NYSACAC Annual Conference
The 2021 NYSACAC Annual Conference will be focused around the theme of, “Homecoming: Moving New York Forward.” Join us virtually at the conference June 8 - 10 including the Coming Together Conference June 8!
The past year has forced Mercy and organizations all around the state to do things differently. Our goals have remained the same, serving our students and helping them take the next step forward toward their goals.
Each year the conference brings together admissions and enrollment officers, Community Based Organizations, independent educational consultants and school counselors from all over the state. The conference allows for professional development and networking opportunities, all centered around higher education admissions.
This year we are excited to gather together virtually once again and work in new and different ways to move forward.
Conference Registration
Conference registration is now open! Click here to register.
Grant Application
Workplace won't pay for conference attendance? Apply for a grant.
Keynote Address
We are excited to announce Angel B. Pérez as our keynote speaker.
Conference Registration
Registration for the 2021 NYSACAC Conference is now open! Click here to register.
Message from NYSACAC President-Elect Marie Nocella
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am thrilled to welcome you to the official website for the 2021 NYSACAC Conference! The Steering Committee is working tirelessly to provide a virtual experience full of professional development in an engaging and enjoyable way. The theme Homecoming: Moving NY Forward speaks to our excitement to join and work together in new and different ways moving forward.
We hope that the virtual format and grant opportunities will provide accessible and affordable options for your participation.
Our conference will begin with the 24th Coming Together Conference on June 8 and our 43rd Annual Conference June 9-10. These three days of learning experiences, vendor conversations, and fun networking opportunities will allow professionals to celebrate our successes in the field and plan for the success of tomorrow.
I look forward to seeing you virtually on June 8!
Warm wishes,
Marie Nocella (she/her)
President-Elect, NYSACAC
2021 Conference Chairperson
Message from Mercy College Vice President of Admissions Adam Castro
Dear Greater New York Admissions Community, Friends, and Colleagues,
On behalf of everyone at Mercy College, we are thrilled to host the 2021 NYSACAC Conference beginning on June 8! The NYSACAC Annual Conference has an incredible history of bringing us together to commemorate the end of another academic year, to celebrate our accomplishments and milestones, and to learn from one another. In a year that has been anything but normal, I hope this conference and community still feels like home to you.
I would like to thank NYSACAC President, Marissa Guijarro, and President-Elect, Marie Nocella, for entrusting Mercy College with this responsibility.
Rest assured that we are hard at work to create a virtual conference experience that is welcoming, innovative, and, most importantly, does not sacrifice the learning, engagement and fun you have come to expect. And to speak frankly, given all of the challenges we have faced this year, we need this.
This year’s theme is Homecoming: Moving New York Forward – and I am so excited to welcome you to my home, Mercy College, on June 8.
Sincerely,
Adam Castro
Vice President of Admissions
Mercy College
Keynote Speaker: Angel B. Pérez, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents nearly 14,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. He is the primary voice of the association to government, media, and global partners. Pérez is recognized as a national thought leader and is a sought-after speaker on issues of educational equity, access, and success in American education.
Prior to his arrival at NACAC, he served for 22 years as a leader in higher education where his work was described as transformative. He most recently served as vice president for enrollment and student success at Trinity College (CT), where he also taught in the educational studies department.
Pérez is passionate about public policy as a platform for change. During his tenure in higher ed, the governor of Connecticut appointed him to the New England Board of Higher Education, and he was chosen by the Gates Foundation to serve on Forward50, a group of leaders presenting higher ed solutions to Congress. In 2019, a Forbes article named him the greatest influencer in college admission. Dr. Pérez’s work has been featured in many media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and CBS Evening News.
Conference Schedule
Join us virtually for professional development and networking opportunities as we explore the theme of "Homecoming: Moving New York Forward."
2021 NYSACAC Conference Pricing
The virtual conference will be $100 for NYSACAC members and $125 for non-members.
Dobbs Ferry Campus
Mercy’s Dobbs Ferry campus is located in Westchester, NY and overlooks the Hudson River. Dobbs Ferry campus is home to two of our student residence halls: Hudson Hall and Founders Hall, our state-of-the-art fitness center, clinical simulation labs, trading room, art and music studios and our 10 NCAA Division II athletic teams.
We are open to whoever you are.
At Mercy College we believe if colleges were more open, people's minds would be more open too. Because if all kinds of students got degrees, all kinds of people would have new opportunities. And with every new opportunity, the world transforms.
This belief is part of everything we do. It's our mantra. It's our mission.
Our doors are open to all who are looking for a more open world.