Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee

The purpose of the Inclusion, Access, and Success Committee is to advocate and recommend strategies that promote sensitivity to human differences and expansion of equal access to postsecondary educational opportunities for all students. The committe and its members shall:

  • Infuse the Inclusion, Access, and Success mission into all aspects of the association and serve as the communicator, spokesperson and advocate for equality issues
  • Continue to address issues regarding traditionally underrepresented students and professionals
  • Ensure equal opportunity and access to education and professional development on all levels
  • Develop and promote programs that foster and ensure a supportive environment for all students and professionals
  • Maintain effective and ongoing communications with human relations counterparts
  • Develop and promote programs that educate underrepresented students about their postsecondary options

CHAIR MEMBERS

BG Tucker College Possible

Emily Owens Venture Academy

ias@mn-acac.org

Board Liaison
Mainhia Thao Saint Catherine’s University

General Members
Colin Peters Achieve Twin Cities
Susan Hoff Hoff Ed.Consultants
Garth Robertson Indep Counselor
John Harper South Central College
Danielle Jastrow Richfield High School
Jace Riggin Macalester College
Gabriela Andersen Inver Hills Community College
Kaia Sherburne Hamline University
Ann Kjorstad Academy of Holy Angels
Kristian Santiago University of Saint Thomas
Laura Saavedra Myers University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Annie Dockendorf University of Saint Thomas
Pam Jonkman University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Jonathan Rosario University of Saint Thomas
Greta Simons UMN Twin Cities

EVENT(S)

Camp College

Date(s): June 15-17, 2025

Location: St. Olaf College

Camp College is a two day pre-college experience where underrepresented and first generation Minnesota high school students are exposed to college campuses, get mentoring experience, and learn valuable application and financial aid information.

Learn more about Camp College.

Show on the Road

Date(s): February 26, 2025

Location: Rochester Community & Technical College

This professional development conference travels to different destinations across the state and provides counselors with resources and presentations on hot topics in admissions, regional career forecasts, and financial aid, among others.

Learn more about Show on the Road.

Is there a need for a "Show on the Road" Conference in your area? Contact the IAS chairs at ias@mn-acac.org to connect!

SHOW ON THE ROAD 2024 RECAP

MACAC’s “Show on the Road” event, a professional development conference for high school counselors, took place on March 22nd at Rochester Technical & Community College. Show on the Road was a great event despite our first snowstorm of the year trying to get in the way. We had participants from over 10 different schools who hold a variety of counselor positions at their schools.

Read more about Show on the Road 2024 in the Spring 2024 Newsletter.

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