COMMITTEES

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR ASSOCIATION

Their talent and expertise in dealing with all aspects of college transition are needed in order for us to do our work! If you have an interest in becoming involved with a committee, please take a moment to review the descriptions. Feel free to contact any of the Chairs for more information.

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COMMITTEES

Admission Practices
Communications
INACAC College Fair
Conference
Credentials
Educational Calendar
Finance
Government Relations
Inclusion, Access, and Success
Membership
Professional Development
Secondary Issues
Technology

ADMISSION PRACTICES COMMITTEE

Responsible for educating membership regarding ethical practices (as defined in NACAC's Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission), the Committee acts as a liaison with NACAC, promoting standards through a network of national and affiliate leaders, and monitors and discusses trends in the educational landscape and the college transition process affecting students and counseling professionals.

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CHAIR

Sarah Dvorak

St. Mary's College

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Communications Committee is responsible for sharing important information with the INACAC membership through a quarterly e-newsletter, periodic emails with timely news and announcements and through social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). If you have news to share with our membership, we would love to send it out on your behalf!

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CHAIR

Ty Garrison

Ball State University

765.285.1287

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIR

Kyle Grubbs

Manchester University

INACAC COLLEGE FAIR COMMITTEE

Each year, INACAC partners with NACAC to host the annual Indianapolis National College Fair. In addition to providing Indiana students the opportunity to connect with over 200 colleges and universities throughout the US, this event also generates a revenue stream for our association.

The College Fair Committee is also responsible for hosting The Greater Indianapolis Northside College Fair.

The INACAC College Fair Committee oversees:

Event promotion through social, local, and other media;
Recruiting volunteer staff to assist with set up, student transportation, onsite registration, and hospitality, and;
Secure presenters for educational break-out sessions.

CO-CHAIR

Andy White

Butler University

888-940-8100

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CO-CHAIR

Pam Nixon

Bishop Chatard High School

317-785-2401

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Develops plans for the annual Conference including the program sessions, accommodations, venue, entertainment, registration, exhibitors, speakers, meals and other arrangements.

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CO-CHAIR

Kelly Iler

Valparaiso University

219-240-0129

CO-CHAIR

Tiffany Powell

Foster Success, Inc.

317-514-5058

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

Reviews all revisions to the INACAC constitution and bylaws and makes recommendations to the membership regarding these changes.

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CHAIR

Jeremy Corn

North Central High School

317-259-5301

CO-CHAIR

Vacant

EDUCATIONAL CALENDAR COMMITTEE

Develops guidelines for the college day/night programs, schedules and coordinates all programs, assists high school counselors and college admission counselors, when necessary, and evaluates programs when possible.

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CHAIR

Ryan Barbauld

Vincennes University

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Finance committee is to review the Fiscal Policy of the Association and to advise the Executive Board on policy changes appropriately. The Committee is responsible for managing finances, discussing revenue generation, and developing the Association's annual budget.

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CHAIR

Jes Janssen

Valparaiso University

219-240-0410

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Reports and informs the membership of legislative measures being considered and governmental policies that would affect student and educational interests. Additional responsibilities are to survey issues and recommend educational policy positions.

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CO-CHAIR

Jacob Sweet

Manchester University

260-982-5441

CO-CHAIR

Rachel Scanlon

Ivy Tech Community College

219-237-4288

INCLUSION, ACCESS, AND SUCCESS COMMITTEE

The purpose of the Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee is to facilitate understanding of issues of inhibited inclusion, the lack of access, and barriers to success for students making their way through the education system, and to create impactful change within the existing systems of higher education that exclude underrepresented students from opportunities. By educating ourselves and our colleagues about critical issues facing students and sharing the best practices in which to develop students for college success, we will change the formula that inhibits their access to higher education. We will lead initiatives to change the processes that promote marginalization of students in their path to college. With the dedication and the participation of our peers, we hope that the outcomes of these efforts will lead to more diverse college campuses, a state with a higher rate of college graduation, and from these outcomes we all will see exponential benefits.

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CHAIR

Nichelle Whitney

Indiana University

812-855-5431

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Responsible for reviewing, developing and recommending membership promotional activities; receiving and recording membership applications; and providing an accurate association membership roster annually.

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CO-CHAIR

Ben Houston

University of Indianapolis

317-788-3294

CO-CHAIR

Vacant

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Professional Development & Practices Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and staffing educational and professional development events for secondary and postsecondary high school and college counselors.

Programming includes:

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