About International ACAC

Mission Statement

The International ACAC Mission Statement is as follows:

To facilitate global interaction among counselors and institutions in support of secondary students transitioning to higher education, while promoting professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.

Guiding Principles

We, International ACAC, undertake to be open and accountable with all policies, procedures, decisions and actions. The Board, committees, subcommittees, and workgroups will:

Be in alignment with the organization’s mission, ethical statement (NACAC's Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission), and in support of its integrity;
Be student-centered, fostering opportunities to be successful in navigating their journey to higher education;
Be responsive to the membership and those who share in the organization’s mission;
Be inclusive and mindful of its constituents’ international voice; and
Be conducted in a spirit of collaborative knowledge-sharing.

Governing Documents

Two documents govern the running of the association. International ACAC has a set of bylaws which provide the framework of our association. Changes to the bylaws require approval of the membership. The Executive Board also employs Policies and Procedures which provide guidance for the day-to-day running of the association. This manual, unlike the bylaws, can be changed by a vote of the International ACAC Executive Board.

See the most updated version of each governing document below.

Meetings

General Membership Meetings Executive Board Meetings

General Membership Meetings

Annual membership meetings are held in conjunction with the annual International ACAC Conference and the annual NACAC conference. Minutes for the most recent meetings are not approved by the membership until the following meeting. Review minutes from past general membership meetings.

Executive Board Meetings

Statement on Diversity

International ACAC values diversity, equity and inclusion. Informed by our mission statement and guiding principles, we support and enhance professionals who are ethically advising students as they move from secondary schooling to higher education, post-secondary experiences, and other pathways. Our members confront multiple facets of diversity-related challenges in their respective regions. International ACAC strives to provide the necessary resources and support to overcome these obstacles. Given that our global membership, staff, and community partnerships are dynamic and evolving, continual work and learning are required to further diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Policies and Guidelines

Privacy Policy

Social Media Use Policy

The Communications Committee is pleased that the Facebook Group and other social media channels have become a valuable resource for its members. The Facebook Group is designed as a forum to voice questions, concerns, and announcements of interest to all page members. As our membership and access grows, we would like to remind you of a few Facebook Group guidelines.

If you participate in or view discussions on social media that violate our policies, feel free to submit a complaint here to our Social Media Complaint Form. The Communications Committee will regularly review complaints and will contact the user to discuss resolving the issue. If a member is reported more than once, he or she might be removed from the forum for violation of these policies.

Be Mindful

Things to consider before posting or commenting:

Is my post/comment helpful for all?
Is my post/comment relevant to the college application process for counselors and college representatives?
Is my post non self-promotional in nature? As a reminder, the selling or promotion of goods or products by for-profit organizations is prohibited on the page.

Be Respectful

Make room for others. Every member has a right to be heard.
Interacting on social media can be time consuming for posters and readers. Please keep posts concise and to the point.
If comments and discussion are more relevant to specific members than the general page membership, please consider private messaging or emailing.

Be Positive and Truthful

When posting or commenting, please limit information that might spread rumors or cannot be supported by facts.
Ask yourself “will this post help our students?”

Tips

Consider using hashtags in your posts, so that others can reference the topic and discussion at a later date.
Instead of adding the comment “following” to those posts you are interested in, we suggest members use the “turn on notifications for this post” feature.

Be reminded that all members are expected to be aware and adhere to the International ACAC Membership Standards. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Admin@InternationalACAC.org.

Member Directory Use Policy

From International ACAC's Policies and Procedures.

International ACAC maintains a membership directory (hosted on the Association’s website) for the use of its members. Members are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their own membership profile. Information in the directory is meant for individual use by current members only.

Members are asked not to create mailing lists for their institutions or organizations to send unsolicited or mass emails to members. Failure to adhere to this directory use policy could result in disciplinary action, at the discretion of the Executive Board.

Logo Use Policy

Public Statement Guidelines

In the face of various circumstances happening around the world, International ACAC may be asked to comment. These guiding principles help International ACAC leaders determine when or if it is appropriate to make a public statement.

A public statement on the issue advances or supports International ACAC’s mission:

Mission: To facilitate global interaction among counselors and institutions in support of secondary students transitioning to higher education while promoting professional standards that foster ethical and social responsibility.

International ACAC will consider issuing a public statement if:

International ACAC can influence the issue and move toward a solution through the work it is doing or will do.
International ACAC has a perspective on the topic, a clear position, and a specific solution for the topic.

If there is an issue under consideration that does not fit within these guiding principles, International ACAC will monitor the situation and consider other forms of outreach or information sharing as needed.