The 2016

Sacramento Area WACAC Share, Learn, and Connect

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Sacramento State 8:30 AM — 2:45 PM

Handouts and materials that were made available during the sessions from the presenters will be made available to attendees after the completion of our online survey.

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Registration The WELL Lobby Entrance

8:30 - 9:30 AM

Opening Session: Welcome, Updates (CSU/UC/Los Rios CC), Keynote Speaker

The WELL (Terrace Suite, 2nd Floor) Coffee, Tea, Pastries and Fruit Served

Session Locations

University Union

Delta Room (3rd Floor)

University Union

Summit Room (3rd Floor)

University Union

Orchard I (2rd Floor)

University Union

Orchard II (2nd Floor)

University Union Orchard III (2nd Floor)

The WELL Terrace Suite

(2nd Floor)

Session I 9:45 - 10:30 AM

1.A. The Redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments: Understanding Scores and Reporting

1.B. Dipping Beneath the Surface: College Application Essays In the Land of Selfies

1.C. Understanding WUE and Creating Out of State Options for Students

1.D. The Bold Option: A Women’s College Education

1.E. Class of 2030: How Higher Education Will Change in the Next Decade and Beyond

1.F. Admission Processes at Colleges of Varying Selectivity

Session II 10:45 - 11:30 AM

2.A. The Coalition is Coming! What the New Coalition Platform and Application will Mean for Your Students

2.B. Empowering Student Success on High Stakes Exams

2.C. Beyond the Rankings: Constructing the College List

2.D. Why a Christian College and What is My Education for?

2.E. NCAA Eligibility

2.F. College Ready: Beyond The GPA

11:30 - 12:30 PM

WACAC College Fair, The WELL 2nd Floor Lunch, Terrace Suite, 2nd Floor

Session III

12:45 - 1:30 PM

3.A. Prior Prior Year and FAFSA Filing: Upcoming Changes Everyone Should Know

3.B. The College Transition

3.C. Using Innovative Practices in Transfer Counseling and Special Programs

3.D. Military Service Academies & ROTC Scholarships- How to Best Guide Your Students

3.E. Welcoming College Reps to Campus with a Student Host Program

3.F. An Inside View to the College Admissions Process: A Panel Discussion

1:45 -2:45 PM

Optional Campus Tour (Meet Outside The WELL Front Entrance)

Registration 7:30 – 8:30 AM The WELL Lobby Entrance Welcome and Opening Session 8:30 – 9:30 AM The WELL, Terrace Suite, 2nd floor

WACAC Welcome Ed Devine, Regional Director of Admission, Lafayette College and WACAC President Sacramento State Welcome & California State University Update Charles Cole, Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Outreach, Sacramento State University of California Update Michael R. Treviño, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of California, Office of the President Los Rios Community College Update Michael Poindexter, Interim President, Sacramento City College Keynote Speaker

Dr. Edward Mills, Vice President for Student Affairs, Sacramento State

Session I ● 9:45 - 10:30 AM

1.A. The Redesigned SAT Suite of Assessments: Understanding Scores and Reporting - University Union, Delta Room (3rd floor) With the redesigned PSAT/NMQST launching in October and the redesigned SAT in the spring of 2016, now is the time to get ready! This session will provide an update on the key changes to the exams and the tools available to help prepare you and your students. Kristine Zavoli, The College Board, Consultant, Former Senior Director State Government Relations, Western Region

1.B. Dipping Beneath the Surface: College Application Essays In the Land of Selfies - University Union, Summit Room (3rd floor)

This session will cover a combination of both cost-reduction strategies and tips for increasing the chances of winning private scholarships that can effectively reduce a family's out-of-pocket college costs by tens of thousands of dollars. Students often struggle to write college application essays that provide unique insights into what they offer college campuses. From both sides of the admissions desk, we will share strategies to help applicants understand the purpose of the essays and learn about themselves in the brainstorming, writing, and editing processes. Lauren Popkowski, College Counselor, Oaks Christian

1.C. Understanding WUE and Creating Out of State Options for Students – University Union, Orchard I (2nd floor)

The goal of this session is to educate the audience on the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE). The presentation will cover the history of WUE as well as how WUE is utilize at a variety of schools. Each presenter will share how their institution uses WUE. The session will discuss reasons why students may consider going out of state for college. Loretta Klosterman, Admissions Counselor – Northern California, Colorado Mesa University; Amanda Hotinger, Assistant Director of Admissions, University of Idaho; Linda Dannemiller, Senior Coordinator for Admissions and Recruitment, University of Nevada, Reno; Ruth Rodriguez, Assistant Director-Northern California, Colorado State University

