A Message from TACAC's PresidentIn 1980 Frankie Beverly and Maze recorded the timeless classic Joy and Pain. Commonly heard at family reunions, barbeques, and get-togethers, this rhythm and blues standard describes the balance of life, the sunshine and rain that is required for growth. This song comes to mind as we prepare for the next school year and recruitment season. When I think of the many challenges we’ve collectively faced up to this point, I am grateful for the team that we have in place that is dedicated to getting it right for our membership. To that end, this has been a busy summer for the Executive Board and I wanted to take an opportunity to share and celebrate some of the progress that is currently underway. Houston in September! Governance and Single Slate Elections Site Selection Safety, Well-Being, and TACAC Statements Immediately following the massacre in Uvalde, our IDEA and Communications teams convened a safe space that allowed members to be transparent and express their hurt and pain. During that call, several support groups were also shared for our members and those directly impacted by this tragedy. We then put together an ad hoc committee on statements to determine how TACAC should respond and when we should respond. Members of this amazing committee included Sean Whitten, April Marroquin, Nicholas Howell, and Dr. Lauren Parish. These volunteers drafted a strong and bold statement that challenged our thinking and gave our executive board a framework for the future. We will be sharing more on this framework once it is codified by our executive board. In the meantime, as an organization focused on supporting you, we will do just that. That’s our lane, and that’s our mission. We encourage you to make your voice heard and stay politically engaged on the issues you care about. Also, please remember to educate yourself; here are some resources that you might find helpful.
In closing, as our members prepare to face the excitement of the new year with both the opportunities and challenges, the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling will continue to support you and the college admissions profession. We are in this together!
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