Upcoming ProgramsTO REGISTER FOR ANY ACCIS PROGRAM: Are you a college/university interested in hosting an ACCIS program? Email Linda Pierre, Director of Member Services and Operations, or Emmi Harward, 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 the 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 ProgramsApril 11-13, 2023 THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! Attendees will reserve and pay separately for a hotel room within a group block at the host hotel; the link for hotel reservation will be included in the confirmation email. The program fee includes the opening dinner, one lunch, most local transportation, and workshop costs. Participants pay for their own travel, hotel, one dinner, and any other expenses. Host hotel is Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills; room rate is $199 (including breakfast) This unique opportunity for college counseling office administrative assistants features discussions of best practices in working with your team, families, processes, information technology, and timely insights to make your office processes even stronger. Participants gather for two days of dialogue, idea exchange, and collaboration to gain knowledge, and a network of colleagues for continued professional communication and support. A sample schedule (from our last, pre-pandemic in-person OAP) can be found HERE. The 2022 VIRTUAL program schedule is linked here. All attendees are expected to have COVID-19 vaccination prior to arrival. By registering for this event you agree to this vaccination requirement. You acknowledge that participation in this event brings some risk and hereby assume responsibility for your own well-being. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. New Counselor WorkshopSyracuse University Need to add a new counselor to your school's account? Click here. The New Counselor Workshop is designed for college counselors with 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. The program is limited to 40 attendees. New Counselor Workshop Topics will include sessions on letters of recommendation, essay writing, standardized testing, the landscape of college admissions and independent schools, professional development opportunities, and much more! View the schedule here. All attendees are expected to have COVID-19 vaccination prior to arrival. By registering for this event you agree to this vaccination requirement. You acknowledge that participation in this event brings some risk and hereby assume responsibility for your own well-being. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Summer InstituteSyracuse University Stay tuned for 2024 dates and location. ACCIS Summer Institute remains a highlight of the year for our members. Visit our host college/university campus for intentional time together to share your 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 as we come together to ask and answer questions, and much more. Summer Institute's capacity is 300 attendees; there is no longer a limit to the number of counselors per school that may attend. The Institute schedule is linked here. Session topics include Aiding Students in Telling Their Story, Case Studies 2.0, ChatGPT, The Counseling Side of College Counseling, HBCU Tour, High School Visits, Innovative Programming, International Admissions, Navigating Conversations about Race-Conscious Admissions, No-Name College Fair, Partnering with Faculty . . . and more! You won't want to miss this annual conference and the chance to connect with colleagues in a setting where every session applies to your work with your students and school community. *If you wish to register for the Post-SI College Tour, you will do so separately, below. All attendees are expected to have COVID-19 vaccination prior to arrival. By registering for this event you agree to this vaccination requirement. You acknowledge that participation in this event brings some risk and hereby assume responsibility for your own well-being. 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 Stay tuned for 2024 dates and locations. Immediately following Summer Institute at Syracuse University, ACCIS offers a two-day bus tour for up to 40 members to visit the outstanding area colleges listed above. The tentative schedule is linked here. All attendees are expected to have COVID-19 vaccination prior to arrival. By registering for this event you agree to this vaccination requirement. You acknowledge that participation in this event brings some risk and hereby assume responsibility for your own well-being. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. ColloquiumThank you for joining us for the Rec Writers Workshop in July 2022! The Summer Colloquium will take a hiatus during Summer 2023. More information about this program is found by clicking on the "Programs" tab in the header bar above. Equity & Innovation Summit
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