2016 Congress Long Program FINAL

2016 CONGRESS COMMITTEEGeneral Chairperson Program Chairperson Registration Exhibits/Sponsors On-Site Liaisons Auction Evaluations Program Committee Brian Meekin – Ball State Universit

2016 IACAC CONGRESSINDIANA ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING

The Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling

Annual Admission and Financial Aid Congress

“Leap Into the New Year”

Monday–Wednesday, February 29–March 2, 2016

Indianapolis Downtown Westin Hotel

2016 CONGRESS COMMITTEE

General Chairperson

Program Chairperson

Registration

Exhibits/Sponsors

On-Site Liaisons

Auction

Evaluations

Program Committee

Brian Meekin – Ball State University Carrie Poehlein – Roncalli High School

Catie Taylor – University of Evansville Karen Matthews – Beech Grove High School Jean Howell – IACAC Executive Assistant Shari Sutton – Park Tudor School

Kathy Pivonka – Cathedral High School

Wes Hansen – Ball State University Alex Barrett – Ball State University Will Patch – Manchester University

Jackie Acosta – College Board Tuesday Anderson – Lawrence North High School Jennifer Bostrom – Franklin College

Susie Bremen – North Central High School Jill Butcher – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Linda Christy – International School

Amanda Culhan – Indiana Department of Education Tara Evans – Purdue University

Lindsay Gross – Brebeuf Jesuit Scott Ham – Texas State University Abby Haworth – Ball State University Ange Huffman – Manchester University Kelly Meyer – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Matt Moody – IUPUI

Tim Osborn – ACT Will Patch – Manchester University Kathy Pivonka – Cathedral High School Tiffany Powell – Vincennes University Karen Reinoehl – Trine University Rachel Slade – Hanover College Lindsey Speer – Ball State University Jane Stormer – Hanover College Shari Sutton – Park Tudor School Catie Taylor – University of Evansville

CONGRESS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

MONDAY

Congress Registration 4:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m The SAT is All New!

What Do You Need to Know? 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m Networking Reception 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Past Presidents’ Breakfast 7:30 a.m - 8:30 a.m Congress Registration 7:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m Open Exhibit Time 7:30 a.m - 5:00p.m Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m - 9:15 a.m Opening Session & Speaker 8:45 a.m - 9:15 a.m Session A 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m Session B 10:45 a.m - 11:45 a.m Membership Meeting, Awards, & Luncheon 12:00 p.m - 1:15 p.m Session C 1:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m Session D 2:45 p.m - 3:45 p.m Happy Hour and Silent Auction* 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.

*We accept debit/credit cards along with cash or check for purchase of Silent Auction items.

WEDNESDAY

Congress Registration 7:30 a.m - 9:00 a.m Open Exhibit Time 8:00 a.m - 10:30 a.m Session E 8:30 a.m - 9:30 a.m Session F 9:45 a.m - 10:45 a.m Brunch & Closing Speaker 10:45 a.m - 12:00 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016

4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m Grand 3, 2nd Floor

The SAT is All New! What Do You Need to Know?

Join us for an interactive session designed to provide you with information and resources about the new SAT

to support your students, parents and colleagues Bring your laptop or iPad and join us as we review the

2015 PSAT/NMSQT administration, explore Khan Academy’s free personalized practice tool, and create new bookmarks to easily locate information and resources available at collegereadiness.collegeboard.org The session will conclude with a panel of higher education experts who will discuss how they plan to utilize the new SAT scores for admission, placement and financial aid Brought to you by The College Board.

Presenters: Jackie Acosta—The College Board

Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m

CONGRESS REGISTRATION Senate, 2nd Floor 6:00 p.m – 7:30 p.m

Join the Professional Development Committee for a networking reception while learning (no formal presenta-tion) about several great opportunities and events coming your way! This is a wonderful time to connect with your IACAC mentor or mentee, network with professionals in our field, reflect on NACAC and step back from the craziness of our every day jobs! Food and refreshments provided!

