founded in 1991
A Division of the American Counseling Association
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Dear ACCA Colleagues-
ACCA has been fortunate in having Dr. Rick Hansen as President; he provided steady, solid, and principled leadership that has strengthen the Association. As I assume the President's role, Rick will continue to serve, as Past President. Thank you, Rick, for your excellent service!
This year, the EC will be working on a new strategic plan for the Association that will be presented to the membership for consideration. This plan will focus on immediate Association concerns as well as where the Association can go in the future. We will explore the realities of conference planning and the possibilities of hiring an association manager-like professional. We will explore approaches to increasing membership and ways to further enhance the membership experience. Our exploration will also examine collaborative relationships with other professional associations - what makes sense and where should ACCA being putting its energy. And, we will be planning for the 5th National ACCA Conference, to be held in St. Louis, Missouri - October, 2010! We also need your help - as there are several great leadership opportunities that are specifically designed for ACCA members to assume. Interested? Contact me!
College counseling is about the whole person. College mental health practitioners, be us social workers, medical practitioners, therapists, counselors, clergy, career counselors, psychologists, or personal counselors (just to name a few), are all invested in student development and student success. With the increase in the severity of presenting concerns on college campuses today, we must all work together to provide excellent and comprehensive services for our students. In fact, one critical issue for us professionals (and our administrators) is to not forget the importance of the student development work we do, as we prepare for and respond to clinical crises.
As your incoming President, I want to thank you for your confidence in me. We have an exciting year ahead of us and I look forward to serving you and representing you. Never hesitate to contact me or any of the Executive Council members - we are here to serve you and the Association!
Sincerely,
Kevin F. Gaw, PhD
ACCA President
Georgia State University