Iowa ACAC is excited to have hosted its first ever Colleges to Counselors (C2C) event on September 6 at Drake University. In total, we had 37 colleges and other organizations present information to an audience of 27 high school counselors. 
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Colleges to Counselors
September 18, 2018 - POSTED BY Haley Best, St. Ambrose University POSTED IN General
Cinnamon Rolls and Students
September 16, 2018 - POSTED BY Tom Paulsen, University of Iowa, Iowa ACAC President-Elect POSTED IN General As an undergraduate I, like many students, had various interests, but was unsure of my career path. In a Personnel Psychology course one of
5 Easy Ways to Motivate Student Employees
September 16, 2018 - POSTED BY Trina Landmesser, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General Sometimes you hire a student who walks into the office everyday like they just got done listening to a motivational TED Talk.
Iowa ACAC Cares - Right?
September 09, 2018 - POSTED BY Gail McMahon, Iowa ACAC Executive Assistant POSTED IN General It’s not exactly an obsession, but I love to keep those little hotel shampoos and soaps. I’ve been known to request extras. There. I’ve said it. Iowa ACAC is excited to announce the first ever Colleges to Counselors (C2C) Events coming for the 2018-2019 school year!
Retreat? No, We're Moving Forward!
August 14, 2018 - POSTED BY Mark Ash, Iowa ACAC President POSTED IN General Whether your daily work is on the high school side or the college side, summer is the ideal time to look back and reflect on what work strategies were effective and which tactics could use some fine tuning. Staff retreats are no different; it’s important to make time to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to look back on the past year, while keeping an eye toward the future. Your Iowa ACAC Executive Board held their
How Not to Meet People on the Road
August 14, 2018 - POSTED BY Jordan Cornwell, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General I find myself telling students “don’t look for
Refugee Services in Iowa
August 14, 2018 - POSTED BY Susan Dickinson, University of Iowa POSTED IN General Each year, the state of Iowa accepts several hundred refugees from countries around the world.
The Bus is Parked!
July 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Mark Ash, Iowa ACAC President POSTED IN General The 2018 R.I.D.E. is in the books, and what a successful experience it was! Thirty-one professional school counselors from every corner of
Summer Break is Here...Or is it?
July 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Liz Wessels, School Counselor, John F. Kennedy HS POSTED IN General A school counselor’s perspective...
Lend A Hand
July 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Erik Ryan, Mt. Mercy University POSTED IN General I still consider myself a newbie in admissions, but Iowa ACAC has opened my eyes to what a career in admissions can be.
5 Tips for Successful College Fair Registration
July 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Gail McMahon, Iowa ACAC Executive Assistant POSTED IN General Subtitled: How to keep your Iowa ACAC Executive Assistant happy!
Because We’ve Always Done it This Way
July 11, 2018 - POSTED BY Allanda Hageman, University of Iowa POSTED IN General Campuses have been hosting events and visits for as long as most of us can remember. But, just because your institution’s visits and events
MIDWest Conference 2018 Recap – “Just Keep Swimming”
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Allanda Hageman/Rachel Ahern POSTED IN General
Professional Development – On a Budget!
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Jordan Bruess, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General Although nothing beats human interaction and learning in-person, webinars can be a wonderful way to encourage and participate in continued learning and professional development without leaving campus!
There’s More To Life Than Subway and Casey’s
June 13, 2018 - POSTED BY Craig Juilfs, Iowa Central Community College POSTED IN General
Authentically Me
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Jesus Lizarraga, Asst. Dir. of Admissions, Iowa State University POSTED IN General This year I had the opportunity to attend the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NORE) in New Orleans. This was my first time attending the conference and I did not know what to expect.
Get Organized This Summer!
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Trina Landmesser, University of Northern Iowa POSTED IN General
Mentorship
June 12, 2018 - POSTED BY Mark Haddinger, Mercy College of Health Sciences POSTED IN General
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my best college instructors, David Whitsett (now an Emeritus Faculty Professor at 
annual retreat on August 6 and 7 at 
Iowa, and even a special guest from Minnesota, took some time for some “college knowledge” by participating in Iowa ACAC’s 15th annual three-day learning trek.
have always looked a certain way, is that the way they need to stay?
Thank you to all the Iowa ACAC members who made it to Dubuque for the 2018 MIDWest Conference! Around 400 admissions professionals from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Dakotas attended, making it a great opportunity to learn, network, and have a little fun! 
As a self-proclaimed food critic, Gordon Ramsey-fanatic, Food Network junkie, and traveling Admissions Professional for the past 7 1/2 years, the opportunity for dining out and experiencing different restaurants across the great plains of Iowa is inevitable for me and my peers in the admissions profession.
I don't know about you, but my office and desk get organized about two times a year. It's not that I don't like an organized space, it just seems to always end up on the bottom of my "to do" list. Then comes winter or summer break, and I find myself elbow deep in papers to file, old notes to throw away, and oh-my-goodness is THAT what happens to grapes when you leave them in a plastic container for a month?! 
As a school counselor or college admissions counselor, it is “in our blood” to think of others first. We strive daily to help our students in any way we can and not just between the hours of 8a.m. and 5p.m., Monday thru Friday. Something we all need to remember, at times, is to step back and do something for ourselves. Professional development is a great opportunity to improve yourself that can also have a positive impact on the students we serve. Whether you are brand new, or a seasoned veteran, there IS something for you.
Professional School Counselors, as your academic year winds down, may we suggest a summer to-do list for you?