national assembly delegates

National Assembly Delegates shall be elected and serve according to current NACAC guidelines as follows: New Jersey delegates must be voting members of NJACAC and NACAC. The requirement that Delegates need to be NACAC voting members by July 15 immediately preceding the next annual meeting of the Assembly. An incumbent delegate shall have sixty [60] days following a change in employment to become a NACAC voting member or the principal representative of another NACAC voting institution or organization member within that Affiliate without forfeiting the incumbent’s delegate status. Only one person employed by any organization, agency or institution shall serve as an elected delegate in the same assembly as a NJACAC delegate. Each elected delegate shall serve a term of three years. The President, President-Elect, and Immediate Past President shall serve as long as they hold such office. Elected delegates shall serve no more than two consecutive terms.

National Assembly Delegates must meet NACAC eligibility requirements in order to serve as a Delegate an d can only be elected by NJACAC members who are voting members of NACAC. Alternate Delegate(s) will be appointed to serve in the National Assembly as needed. The alternate delegate(s) will be appointed by the President in accordance with the Articles of Organization and NACAC requirements. When possible, the National Assembly Delegates should be equally divided between Secondary and Post -Secondary members.

Delegate Experience working as a representative or in political assemblies :

 

Candidate Message:

I have been involved with NJACAC in the past as a Committee Chair, Conference Presenter, College Fair Presenter, and regular attendee to the annual conference and I would like to get involved once again. In terms of serving as a delegate-this past cycle there were no Independent Counselors serving as delegates and I believe representation of this group is very important as we are a growing presence here in New Jersey and across the country. I believe that my 24 years a college counselor, on both the high school side and independently, positions me well to be of service to the members of NJACAC and the students we serve. As we have all experienced over the past year, the college admissions process is everchanging. I believe it is imperative that all professionals who work in college admissions have the ability to relay correct, up to date information to families. I am also focused on mental health issues, academic equity, and rebuilding motivation that has been lost to some over the past year. 

Delegate Experience working as a representative or in political assemblies :

 

Candidate Message:

I have worked in education for the past twenty-six years. Supporting students as they explore opportunities for their future and realize their potential for personal success has been central to my career as both a classroom teacher and school counselor. Establishing relationships with a network of colleagues has proven to be vital in best serving the needs of students in their transition from high school to college. The atmosphere of college admissions is dynamic and ever changing. NJACAC has enabled me to stay abreast of those issues in the college admissions process that challenge institutions, school counselors, and students today. As an Assembly Delegate, my goal is to participate in the national conversation while representing our local concerns: to explore transitional needs from high school to college; examine state and national movements and mandates affecting our students and our profession; develop programs to adapt to the changing face and needs of our 21st century students; and generate solutions to stressors affecting all stakeholders invested in the college admissions counseling process and the success of our New Jersey students.

Delegate Experience working as a representative or in political assemblies :

 

Candidate Message:

I have been a member of the NJACAC Board for the past 16 years. This year I completed my five year tenure as Treasurer and chair of the Fiscal Oversight Committee and previously served as Membership Chair for 10 years, mentorship co-chair, and college representative. I am an advocate for all who work in the admission counseling profession and have direct knowledge of the inner workings between regional affiliates and NACAC. I will continue to represent my colleagues in New Jersey on the national level as I have done for many years.