#IACAC2016

#INDIANA

#MENTORSHIP

#NETWORKING

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

7:30 a.m – 8:30 a.m

PAST PRESIDENTS’ BREAKFAST (by invitation) House, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m – 3:00 p.m

CONGRESS REGISTRATION Senate, 2nd Floor 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m

8:00 a.m – 9:15 a.m

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Grand 4/5, 2nd Floor

8:45 a.m – 9:15 a.m

OPENING SESSION:

*Sponsored by Indiana Youth Institute

Dean Andrew R Klein Grand 4/5, 2nd Floor Andrew R Klein joined the IU McKinney School of Law in 2000 and became Dean in the summer of 2013 He

is also the Paul E Beam Professor of Law From 2010-2013, Dean Klein served as Chief of Staff to the Office of the Chancellor and Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at IUPUI

Before joining IU, he taught at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and practiced with the Chi-cago firm of Sidley & Austin Dean Klein earned a B.A with distinction in journalism and economics from the University of Wisconsin and a J.D with distinction from the Emory University School of Law, where he studied

as a Robert W Woodruff Fellow in Law and was editor-in-chief of the Emory Law Journal

Dean Klein’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of tort and environmental law He is co-author of two casebooks, Toxic and Environmental Torts: Cases and Materials (Thomson/West 2011) and Torts: Cases,

Problems and Exercises (Lexis/Nexis 4th ed 2013), as well as a student-oriented textbook, Mastering Tort Law (Carolina Academic Press 2009)

Dean Klein is a member of the American Law Institute and serves on the executive committee of the Associ-ation of American Law Schools’ section on Torts and CompensAssoci-ation Systems He also has served as Reporter for the Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals Civil Jury Instructions Committee and is a

Distin-guished Fellow of the Indianapolis and Indiana Bar Foundations In addition, Dean Klein is a dedicated class-room teacher who has won ten student teaching awards during his career He has also been a national lecturer

on tort law for BarBri Bar Review

#LEAPIN2NEWYEAR

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

9:30 a.m – 10:30 a.m Session Block A

*Sessions are coded as C (college), HS (high school), B (both)

A1 The ACT® Test – New Insights for Students, Parents and Educators (B) Grand 3, 2nd Floor

In these changing times, one thing remains constant—the ACT® test is as stable and reliable as ever

Gradu-al updates and enhancements based on research and evidence are integrGradu-al to our philosophy of continuous improvement This session will provide details on the enhancements to the ACT made this year and some exciting improvements coming for 2016-2017 Join us to learn more about new reporting, scoring metrics, and readiness indicators that will provide students, parents and educators more meaningful and personalized insights from the ACT

Presenters: Tim Osborn—ACT

Moderator and Recorder: Kelly Meyer—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

A2 Understanding the State Requirements for the Capitol 1, 1st Floor

Higher Education Award (Frank O’Bannon) (HS)

Overview of the current student eligibility requirements, as well as any upcoming changes to the HEA grant process Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA)

Presenters: Lynn Roberson—Vincennes University

Moderator and Recorder: Jennifer Bostrom—Franklin College

A3 Supporting Transgender Students in the College Transition (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor Many challenges fall upon high school students whose gender identity is in question or who have gone

through a gender transition The college search, application processes, and navigating the college experi-ence are no exception to the challenges they face This session will outline the issues, note how colleges and universities can best support these students in the application process and on their campuses, and help high school counselors know what kinds of questions that these students need to have answered in order to find a supportive community The presenters will also serve as a panel for questions Brought to you by the Inclu-sion, Access and Success Committee

Presenters: Jon Riester—Hanover College; Anne L Mitchell—IUPUI; Li Pietruszka—IUPUI;

Jamika Jones—Ben Davis High School

Moderator: Jane Stormer—Hanover College

Recorder: Lygia Vernon—IUPUI

A4 Middle Management 101 (C) Capitol 2, 1st Floor The Illinois ACAC will be hosting the Middle Management Institute 2016 at Butler University, designed to give admission counselors with 3-7 years experience the skills to think about their next steps in the profession of admission This session will be a preview of our 2-day conference, led by the MMI chairs to answer questions and begin the conversation about professional growth

Presenters: Zachary George—DePaul University; Angie Cooksy—Bradley University

Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 A5 Indiana’s Transfer Opportunities: Navigating the Landscape (B) Grand 2, 2nd Floor

This program will update counselors and advisors on many of the Commission for Higher Education initiatives including dual credit, Statewide Transfer General Education Core, and Transfer Single Articulation Pathways

It will provide an opportunity to learn how these initiatives can help students in both high school and college pursue their goal of higher education

Presenters: Tari Lambert—Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Moderator: Jill Butcher—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Recorder: Jill Butcher—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

