PCPR: Professional Development

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Become a Member of PCPR

Are you a member of the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable? Your return on the investment (ROI) is more than immeasurable:
Individual Membership ($35):

Access to PCPR members - Listing in the members only online directory
Discount registration fees to PCPR events and professional developments
Access to NCAN professional developments

Institution Membership ($250)

Membership for up to four individuals affiliated with organization
Listing in the members only online directory
Access to members only online membership directory
Logo and website on the PCPR website
Invitations to host at partner opportunities, workshops and events
Email messaging in PCPR email blasts and newsletters
Access to posting job announcement areas

For more details and how to join go to http://collegepreproundtable.org/memberinfo.

The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable is an appreciative recipient of the William Penn Foundation "Racial Equity Grant Fund". Recently there was a blog entry from Ebony English and Amanda Charles reflecting on the grant.

A portion of the blog - "Small organizations whose leaders come from the communities they serve have a strong understanding of the unique strengths and needs of their communities and are well-positioned to build relationships with children and families. Yet small organizations led by people of color have had less access to capital – a primary barrier to their organizational growth. In designing the Racial Equity Grant Fund, we sought to address this barrier and focus on organizations whose work supports our education program’s goals of increasing early learning and high school graduation."

Click on this sentence to read blog.

Addressing An Age-Old Challenge. What New Research Reveals about Equity, Fairness and Inclusion in Admission and Financial Aid.

Join us as we dive into “Toward A More Equitable Future For Postsecondary Access”, a Lumina-funded research project conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), in partnership with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA).
David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer from NACAC, takes us through this critical journey of self-examination with a look at the entry challenges to postsecondary education and the recommended next steps.

This is Part 1 of a series of sessions to help professionals better assist students in navigating through the significant and continuous college admission and financial aid shifts.

Register for the virtual meeting at bit.ly/pcpr_mtg422

PCPR will being presenting at this year's PA Black Conference On Higher Education on Friday, April 8th, 2:10 - 2:55 pm. The session title - "“College Access: We’re All in this Together”.

This year's theme is #R.E.A.C.H.: Race, Economics, Academics, Covid-19 and Health: Examining the Impact of Racism on Leaders. Conference workshops will examine or address the impact of race on one or more of the other four areas (economics, academia, COVID-19, and health) through the lenses of policy, practice, pedagogy, and/or research.

The virtual conference takes place on April 7th and 8th. Registration is $125. Registration can be found at this link.

We are just writing to remind you all of our upcoming webinar that is taking place on Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 from 10:00a-11:30a.

The guest speaker for this month is Bill DeBaun, who is the Senior Director of Data and Strategic Initiatives for the National College Attainment Network. For more information on Bill and what he does, you can see his biography here.

As always, the Zoom link is included below. We look forward to seeing you all there, and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Zoom Link: https://rutgers.zoom.us/j/93279711033?pwd=OXg1S1B0NklOaXRXOXNkM1BLcUdxUT09

PACAC’s Professional Development Committee presents

Promoting Inclusivity & Equity

An Online Workshop Series

Topic: Speaking Up for Our Students: How to support our students in advocating for themselves in the college admission process

Audience: Everyone

When: Thursday, March 31st, 10:30am-Noon ET

Presenters:

Stacey Cunitz, The Crefeld School
Alicia Olgesby, Lower Mooreland School District
*More about the presenters can be found here.

**Reminder: As with all PACAC presentations, the inclusion of any presenter (vendor, college, etc.) is not an endorsement by PACAC or any representative thereof.*

Description:

In the last few years, it seems like students need our advocacy more and more. As admission practices start to push the boundaries of best practice, we know that those students who are typically found at the margins – Students of Color, LGBTQ students, First Gen, Low Income – are disproportionately impacted and likely lack the resources to advocate for themselves. In this workshop, we will discuss both the "Why" and the "How to" -- come ready to learn and to share!

After attending this workshop, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and online application form to submit for ACT 48 credit through PACAC. (Note: you must be registered and logged in to the LIVE Online Workshop individually for the entire time to qualify for the certificate.)

Cost: FREE for PACAC Members. Non-Members: $10

**Join PACAC today ($25 individual annual membership) and attend all online workshops for FREE!

Registration: Click here!

We hope to "see" you online next week!

