Upcoming ProgramsTO REGISTER FOR ANY ACCIS PROGRAM: Are you a college/university interested in hosting an ACCIS program? Email Emmi Harward, ACCIS Executive Director, to discuss! Scroll for more information on upcoming programs or click on a program below. More information about ACCIS programs can be found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above College Tours College ToursACCIS College Tours will return when we are able to plan beyond current budget, travel, and safety limitations. Stay tuned. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Office Assistants ProgramsACCIS Office Assistants Program - Virtual Edition! More information coming soon! This unique opportunity for college counseling office/administrative assistants features the discussion of best practices in working with the counselors, families, processes, and the information technology that is all at the heart of our college counseling work. During the program, participants gather for two days of dialogue, idea exchange, and collaboration. Participants depart having gained knowledge and a network of colleagues for continued professional communication and support. The 2021 virtual program schedule is linked here for reference. Virtual program to include:
More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. New Counselor WorkshopUniversity of Oregon More information coming soon! The New Counselor Workshop is designed for college counselors from 0 to 2 years of experience who are new to the work, whether shifting from another role in independent schools, moving from college admission, or approaching the role from another background or lens entirely. This gathering focuses on essential skills, knowledge, and strategies for guiding students and families through the college search process, learning about college options, and networking resources for continued professional growth. Additionally, the faculty is committed to offering all sessions and facilitating all discussions using a DE&I lens by incorporating/focusing on the range of populations in our schools. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Summer InstituteUniversity of Oregon More information coming soon! ACCIS Summer Institute remains a highlight of the year for our members. Each summer, we *usually* travel to a host college/university campus for intentional time together to share our own experience and expertise with colleagues and friends as they share their own. This is what makes our flagship professional development event different from other conferences; every conversation is relevant to the work of college counseling in independent schools. Join us in person once again (we hope!) as we come together to ask and answer questions, and much more. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Post-Summer Institute College TourACCIS Post-Summer Institute College Tour will return soon. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. ColloquiumDiversity, Equity & Inclusion Colloquium - Virtual Edition! The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is excited to bring you ACCIS’s second DE&I Colloquium to be held virtually Tuesday, February 15 to Thursday, February 17. There has never been a better time for us to engage together in the important work of equity and justice as an Association. As college counselors who are guiding and advising future generations every day in our work, we too should be allies in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion. Join us for three days of engaging in critical conversations and the important work required for us all to learn and grow together. The Virtual Colloquium schedule is linked here. Colloquium Highlights:
Questions? Please contact Michele Davis, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee co-chair, [email protected]. General information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Rec Writers Workshop The Rec Writers Workshop will help ACCIS members sharpen their skills in recommendation letter writing. The program is focused on writing philosophy (why we write), writing practice (how we write), and writing skills (what or how well we write). The workshop will begin with a conversation centered on letter writing philosophy and positive feedback. The cornerstone of the program comes in breakout groups, a small group of participants who read and review each other's writing. It can be scary to share your writing and let others give you feedback, so we'll focus on building trust within each group through personal connections and a positive, intentional tone. Sessions will offer participants the chance to have a few of their letters reviewed—with warmth and positivity—by trusted professional peers. Additionally, a session with experienced enrollment leaders will allow participants to hear directly from admission officers about how they are utilizing letters and what is most valuable in their review process, and a session on letter writing with an antiracist lens. Finally, there will be some time to apply ideas and suggestions from the peer review to get additional feedback. A small amount of writing time is built into the program. Participants can put into practice what they've learned, maybe even trying out a new approach or letter format. Workshop members will:
More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. New Directors WorkshopJuly 2023 - dates TBD The New Directors Workshop runs every other year and will return in 2023.
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