1.D. The Bold Option: A Women’s College Education – University Union, Orchard II (2nd floor) Traditionally Untraditional! Women’s colleges have educated some of the smartest and most creative thinkers, leaders, community builders, and change agents in the world. In this session, participants will look at the rich legacy of women’s colleges along with 21st century outcomes for students today and tomorrow. Attend this session and come ready to learn how a women’s college education could be the best and boldest option for your students. Sherie Gilmore-Cleveland, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Mills College; Rebecca Williams, Admission Counselor, Mills College

1.E. Class of 2030: How Higher Education Will Change in the Next Decade and Beyond – University Union, Orchard III (2nd floor)

Over the last decade skyrocketing tuition, technological innovation and increasing globalization have challenged the viability of the traditional university approach. During this presentation the North American Lead for Minerva, a new innovative university program, will review challenges facing higher education today and a few of the innovative solutions that will shape universities in the years to come.

Norian Caporale-Berkowitz, Student Experience Manager, Minerva Schools at KGI

1.F. Admission Processes at Colleges of Varying Selectivity - The WELL, Terrace Suite (2nd floor)

In this session, we will examine a range of application review methods, from least selective to most selective. Topics of discussion will include open enrollment, sliding admission scales, and the nuances of holistic review processes at selective and highly selective institutions. This session is intended for those who are newer to the profession.

Alyson Tom, Associate Director of College Counseling, Castilleja School

Session II ● 10:45 – 11:30 AM

2.A. The Coalition is Coming! What the New Coalition Platform and Application Will Mean for Your Students

University Union – Delta Room (3rd floor) The Coalition platform opens April 2016. The list of institutions has grown –including all Ivies, Stanford, Claremont McKenna, Caltech, University of Washington and more! Understand the effort to recast the admission process from a single application transaction to a four year student engagement process and how you can utilize it to empower students. Lynette Mathews, The College Planning Center

2.B. Empowering Student Success on High Stakes Exams – University Union, Summit Room (3rd floor)

This workshop will provide school staff with tools to prepare students to succeed on the SAT and ACT. We will discuss strategies for motivating students by developing test prep plans specific to underserved students at each grade level. We will summarize the key differences from the current SAT to the new SAT, and outline test prep plans to prepare for these new challenges. This resource empowers YOU to help your students build confidence on these exams without being a “test prep expert!” Kevin Snyder, Program Director, Study Smart Tutors; Katie Pratt, Education Services Director, Study Smart Tutors

2.C. Beyond the Rankings: Constructing the College List – University Union, Orchard I (2nd floor)

When advising on college lists, do you find yourself choosing the same handful of colleges? Do your families seem to expect a select few highly-ranked universities? Join us as we walk through strategies for crafting an inspiring and student-centered college list that breaks away from the norm. Terri Streetman, The College Planning Center

2.D. Why a Christian College and What is My Education for? – University Union, Orchard II (2nd floor) With much of society leaning towards the financial cost and benefit of higher education, there is a sense of tension when talking about the benefit of a private Christian education. This presentation will attempt to debunk myths/fears about Christian colleges and instead remind educators about the important role of Christian colleges in the US and remind educators to prompt their students with the question "What is my education for?" Becky Kim, West Coast Regional Representative, Calvin College

2.E. NCAA Eligibility – University Union, Orchard III (2nd floor) This session will focus on information regarding NCAA transfer and initial eligibility rules. The new rules for 2016 high school graduates and beyond will be explained and their impact discussed. This information is intended to help counselors better advise college bound student-athletes.

Mark McGushin, Coordinator of Life Skills & Student-Athlete Development, Sacramento State; Kellie Funderburg, Interim Admissions Counselor and Initial Eligibility Coordinator, Sacramento State

2.F. College Ready: Beyond the GPA – The WELL, Terrace Suite (2nd floor)

The College Ready initiative focuses on prospective students to be academically ready to excel in higher education. College Ready students that go beyond the minimum standards during their high school career are able to save time and money and make their transition to college more efficient. Luis Kischmischian, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Sacramento State; Iris San, Communications & Marketing Intern, Sacramento State

LUNCH & COLLEGE FAIR 11:30-12:30 PM

Lunch: Terrace Suite (2nd floor) College Fair: The WELL (2nd floor)

College Fair Participants:

Sacramento State William Jessup University Colorado Mesa University Seton Hall University University of Idaho University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Calvin College Colby- Sawyer College University of Nevada, Reno Colorado State University California State University Maritime Academy Missouri University of Science & Technology

