2012 Summer Institute
35th Annual Summer Institute
Bucknell University
July 15-17, 2012
The PACAC Summer Institute held at Bucknell University is a hands-on, intensive 3-day workshop for new admission and secondary school counseling professionals. The program is designed to provide participants a complete understanding of the increasingly complex college admissions process through a dynamic learning experience.
This year will mark the 35th annual Summer Institute, making it the longest, continuing, summer professional development opportunity for new Admission and Secondary School professionals.
The faculty look forward to your participation at the Summer Institute from July 15- 17, 2012.
The 2012 Summer Institute faculty are:
Becky Bowlby, Lower Merion School District, Dean of the Faculty
Brion Morro, Merrimack College, Director of the Summer Institute
Martha Allen, Baldwin School, Faculty
Geoff Broome, Widener University, Faculty
Ed Escalet, Penn State, Faculty
Ryan Keaton, Abington Friends School, Faculty
Derek Luther, TargetX, Faculty Intern
William McClintick, Mercersburg Academy, Faculty
Tom Morris, Dover School District, Faculty
Jason Nevinger, Carnegie Mellon University, Faculty
Jim Van Blunk, Temple University, Faculty
The Summer Institute is designed for professionals with less than 18 months experience in Admissions or School Counseling.
Experienced and new professionals recommend the Summer Institute for exceptional professional development because the following topics are discussed in detail:
· Admissions Policies and Procedures
· Counseling the College Bound Student
· Current Hot Spots in Admissions
· Diversity Issues in Admissions
· Technology in Admissions
· Ethics and Professionalism
· Financial Aid/Financing Post-Secondary Education
· Marketing Communication and Student Recruitment
· Publications and Resource Information
· Recommendations, Transcripts
· High School Profiles
· The Admissions Process and the Selection of Students
· Standardized Testing Issues
· Athletic Recruitment
Cost
$350 for SS Counselor PACAC Member; $375 for SS Counselor Nonmember
$450 for College PACAC Member; $475 for College Nonmember
Contact: Brion Morro 484-553-5454
