Committees

• Committee terms begin on July 1 and end on July 31 of the third year.
• Applications for committee service open annually in December for the following year. The 2023 applications will close on Wednesday, February 8.
• Committee members are selected by the appropriate Vice President and approved by the Executive Board.

2023 Committee Applications are now open!

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• First-Timers

• Special Events

Admissions Practices

The Admissions Practices (AP) Committee is responsible for proactively educating International ACAC members and the larger community about NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission and International ACAC Board Policies. The AP Committee works closely with the NACAC AP Committee and staff.  
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Advocacy & Outreach

The Advocacy and Outreach Committee informs members on issues of concern regarding education and college access initiatives at both the national and international level. The Committee is responsible for supporting the Vice President in his/her work in conjunction with the Presidential Team in research on and identification of viable sites for the International ACAC Regional Institutes; assisting at regional lunches and updates at the annual conference; monitoring legislative issues at the local; national and international level and informs the membership about these concerns; and serving as an information source for legislators about the transition from high school to university.  
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Communications 

The role of the Communications Committee is to create opportunities for engagement and facilitate communication from International ACAC to its members and between members themselves. Individual Communication Committee members are expected to contribute in the following ways: Create, host, and/or support preparation of web content, online events, and initiatives; Monitor, moderate, and contribute to social media channels; Actively participate in committee meetings and email discussions.

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee became a standing committee in 2021. The committee examines matters of difference and equity within International ACAC for the purpose of creating an inclusive community that captures the variety inherent in our membership and opening pathways for more meaningful participation of General, Committee, and Executive Board members.

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Finance

The Finance Committee reviews financial matters and advises the Executive Board on opportunities to create and manage matters relating to sponsorships, advertising, scholarship funds, and conference exhibitors.
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2022-2023 Governance & Nominating Committee (GNC)

The Governance and Nominating Committee (GNC) is responsible for reviewing all governing documents, related policies, and recommended amendments. The committee shall review eligibility for Delegates to the NACAC Assembly and officers and forward a slate of nominees for annual elections. The GNC will verify the veracity of election results. All reports will be presented to the Executive Board for approval.
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Inclusion, Access, & Success

The Inclusion, Access and Success Committee advances the association’s commitment to inclusion for underserved students and the educational professionals who guide them. The Committee coordinates the Scholarship Program; encourages IAS-related session proposals for the annual conference; and collects and distributes resources that promote international student access and mobility. 
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Membership

The Membership Committee is responsible for membership retention, outreach to potential new members, and managing the application and approval process for those new to the organization. The Membership Committee is tasked with developing and upholding the policies and guidelines that dictate which individuals and organizations can and should be represented in International ACAC.
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Professional Development

The PD Committee works to hear the needs and concerns of the International ACAC membership regarding its professional development priorities. We work on the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development for all members, including the two-day Pre-Conference Institute, Regional Institutes, the Annual Conference, webinars, and the International ACAC Counselor Bus Tour.  The Committee also works year-round on special projects related to professional development for International ACAC and at times in collaboration with other committees, the Mentor Year Program, or other NACAC affiliates or organizations working with international admissions activities.
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First-Timers Committee

The First-Timers Committee aims to support first-time attendees to the International ACAC Conference. The Committee organizes the International ACAC First-Timer event, held prior to every International ACAC Conference.  

Special Events Committee

We are responsible for the fund-raising activities. This includes the Annual Conference Raffle, along with our 5K Run/Walk.  
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