The sun has set on the first day of the 73rd Annual NACAC National Conference and social media was abuzz with tales from the day.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what went down in Boston on Thursday, Sept. 14, Day 1 of the conference.
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Shaun Harper’s #NACAC17 Keynote Address
5 Social Media Tips for #nacac17
NACAC’s 73rd National Conference in Boston kicks off in just a few days and there are so many ways to get involved. As the social media manager for NACAC I might be biased, but I think that getting involved with the conference on social media is one of best ways to connect with your colleagues and ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
But what are the best ways to do that? Follow these simple tips to get the most out of your national conference social media experience.
#NACAC17: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known as a Conference First-Timer
#NACAC17 is quickly approaching! It will be my second time attending the conference of all conferences and I will be much better prepared this time than last. Here are a couple of things you should know to be a step ahead of the game.
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Tune In: ‘Admissions Live’ Episode Will Preview #nacac17
Getting ready for the upcoming NACAC National Conference?
Make sure to tune into Admissions Live at 1 p.m. (ET) Monday for a special episode previewing the three-day gathering in Boston.
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Real Talk: Discuss Diversity, Bias, and Cultural Fluency at #nacac17
It’s human nature: Difficult conversations are often the easiest ones to avoid.
Yet when it comes to discussions surrounding diversity, bias, and cultural fluency, educators owe it to themselves and the students they serve to tune in.
Next month, attendees at NACAC’s national conference in Boston will have the opportunity to do just that. Two interactive Real Talk sessions—one addressing workplace issues, the other focused on the needs of students and families—will be facilitated by Lisa D. Walker, former director of Cross Cultural Student Development at the University of California-Berkeley.
“Good conversation and effective dialogue can inspire us to change individually and collectively,” Walker told Admitted. “In my experience, those changes often start small but can gain momentum over time.”
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NACAC Workshop: Learn More about Counseling and Recruiting International Students
I just completed my 19th year as director of college counseling at Kents Hill School in Maine, 15 years of which also included building and directing its international program. As I close this chapter and begin my next as director of academic advising and college counseling at The American School in London, I am awed at the rapidly changing landscape of international students in the US, particularly at our high schools, and the dire need for more professional development on both the secondary school and college side in support of this growing population of students.
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Call for Proposals: Deadline Extended for National Conference
Looking for a meaningful way to share your expertise with college admission professionals from across the country?
The deadline for proposals to present at NACAC’s 2017 National Conference has been extended to Jan 17.
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Submit a Proposal for NACAC’s 2017 National Conference
Looking for a meaningful way to share your expertise with college admission professionals from across the country?
Submit a proposal to present at NACAC’s 2017 National Conference, scheduled Sept. 14-16 in Boston.
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FAFSA Videos from NACAC’s National Conference Available Now
Still have questions about prior-prior year (PPY) and the 2017-18 FAFSA?
Videos of two educational sessions presented at NACAC’s recent national conference can provide answers as you work to help students and families apply for federal financial aid.
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