A6 Indiana Department of Education Update (B) Grand 1, 2nd Floor

Amanda Culhan, Program Coordinator for School Counseling at the Indiana Department of Education, will in-form attendees of recently passed legislation from the 2015 legislative session and proposed legislation from the current 2016 legislative session Information regarding assessments, graduation requirements, and other relevant updates will also be presented

Presenters: Amanda Culhan—Indiana Department of Education

Moderator: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School

Recorder: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School

10:30 a.m - 10:45 a.m

BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER, 2nd Floor 10:45 a.m – 11:45 a.m SESSION BLOCK B

B1 ACT State and District Testing: Good for Your District, Good for Your Students – Let’s Increase Col-lege Access and Opportunities for all Indiana Students (B) Grand 3, 2nd Floor Did you know that your state or school district can offer an “official” test administration of The ACT at schools during regular school hours on a weekday? Since 2007, students in more than 30 states have earned col-lege-reportable scores taking The ACT in their own classrooms through ACT State and District Testing Partic-ipating in ACT State and District testing provides your students with the opportunity to assess their academic skills and level of college readiness in a familiar environment Having all students participate raises college awareness and exposure among all students, rather than only self-selected, college-bound students For some students, the experience may help them realize they have the skills to perform college-level coursework Students may not know it, but they have been preparing to take The ACT for years The ACT has always been about what students learn in high school Join this session for an overview of ACT State and District testing and most importantly hear from three panelists from the state of Indiana who participate Panelists include representatives from Crown Point Community Schools, Greater Clark County Schools, and Westfield Wash-ington Schools Colleagues from higher education may find this topic interesting as well wouldn’t you want

to have an awareness if you had an entire school district that you recruit from taking The ACT? Sponsored by ACT

Presenters: Tim Osborn—ACT; Carroll Easterday—Westfield Washington Schools; Dr Andrew Melin— Greater Clark County Schools; Chip Pettit—Crown Point High School

Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 B2 Managing Special Independent (Homeless) and DACA Students (B) Capitol 1, 1st Floor

This session will provide information about what constitutes a Homeless student and the types of documen-tation needed to confirm the student’s status As well as, how colleges and universities are helping DACA stu-dents to make college affordable Brought to you by the Indiana Student Financial Aid Administrators (ISFAA)

Presenter: Carrie Bishop—Ivy Tech Community College

Moderator and Recorder: Abby Haworth—Ball State University

B3 Affordability and Outcomes: The Coalition Application (HS) Capitol 2, 1st Floor

A coalition of highly respected American public and private colleges and universities has begun the design and organization of an online platform that hopes to recast the nature of applying to college in the 21st century As a group, all colleges and universities in this coalition are committed to strong outcomes and high graduation rates, and, perhaps most importantly, broadening access to students of all backgrounds by making their institutions affordable for as many families as possible This presentation will outline the progress the Co-alition has made in the past year of development, and highlight the benefits of this new application platform, and point to the road ahead of a full launch in 2016

Attendees will be given an early glimpse of the features of the Coalition Application, emphasizing the three integrated parts of each application Presenters will demonstrate the use of the College Locker, which col-lects academic and personal materials in one place for simple submission in an application, the Collaboration platform, which allows students to collaborate with their counselors and college representatives to produce

an app which matches their strengths and personality, and a personalized college application, exemplifying the type of institution-specific form which will both save time and provide the best and most effective college application

Attendees will participate in a discussion with representatives from member institutions, highlighting the mis-sion of the Coalition as well as the shared characteristics of its members Transparency and communication are key – questions will be welcome

Presenters: Terry Knaus—Indiana University; Megan Dorton—Purdue University; Will Herald—University of Chicago

Moderator and Recorder: Susie Bremen—North Central High School

B4 Military Options for Students Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree (B) Capitol 3, 1st Floor

This session will focus on information regarding how students coming out of military experience can lead to financial aid options with the GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon program There will also be discussion on the avenues

to a bachelor’s degree, including ROTC, reserves, officer routes, and enlistment Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee

Presenters: Judy Clark—Butler University; Ssgt Sean McQuillan—Marines Recruiting Sub Station North Indy Moderator: Jane Stormer—Hanover College

Recorder: Blaine Bishop—Hanover College

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 B5 Stop the insanity! An overview of online meeting schedulers (HS) Grand 2, 2nd Floor

As any high school or college counselor knows, the process of booking fall visits can be daunting on both the college and high school side Did you know that free scheduling help is available? The use of online sched-uling systems can save time and ensure that students have access to visits with college representatives This session will provide an overview of how to find and implement an online scheduling system for your high school Participants will receive an overview of available meeting schedulers, and learn how to develop and implement the system that will work for their college counseling program

