DEA Inclusion

DEA Inclusion

In the blink of an eye, recruitment 2014 has passed us by. On the college side, we’ve finally unpacked our suitcases, made our apartments livable again, and are trying to lose those extra lbs that seem to always make it …
DEA Inclusion

DEA Inclusion

As we sit in the midst of another busy college application cycle I want to take a moment to remind us all about the meaning of diversity. If my job as an admission counselor has taught me anything, it’s that …
DEA Inclusion

DEA Inclusion: Self-Identifying in the Admission Process

Fall is in full swing!  For my colleagues on the high school side who just made it through the Nov 1st deadline, congratulations! If you are on the college admission side of the desk, happy reading season! It is …
DEA Inclusion

Arthur Arzola Memorial Scholarship

This week I wanted to take a minute to highlight a new scholarship opportunity which will be available to WACAC members through the Diversity Equity and Access committee. Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the Arthur Arzola...
DEA Inclusion

Working with Homeless and Foster Youth

It’s fall and that means that we are busy! Admission counselors are recruiting all over the country and sometimes the world, giving presentations and talking to students about all the amazing opportunities our colleges and universities have to offer. High...
DEA Inclusion

An Update on Fisher v. University of Texas

It’s hard to believe that another summer has flown by so quickly!  How can it possibly be fall again?     For those of us on the college side it means packing our suitcases, hitting the road, talking about our institutions non-stop …