The College Board’sAssociational Structure

New Council and Committee

Member Orientation

February 7, 2006

A Bright Idea

• 1900

• 12 colleges in the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges founded the College Entrance Examination Board

• Goals• To bring order to the college admission process• To increase access to higher education

Today

• 2006

• 5,000 member institutions

•Mission The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.

We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education.

Who the Delegates Are

School Counselors Enrollment Managers Teachers

Admission Directors Deans

FACULTY Researchers

Vice Presidents for Student Affairs Principals

Assessment Directors Financial Aid Officers Provosts

FOUNDATION LEADERS Directors of Guidance

Superintendents District Curriculum Coordinators

Associate Directors of Admission Placement Officers

PRESIDENTS Supervisors of Counseling

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS Program Officers

Outreach Counselors State Education Agency Staff

How the Association Works 6 Regional Assemblies

How the Association is Organized• Institutional members designate 3 delegates, 1 to each of the three national assemblies

Guidance

andAdmissio

n

College Scholars

hip Service

Academic

The Association at the National Level

Board o f Trustees

College Scholarship ServiceAssem bly

Guidance and Adm issionAssem bly

Academ icAssem bly

M em bersh ip Institu tions

The Association at the Regional Level

Co m m u n ity Co llegeAd viso ry Co m m ittee C o m m u n ity C ollege

A d viso ry Co m m ittee

Financial Aid D ivisionAdvisory Comm ittee

Academ ic D ivisionAdvisory Comm ittee

R eg io n al F o ru m P ro gram P lan n ing C om m ittee

RegionalCouncil

N ew England R egional A ssem blyM em ber Institutions

New England Regional Council24 Members

ChairRotates among Guidance, Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic

Chair-ElectChairs Regional Forum Program Planning Committee

Past ChairChairs Regional Council Nominating Committee

Regionally Elected Member to theNational Guidance and Admission Assembly Council

Ex officio

Chair, Academic Division Advisory CommitteeEx officio

Chair, Financial Aid Division Advisory CommitteeEx officio

1 Elected by the Members of Each StateFor a Total of 6

9 Elected At-Large by all New England Delegateswith 3 serving simultaneously on FADACand 3 serving simultaneously on ADAC

2 Appointed by Vice President

NERO Vice PresidentEx officio

Role of the New England Regional Council

• Advise the Vice President of the New England Regional Office on matters related to College Board programs and services, and assist the Vice President in setting priorities within the region

• Establish standing committees as may be necessary for the conduct of the business of the Assembly

• Prepare the agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Members of the New England Regional Assembly

• Take any actions between annual business meetings which are appropriate to achieve the objectives of the Regional Assembly

• Review the regional governance plan and its operation once every three years and propose revisions as needed

• Participate in two council meetings per year, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee

• Nominate candidates for regional and national positions

• Identify recipients for assembly awards• Assembly Recognition Award• Dr. Carlene Riccelli Leadership Award

Financial Aid DivisionAdvisory Committee

14 Members

Chair

1 Elected by the CSSA Delegates from Each StateFor a Total of 6

3 Elected At-Large by All New England DelegatesServing simultaneously on Regional Council

3 Appointed2 by Vice President

1 by Chair

Regionally Elected Member to the

National College Scholarship Service Council

Role of the Financial Aid Division Advisory

Committee (FADAC)

• Provide a forum for the consideration of policies, practices, and programs designed to help students and families to prepare to meet the costs of postsecondary education

• Support institutions, agencies and organizations in the equitable and efficient administration of student financial aid programs

• Participate in two FADAC meetings, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee

• Identify recipient of the Jolene G. Mitchell Service Award

Academic DivisionAdvisory Committee

14 Members

Chair

1 Elected by the Academic Assembly Delegatesfrom Each StateFor a Total of 6

3 Elected At-Large by All New England DelegatesServing simultaneously on Regional Council

3 Appointed2 by Vice President

1 by Chair

Regionally Elected Member to the

National Academic Assembly Council

Role of the Academic Division Advisory Committee

(ADAC)

• Provide a forum for the consideration of policies, practices, and programs designed to advance student achievement and articulation among academics across K-16

• Participate in two ADAC meetings, the Regional Forum, and the Regional Forum Program Planning Committee

Regional ForumProgram Planning Committee

• Comprised of Regional Council, FADAC, and ADAC members as well as others who are interested in participating

• Plan the New England Regional Forum

• Develop, organize presenters, and moderate Regional Forum sessions

• Identify Sunday’s opening session and Tuesday’s plenary session themes and speakers

• Participate in two spring planning meetings

Where We Connect• 46th Summer Institute on College Admissions• June 18-23, 2006 – Harvard University

• AP Annual Conference• July 12-16, 2006 – Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin,

Orlando

• Financial Aid Institute• July 23-28, 2006 – Burlington, MA Marriott

• 2006 Forum• November 9-12 – San Diego

• 2007 New England Regional Forum • February 11-13 – Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel

• Professional Development Workshops

• E-mail and Web

Contact us . . .

New England Regional Office470 Totten Pond RoadWaltham, MA 02451

Phone: 781-663-2700Fax: 781-663-2743

http://www.collegeboard.com/about/association/regional/newengland/newengland

NERO Staff• Arthur Doyle, Vice President

• Jeannette Brown, Director of Operations

• Michaela Hansen, Administrative Associate

Higher Education Services

• James Slattery, Chief Educational Manager

• Kay Reynolds Dietrich, Educational Manager

• Julie Shields-Rutyna, Educational Manager

• Reis Hagerman, Solutions Manager

• Rosalie Curcio, Sr. Educational Associate

K-12 Services• Jesus Jara, Sr. Educational Manager

• David Adams, Educational Manager

• Paulo Zina, Educational Manager

• Michael Marchionda, Solutions Manager

• Heather Clarke, Meeting Planner

• Sarah Hershberger, Sr. Educational Associate

• Gloria McMenimen, Educational Associate

• Amanda Francis, Educational Associate

Consultants