Government Relations Committee

Chair:  Marty O'Connell, Colleges That Change Lives (MD)

Committee Members:

Shirley Bloomquist, Independent Counselor, VA

Jayne Fonash, Academy of Science, VA

Matt Herman, Gilman School, MD

Alka Howard, Lake Braddock High School, VA

Crystal Jones, Hampton University, VA

Eileen Kropf, Highland School (College Counseling Intern), VA

Claire Leftwich, Centreville High School, VA

Linda Mehaffey, Centreville High School, VA

Kathleen Richburg, Arundel High School, MD

Chloe Rothstein, Johns Hopkins University, MD

The Government Relations Committee identifies areas of governmental policy that affect student and educational interests and formulate and recommend educational policy positions. Acting as a liaison with the NACAC Government Relations Committee, the members of the Committee coordinate efforts to keep PCACAC members informed of current issues in college admission counseling and educational policy at the state and national levels.  The Committee also serves as a resource for legislators on issues concerning the transition from high school to college, college access for students educational policies for college admission.

For Fast and Easy Access To Your Federal and State Legislative Contacts, Use the Links Below:

NACAC Legislative Action Center

Delaware Legislative Action Center

Maryland Legislative Action Center

Virginia Legislative Action Center

West Virginia Legislative Action Center

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

  • I want to get involved and support the efforts of the Government Relations Committee, but I don’t have time to attend meetings or travel for legislative visits. What can I do?
The easiest thing you can do is to use the links on this page! From here, you can search for current state and national legislation that will affect you and your students and make use of pre-written letters to sign and email to your current legislators.

 

  • How do I find information about issues in education and access?
NACAC’s Government Relations link will bring you to a list of the latest developments in legislation of interest to the National Membership. At the State Legislation Portals you can search more in-depth on issues in your state as well as topical issues. Also, NACAC’s Policy Recommendations pageoutlines many current policies and links to research and insights on current trends/issues.

 

  • Can I really make a difference?
You voice needs to be heard by legislators at all levels of the government! You are on the front line in dealing with the policies and laws and the only way to change the ones that are not working and to develop better policies is to communicate your opinion. The links on this page will make it easy for you to do it. Bookmark the sites and make a habit of checking up on what is happening in your state and at the federal level.