Presenter: Anna Coyne—Ben Davis High School

Moderator and Recorder: Lindsey Speer—Ball State University

B6 Indiana Department of Education Update (B) Grand 1, 2nd Floor Amanda Culhan, Program Coordinator for School Counseling at the Indiana Department of Education, will in-form attendees of recently passed legislation from the 2015 legislative session and proposed legislation from the current 2016 legislative session Information regarding assessments, graduation requirements, and other relevant updates will also be presented

Presenters: Amanda Culhan—Indiana Department of Education

Moderator and Recorder: Kelly Meyer—Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

11:45 a.m – 12:00 p.m

BREAK AND EXHIBITS GRAND BALLROOM FOYER, 2nd Floor

12:00 p.m – 1:15 p.m

LUNCHEON, AWARDS, & MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Grand Ballroom 4/5, 2nd Floor Zakiya Smith, NACAC Board of Directors

*Sponsored by ZeeMee

Zakiya Smith, Strategy Director at the Lumina Foundation, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Na-tional Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) at the organization’s 70th NaNa-tional Conference

in Indianapolis, IN.Recently named one of Forbes’ “Top 30 under 30 in Education,” Smith is currently a

Strate-gy Director at the Lumina Foundation, the nation’s largest foundation dedicated solely to higher education At Lumina, she leads the work of the foundation to develop new models of student financial support for higher education

1:30 p.m – 2:30 p.m SESSION C

C1 Indiana Transfer Council (B) Capitol 2, 1st Floor The Indiana Transfer Council (ITC) was formed in 2015 to provide collaboration on transfer in Indiana The grassroots organization partners with the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and offers committees on dual credit, scholarship, trends and many more While this group is still in its early stages, it has already

prov-en to be a great resource for sharing new state legislation and other updates among transfer professionals Come to this session to learn more about the organization and how you can get involved

Presenters: Jillian Scholten—Ball State University; Julius Edwards—Ivy Tech Community College; Karen Reinoehl—Trine University; Carrie Powell—University of Indianapolis; Lori Current—Indiana University East; Tari Lambert—Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Moderator and Recorder: Abby Haworth—Ball State University

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016

Discover some of the best sites and resources you can make available to your students to assist them in apply-ing for scholarships

Presenters: Mike McClure—Vincennes University

Moderator and Recorder: Lindsay Gross—Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

C3 Summer Enrichment Programs for Underrepresented Students (HS) Capitol 3, 1st Floor

Studies show that idle summers can be harmful to students’ ability to retain learned material, and for under-represented students the lack of access to summer enrichment opportunities is a significant contributor to the achievement gap This session will present information on existing summer programs that focus on serving underrepresented students in Indiana and other top programs around the country Particular focus will be given to enrichment programs that focus on college access, provide financial support for needy students, and that take place on college and university campuses Brought to you by the Inclusion, Access and Success Committee

Presenters: Jane Stormer—Hanover College

Moderator: Ange Huffman—Manchester University

Recorder: Karen Bush—Pike High School

C4 Beyond the FAFSA–Critical Steps for Families to Fund Their Education Wisely (H)

Timely FAFSA filing is a first step in securing financial assistance for college, but the next steps are critical for students to maintain their eligibility and make wise funding decisions ISM College Planning will outline vari-ous activities that counselors can provide to their families to assist them in maximizing free money, resources

to compare financial aid awards from colleges, and a tool to understand the impact of loan debt on future income We will also facilitate discussion surrounding the recent change in federal processing that will allow students to file the FAFSA earlier starting in October 2016 and the potential impact on the college access and funding timelines Sponsored by ISM College Planning.

Presenters: William Wozniak—ISM College Planning

Moderator and Recorder: Tuesday Anderson—Lawrence North High School

C5 Trends in Admissions and Enrollment Management (B) Grand 2, 2nd Floor What are the hot topics facing admissions and enrollment management right now? Join a panel of veteran ad-mission and enrollment management professionals in an interactive discussion of current trends and pressing issues facing our industry

Presenters: Sacha Thieme—Indiana University; Mona Bowe—Saint Mary’s College; Lisa Norton—Rose-Hul-man Institute of Technology; Mitch Warren—Purdue University

Moderator: Scott Ham—Texas State University

Recorder: Will Patch—Manchester University