The Ethical Leadership Program is an opportunity to learn what ethical practices look like in the admissions process and how to work with colleagues in all positions to make sure the process remains centered on students.  Through a five-part training series, participants are given the opportunity to engage with experts from both secondary and higher education institutions to learn how to evaluate their practices and advocate for students.  Participants will receive a resume-builder, certificate of completion, and an opportunity to present at the PACAC conference in June.

To be eligible for Ethical Leadership Program completion, participants must attend 4 of the 6 sessions, including Session 1 (either live or asynchronously). At least two sessions must be attended live, and up to two sessions can be completed asynchronously, though live participation is strongly encouraged to take part in breakout discussions on case study dilemmas. The program culminates with a capstone project that can be completed either by creating an original case study dilemma OR by conducting an ethical practice audit of organizational policies through the lens of NACAC’s GEPCA

Session 1 - What is the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission (GEPCA) and How Do We Use It?
Speakers - TBA
Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 3-4pm
*Mandatory to complete the program, either live or asynchronously

Session 2 - Best Practices for Truthfulness and Transparency in College Admission Counseling
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, December 17, 2026 @ 3-4pm

Session 3 - Best Practices for Professional Conduct and Confidentiality in College Admission Counseling
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, January 21, 2027 @ 3-4pm

Session 4 - Best Practices for Application Dates, Deadlines, Policies, Procedures, and Waitlists
Speakers - TBA
Thursday, February 18, 2027 @ 3-4:pm

Session 5 - Best Practices for International and Transfer Admission
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, March 18, 2027 @ 3-4pm

Session 6 - Best Practices for Access, Equity, and Social Responsibility
Speaker - TBA
Thursday, April 15, 2026 @ 3-4pm

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Cost:  Free for members; $40 for nonmembers
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Capstone Project: 

Participants will learn how case studies can help colleagues understand ethical issues in admissions and how to address situations that arise in a collegial way that supports students. Each participant will create two scenarios of ethical dilemmas that may face school counselors and admissions professionals. The scenarios will be used as the foundation of an ethics presentation at the annual conference in June.