The Ethical Leadership Program is an opportunity to learn what ethical practices look like in the admissions process and how to work with colleagues in all positions to make sure the process remains centered on students. Through a five-part training series, participants are given the opportunity to engage with experts from both secondary and higher education institutions to learn how to evaluate their practices and advocate for students. Participants will receive a resume-builder, certificate of completion, and an opportunity to present at the PACAC conference in June.
To be eligible for Ethical Leadership Program completion, participants must attend 4 of the 6 sessions–at least two sessions must be attended live, and up to two sessions can be completed asynchronously, though live participation is strongly encouraged because each session features breakout discussions on case study dilemmas.
Session 1 - Is Your Office Following the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission?
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 3-4:15pm
Session 2 - Best Practices for Truthfulness and Transparency in College Admission Counseling
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 3-4:15pm
Session 3 - Best Practices for Professional Conduct and Confidentiality in College Admission Counseling
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 3-4:15pm
Session 4 - Best Practices for Application Dates, Deadlines, Policies, Procedures, and Waitlists
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 3-4:15pm
Session 5 - Best Practices for International and Transfer Admission
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 3-4:15pm
Session 6 - Best Practices for Access, Equity, and Social Responsibility
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, April 16, 2026 @ 3-4:15pm
Register for the 2025-2026 ELP webinars now!
Cost: Free for members; $40 for nonmembers
To join PACAC, please click here.
Capstone Project:
Participants will learn how case studies can help colleagues understand ethical issues in admissions and how to address situations that arise in a collegial way that supports students. Each participant will create two scenarios of ethical dilemmas that may face school counselors and admissions professionals. The scenarios will be used as the foundation of an ethics presentation at the annual conference in June.
Capstone scenarios will be completed by May 31, 2026.
The webinars are eligible for Act 48 credit; a separate form will need to be submitted.
If you have questions about PACAC Membership, please contact Andrea Cassell Bretz at [email protected].
Questions about the ELP should be directed to Chris LaTempa at [email protected].
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