Session III ● 12:45 – 1:30 PM

3.A. Prior Prior Year and FAFSA Filing: Upcoming Changes Everyone Should Know – University Union, Delta Room (3rd floor)

The upcoming FAFSA changes will allow students and families more time to meet the March 2nd Cal Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, and other institutional aid program deadlines. Opening the FAFSA three months earlier will also allow students and families to learn more about California state financial aid and assist them in making college choices. The California Student Aid Commission anticipates processing earlier Cal Grants for those students who begin to file in October. Students who are offered a Cal Grant will be provided information on the various types of financial aid available to them in California. Reports will also be made available to high school counselors and others, in an effort to assist them in identifying students who have not yet submitted a FAFSA or California Dream Act application. Catalina Mistler, Division Chief, Program Administration & Services, California Student Aid Commission; Tae Kang, Senior Mgr., California Student Aid Commission

3.B. The College Transition – University Union, Summit Room (3rd floor)

An engaging conversation regarding the college transition experience many high school-to-college students and transfer students face each year. Chris Beiswanger, Director of Recruitment & Admissions Counseling / Freshman Seminar Instructor, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

3.C. Using Innovative Practices in Transfer Counseling and Special Programs – University Union, Orchard I (2nd floor)

With current campus budget constraints, the necessity to innovate counseling practices is essential for students to benefit from special programs and transfer opportunities. Programs such as FrontDesk, Remind.com, and Google Hangout have been a benefit to counseling practices and connecting students to opportunities that will help support their success. Andree Thomas, Counselor, Columbia College; Matt Fox, Coordinator/Counselor – EOPS/CARE Program, Colombia College

The Arts Institute Rutgers University University of New Mexico Holy Names University University of Alabama California State University- Chico University of Arizona Mills College Creighton University Oregon State University Sonoma State University Elon University Lafayette College

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3.D. Military Service Academies & ROTC Scholarships – How to Best Guide Your Students – University Union Orchard II

(2nd floor) More students than ever before are applying to our five federal service academies and ROTC scholarship programs. The academy application process is not only complex, but time sensitive. This session will outline officer candidate characteristics, the application process, steps to strengthen applications, and alternate commissioning options. Lisa Hillhouse, Independent Counselor, Hillhouse College and Career Advising; 2nd Lieutenant Amina Lynch, ROTC Admissions Officer, Sacramento State

3.E. Welcoming College Reps to Campus with a Student Host Program – University Union, Orchard III (2nd floor) As high school counselors, we are eager to efficiently and enthusiastically welcome every college representative to our campus during fall visits. Developing a student hosting program to greet and shepherd visitors is one way that high schools can help students take on a meaningful leadership role during visits and make an authentic impression on both seasoned and rookie admission reps. In this session we will describe how student hosting programs can work, discuss how to implement a program on your campus, and how to deal with challenges that might arise during the process. The focus will be on the practical aspects of implementing such a program and will include plenty of time for questions.

Gabrielle McColgan, Director of College Counseling, Castilleja School; Brittany Slaughter, Regional Associate Director of Admissions, Elon University

3.F. An Inside View to the College Admissions Process: A Panel Discussion - The WELL, Terrace Suite (2nd floor)

This session will look at the admission process from the perspective of varied colleges. Learn our admissions by the numbers and what really happens in committee. We will dissect all the parts of the application, and the value each plays in the decision process. As we dissect the importance of the academics attributes, you will learn how they are used in conjunction with personal qualities. How can students be prepared to put their best selves forward? How does the student’s communication with the school impact admission decisions? Ed Devine, Regional Director of Admissions - West Coast, Lafayette College; Kathleen J. Williams, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Seton Hall University; Bryce Newell, Associate Director of Admissions, Creighton University

Sacramento State Campus Tour (optional) 1:45 – 2:45 PM Meet outside The WELL Front Entrance

SESSION NOTES:

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Our Host:

Our Planning Committee:

Join us at the 2016 Annual WACAC Conference June 1-3 Loyola Marymount University

Marlena Norman, Chair – Bradshaw Christian School Charles Cole, Host Site Liaison – Sacramento State Ondria Chappell, Host Site Liaison – Sacramento State Angela DeWolf King, College Fair Co-Chair – University of Wyoming Amanda Hotinger, College Fair Co-Chair – University of Idaho Debbie Austin – St. Francis High School Melissa McClellan – Christian Brothers High School Vanessa Ea – University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Kimberly Burton – Colby-Sawyer College Dree Thomas – Columbia College Lynette Mathews – The College Planning Center Bryce Newell – Creighton University

Programs Provided by:

Registration opens February 15th – space is limited!

Speaker Thank you Gifts Donations by:

Kimberly

Burton