AGENDA

Networking & Continental Breakfast | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room 

Welcome | NCAIS Team | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room

Christoph Guttentag, Duke University Dean of Undergraduate Admissions | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room

Panel Discussion with Deans: SCOTUS Decision on Race in Admission | All Deans | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room
The recent supreme court decision limiting the consideration of race in admissions will change how institutions recruit and build diverse classes. The Deans will discuss how their offices are adjusting their processes, not only in the admission process, but also for school visits, access programs, scholarship selection, etc.

Roundtable Session I (Select One)

The Use of AI in College Admissions | Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark, Catherine Odum & Haley Cripps | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room
Join us for an engaging dialogue on the innovative ways colleges are harnessing the potential of AI in their operations. Discover how both counselors and students can leverage AI with ethics and effectiveness at the forefront, particularly in the context of the college application process.

Supporting/Counseling/Empowering Parents in the College Process | Adrienne Oddi, Dominique Harrison, Burke Rogers & Lucy Smith | Brodhead Center, Bolton Family Tower Room
As we all know, the college admissions journey can be just as challenging and uncertain for parents as it is for their children. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play in this process, our session aims to equip them with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate this significant transition in their family life. We will crowdsource effective strategies to assist parents in addressing their concerns, managing their anxieties, and fostering the growth of their children into confident young adults.

In December the US Department of Education will launch an updated FAFSA that includes some significant changes to aid eligibility calculation. Though some of these changes will help families, others – namely the removal of the number-of-family-members-in college – may not. The Deans will share:

• How the timing of launch (after most EA and ED deadlines) will affect their ability to package and/or release packages to families,
• How their institutions will handle the removal of the number-of family-members-in-college from the calculation – Will they account for multiple college students in their internal reviews of families? Will they adjust packages accordingly, or should counselors/families expect to see more gapping?
• How their institutions are planning for the future – Are they discussing ways to increase their financial aid budgets?

Roundtable Session II (Select One)

The Use of AI in College Admissions | Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark & Burke Rogers | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room
Join us for an engaging dialogue on the innovative ways colleges are harnessing the potential of AI in their operations. Discover how both counselors and students can leverage AI with ethics and effectiveness at the forefront, particularly in the context of the college application process.

Open Forum/Grab Bag | Ronnie Chalmers, Kathy Phillips, Haley Cripps & Lucy Smith | Brodhead Center, Bolton Family Tower Room
Come with a question you have or a topic you’d like to discuss.

Sharing Best Resources: How to Help Families Avoid Information Overload | Adrienne Oddi, Ronnie Chalmers & Catherine Odum | Brodhead Center, Room 068
In today's digital age, the wealth of information available about the college application process can be both a blessing and a curse. Parents and students often find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer volume of resources and advice, making it challenging to navigate this crucial journey effectively. Join our session to explore practical strategies and share your favorite resources to help families cut through the clutter and avoid information overload.

Re-imagining Our Profession | All Deans | Perkins Library: 153 Holsti-Anderson Assembly Room
In Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History episode, The Magic Wand Experiment, he asks his guests to imagine designing experiments without the limitations of money, time, logistics, and more. What if we apply this “magic wand” concept to our own profession? While the United States is home to some of the world's most highly regarded colleges and universities, the routes to access them have undeniably grown more complex over time. It's safe to say that the majority of us would not design the current system as it stands today. If given the opportunity to start afresh, how might we rebuild it? Let us imagine, unbound by constraints, and dare to dream big.

Adjourn