Catherine Souza Reigner & Krista Evans

Co-Chairs, PACAC Professional Development Committee

NCAN Upcoming Webinars:

"Laying the Groundwork for Engaging Employers and Professionals in Career Advising"
April 19th | 3 PM ET Register here

"Putting Summer Melt in Perspective" April 20th | 2 PM ET Register here.

View webinar details at this link.

(Note: NCAN webinars are $99. If you are a member of PCPR you can attend these webinar at no charge. Send an email to contact@collegepreproundtable.org. In the subject area put "NCAN webinar". We get back back to you with further instructions.)

Cabrini University's Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement (CUEEI) would like to inform you of our Annual Shirley Dixon Celebration of Urban Education Symposium. This year keynote speaker will be the honorable Dr. Cornel West.

Dr. West will be attending Cabrini's campus on Thursday, April 28, 2022. This will be a hybrid event. Please pass the word on to your fellow colleagues. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I hope to see you then.

Symposium description - https://www.cabrini.edu/about/departments/academic-affairs/The-Center-for-Urban-Education-Equity-and-Improvement/urban_education_symposium

Tickets/Registration - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-shirley-dixon-celebration-of-urban-education-symposium-tickets-213720462657

Great Scott! As we head into spring, PACAC is looking forward to yet another wonderful summer of professional development programming. We are excited to get “Back to the Future” for our 59th Annual PACAC Conference and registration is now live!

We hope you will join us June 19-21, 2022, as we return to Hershey Lodge for an exciting three days filled with educational sessions, networking opportunities, the chance to renew old friendships, and the chance to make new ones.

If you are currently a PACAC member:

It is important that you log into the site using your username and password, as our website is linked to our membership database. Please also make sure to use the appropriate registration link below:

Individuals please register here.
If multiple members of your staff are registering and you would prefer to submit one payment, you must each register through your individual accounts and choose the option "pay later". Invoices will be sent via email. One combined check may be sent, or credit card information may be given over the phone to our executive assistant.

If you are a Sponsor and/or Exhibitor, please use the following registration:

To be a PACAC Conference sponsor, please click here.
To attend the PACAC Annual Conference as an exhibitor, please register by clicking here. (Some sponsorship levels include exhibitor booth fees & registration!)

If you are not currently a PACAC member:

We hope that you will join or renew your membership here. PACAC membership comes with a number of benefits, one of which is reduced fees for many professional development activities including the Annual Conference as well as the pre-conference programs like the Empowering Women Workshop and the College Counseling Leadership Institute. To learn more about these fantastic opportunities and more, please visit the PACAC Webpage.

CAP Grants (Counselor Assistance Program) are available to help with registration and/or lodging. To request funding that your institution cannot provide, please see the grant page on our website.

On behalf of the PACAC Executive Committee and Conference Planning Committee, we look forward to seeing you in Hershey this June. Be sure to keep your speed under 88 mph!

Cheers!

Justin Mohney
PACAC President

2022 Guiding the Way to Inclusion

July 24-27, 2022
Philadelphia, PA

NACAC’s Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) conference is aimed at secondary, postsecondary, and CBO college admission professionals committed to championing the needs of diverse students within the college admission process. The annual gathering offers educational sessions regarding multicultural recruitment and campus inclusion while also providing a shared space for like-minded professionals to reflect on current issues and share best practices related to equity in higher education. Small group sessions, roundtable discussions, and networking opportunities provide avenues for both personal and professional growth.

More details can be found at GWI Information page.

Join NCAN at our national conference, "Advancing the Right to Postsecondary Attainment," from Sept. 12-14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. We are looking forward to returning to an in-person conference experience in the beautiful city of Atlanta and paying homage to the city known as the "cradle of the civil rights movement."

We invite you to network with and learn from colleagues in the higher education, nonprofit, K-12, policy, and philanthropic communities all rallied around one mission: to close the equity gaps in postsecondary attainment.

Call for Proposals

Conference proposals are coming in and we’re excited to see our network’s interest to present in Atlanta. Keep 'em comin', and encourage fellow professionals in the postsecondary attainment field to consider submitting a proposal as well.

Submissions are due Sunday, April 10!

Need more time to plan? Download the call for proposals guide to help you prepare for completing the online submission process.

To read more details about the conference including costs, lodging, etc. view at this link.