Professional Development Workshops
Note that you must be a current member of NJACAC to register for and attend our Professional Development workshops unless otherwise noted.
Winter Wellness Series: Maintaining Mindfulness and Avoiding Burnout
Join Anne Walsh, RN BSN and Nicol Zambrano, LMHC from St. Thomas Aquinas College for a discussion about burnout, self-care and incorporating simple mindfulness tools into your daily life.
Winter Wellness Series: Managing Your Movement on the Road
Making time for movement can be tricky. With short clips of time, limited resources, and a lot on your mind, it can be hard to stop and just focus on yourself. During this session, you’ll learn some tips and tricks for healthy living, exploring new places, and staying safe while on the road! Join Seth Carver, Casi Kovar, and Tori Farley to hear how they stay active and healthy during recruitment season.
Winter Wellness Series: Managing Work Stress
Join Rose Celia Rosato, MA, LPC, NLP & Ava Kaplan, LCSW to learn about managing work stress. This workshop discusses work stress from a unique perspective which includes the importance of feeling safe, gaining insight into developing a healthy mindset, identifying the source of the problem, and much more.
NJACAC School Counselor Workshop (Webinar)
This workshop will review the FAFSA, the use of professional judgement in the counseling field, and programs available for students at the federal and state level.
Winter Wellness Series: Financial Wellness
We invite you to join us for this event as Chris Hoffman (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) and Jeannie Sullivan (University of Florida) demystify what can often be an overwhelming world of financial wellness.
The Admissions Counselor Malaise: Addressing the Staff Morale Crisis in College Admissions
After the pandemic, our entire society learned the term "The Great Resignation" and we presumed this trend explained what was happening in college admissions offices. However, the challenges are much more pervasive, persistent, and problematic for us. During this virtual session, Teege Metille, author of The Admissions Counselor Malaise, will unpack some of the biggest takeaways from the book.
Winter Wisdom Exchange
Join us for a virtual wisdom exchange on Winter in admissions! The PD Committee will lead this session on brainstorming about what has happened and what the future looks like. Connect with others in our space and hear various perspectives on what strategies and tools are working in our field and what our different experiences have been.
38 Tests to Rule Them All: AP Exams
Join us for a workshop hosted by The Princeton Review on all things AP Exam-related! This workshop will be hosted at Monmouth University.
MMI Interest Meeting
Join us for a general interest meeting for our Middle Management Institute that’s taking place virtually in the Winter/Spring 2025. Those interested will receive a Zoom link upon registration.
Annual Fall College Admissions Workshop
NJACAC is proud to work with Seton Hall University to bring our Annual Fall College Admission Workshop. Panelists will be addressing current College Admission issues and answering questions regarding trends, changes in admission policies, and more. Seton Hall will offer an optional campus tour.
MMI Information Session
Join us on Monday, 10/21/2024 at 5:30 PM via Zoom as we hold an information session for those interested in our Middle Management Institute!
Preparing Students for the College Search Process
Join us for a presentation, panel, and brainstorming session on best practices for preparing students for the college search process.
Lunch & Learn: NJACAC College Fair Registry
Come learn more about the NJACAC College Fair Registry and how it could help you! The registry is designed, not only to help road warriors plan their recruitment travel but also for college fair hosts to best plan dates and times in order to maximize the success of their respective college fair.
Fall 2024 Wisdom Exchange
Ready to kick off the fall season with some expert advice? Join us for the first Wisdom Exchange of Fall 2024! Erin Sheehan will be diving into the start of travel, the new school year, and upcoming trips exclusively for our NJACAC members. Don’t miss out!
Basics of College Counseling Workshop
Join us for a 1-day workshop covering the essentials of the college admissions process, whether you’re a school counselor, college admissions professional, or independent consultant!
Test-Optional Admissions: Where Do We Go From Here? (with The Princeton Review)
Do test-optional policies benefit or hinder students, and what does the future hold for this trend? Join The Princeton Review’s Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek for an engaging session where we delve into the rapidly evolving world of higher education.
A Day In the Life: Regional Recruiter
Join us to learn more about a typical day in the life of a Regional Recruiter!
Info Session: NCAA 101 for School Counselors
The goal of this presentation is to empower school counselors to feel confident in their work with student-athletes and their families.