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Schedule At A GlanceConference Registration RatesMember: $225 Registration FormCancellation, Payment, and Substitution PolicyConference FellowThe Fellows Program is one of the greatest annual professional development opportunities offered by the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling (TACAC) and is sponsored by the Inclusion, Access and Success committee. The program is designed to enable admission professionals who work with students from under-represented populations and who work in a setting adversely affected by budget cuts or limitations to participate in professional development opportunities. Recipients will receive:
2022 Conference Fellows Application is now open until February 15, 2022. Apply Now for Conference Fellows!Hotel & ParkingThe cost for a double occupancy room with the TACAC room block is $189/night. Please note the conference room block is ONLY available once you are registered for Conference; no exceptions. The room block expires on Friday, March 11, 2022. Parking during the conference ranges from $26 overnight (self) to $49 (valet) and is subject to change. Session ProposalsPlease review the Call for Proposal Guidelines before submitting the Call for Session Proposal Form. Questions: [email protected] Call for Session Proposal FormKeynote Speaker (Sunday)
Dr. Terrell Strayhorn is Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Urban Education in the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education at Virginia Union University, where he also serves as Director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs. An internationally-recognized education equity expert on issues of inclusion and belonging in corporate and education industries, Strayhorn’s research focuses on the social psychological determinants of student success for minoritized and other vulnerable populations. His pioneering research on college students’ sense of belonging has informed state policies, transformed campus/school practices, STEM contexts, and academic intervention testing. With over 15 years of professional experience as a university professor, college administrator, and publicly-engaged scholar, Strayhorn is Associate Editor of Social Sciences & Humanities, Specialty Chief Editor of Frontiers in Education, Guest Editor of Education Sciences and author of 11 books and 150+ journal articles and reports. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Strayhorn is a faculty affiliate at Rutgers University’s Center for MSIs, Fellow of the AGB Leadership Institute, Member of the Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom Schools Research Advisory Committee, and several other research institutes. He has been named one of the country’s top diversity scholars by Diverse Issues, “Top 20 to Know in Education,” and “Top 40 under 40,” by BusinessFirst, to name a few awards. Keynote Address (Monday)
Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents more than 25,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. He is the primary voice of the association to government, media, and global partners. Pérez is recognized as a national thought leader and is a sought-after speaker on issues of educational equity, access, and success in American education. Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Pérez has worked to realize his belief that diversity and academic excellence go hand-in-hand, and that every young person who aspires to higher education should have the opportunity to achieve. His work echoes his own story. Growing up poor in Puerto Rico and the South Bronx, he was the first in his family to graduate from college, and went on to become a leader in higher education. Recognized nationally on issues of equity and access in American education, Dr. Pérez is a tireless champion for underrepresented communities and a creative advocate for reform. Named by a Forbes article in 2019 as the most influential voice in college admission, he strives to build an educational ecosystem that better represents today’s society. Prior to joining NACAC in July of 2020, Dr. Pérez served in secondary and higher education leadership positions across America, most recently, as Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success at Trinity College in Connecticut where his work was described as transformative. Since his arrival at NACAC, he has steered the organization through significant change as it strives to evolve to meet the needs of today's college admission profession. His leadership approach has been featured in several outlets, including the American Society for Association Executives. Dr. Pérez's passion for teaching led him to serve as a faculty member at Trinity’s Educational Studies Department, UCLA’s College Counseling Certification Program, and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. In addition, he was a visiting international faculty member at Rikkyo University in Japan. He has served as a Trustee at the Berkshire School (MA), United World College in Costa Rica, Hartford Youth Scholars (CT), Tuition Exchange (DC), and was elected the youngest Chair of Diversity in the history of Skidmore College’s alumni association. He currently serves as a steering committee member for the Washington Higher Education Secretariat. Dr. Pérez’s expertise has been sought by key policy influencers. In 2016, the Governor of Connecticut appointed him to the New England Board of Higher Education, and he was chosen by the Gates Foundation and NASFAA to serve on Forward50, a group of higher education leaders presenting solutions to Congress. He is a frequent contributor and commentator in media outlets, including the Washington Post, NPR, Forbes, The Atlantic, CBS Evening News, and the Chronicle of Higher Education. He holds a B.S. from Skidmore College, an M.A. from Columbia University, a PhD from Claremont Graduate University, and a Teaching Certification in Higher Education Pedagogy from the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University. Workday Keynote (Tuesday)
DJ Menifee is the Vice President for Enrollment at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA. DJ has 14 years of admission/enrollment experience working with first-year, transfer, international and graduate populations while having served at regional and national liberal arts, a national private comprehensive, and regional public institutions. As the Vice President for Enrollment, DJ leads an admission and student financial service division to support current and prospective students and their families through the admission, financial aid and student accounts process. In addition to serving on the president’s senior leadership team, the administrative leadership team, and university council, he actively serves as the university’s strategy and policy leader on all matters relating to student enrollment as it supports the overall university strategic plan. DJ has presented at state, regional and national conferences in addition to virtual panels/webinars on admission, data-informed enrollment management, DEI initiatives across campus, leadership, middle management, multicultural recruitment, professional development, and strategic planning. He currently serves as a board director for the National Association for College Admissions Counseling and a member of EAB’s Enrollment Advisory Council. DJ holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Lees-McRae College and a master’s in Instructional Design & Technology from Western Illinois University. RaffleSupport your peers and the mission of TACAC at the conference this year by supporting the Anne Naman Raffle. This annual event brings fantastic prizes to you and every dollar donated goes right back to supporting you and the important work you do each day. Want to help us reach our $6,000 goal? Nothing is too small to offer. If you are interested in supporting the mission of TACAC and your colleagues by making a donation or serving on next year's raffle committee, please contact Angelica Melendez, Raffle Chair. First TimersAre you looking to reinvent your career and get more involved with TACAC? New to the college admissions world and eager to meet other new admission professionals? After a two-year hiatus, the Mentorship Committee is excited to bring back the First Timers Session to this year’s conference as we reunite and welcome new professionals into our field! During this pre-conference session, first-time TACAC attendees will have an opportunity to learn about navigating the conference, connect with TACAC leadership, and hear from NACAC representatives. It’s a perfect opportunity to start anew and find ways to get more involved with your career. If you’re interested in attending this session, be sure to sign up when registering for the conference! For any questions, contact Zach Lozano, First Timers & Mentorship Chair. Pre-conference SessionsPre-conference sessions can be added at the time of conference registration for an additional fee. If you have already completed your conference registration and would like to attend MMI, please email [email protected]. The annual conference will offer three pre-conference opportunities: Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) Program: Modules 2 & 3
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