Annual Conference Committee
Committee Purpose:
The Annual Conference is charged with planning the Annual Conference held the first Thursday and Friday in December. This conference is a forum for professional development for Council members.
Committee Purpose:
Organize and facilitate the Day/Night Fairs in Colorado.
Co-Chair: Alisa Walker, Colorado Mesa University
Co-Chair: Zach Colter, Metropolitan State University
Counselor Workshops Committee
Committee Purpose:
This committee plans a series of Counselor Workshops each Fall. They coordinate so that workshops are offered geographically across the state of Colorado to reach as many counselors as possible. These workshops are to provide a forum for issues and concerns of the membership and to provide an update to attendees from member colleges and universities.
Co-Chair: Amber Mekelburg, Colorado Mountain College
Co-Chair: Ashly Carrera, Metropolitan State University
Co-Chair: Alysha Rowzee, Metropolitan State University
Elections & Recognition Committee
Committee Purpose:
The purpose of this committee is twofold: first, to identify members of Colorado Council who have contributed so much to our profession and organization and should be recognized for their contributors; second, to identify candidates for open positions on the CCHS/CR Executive Board and create a ballot of candidates. This committee is also responsible for reviewing nomination for High School Counselor of the Month and College Admissions Professional of the Month.
CCHS/CR and the Colorado Department of Higher Education have formed a partnership to recognize outstanding high school counselors around the state. Counselors may be nominated. Counselors are selected based on the following criteria:
- Initiating a unique college prep program
- Community involvement
- Building relationships with the higher education community
- Leadership positions held in education related organizations (CCHS/CR for instance)
- Participation in high school activities/sponsorship of programs
- Number of years as a counselors
*Principles, peers, students, parents or teachers may make recommendations.
Committee Purpose:
The Handbook Distribution Committee is responsible for overseeing the organization, management, and timely dissemination of handbooks to students, counselors and college admissions representatives. This committee ensures that all recipients receive accurate and up-to-date versions of the handbook, whether in print or digital format. Key responsibilities include managing inventory and distribution logistics. The committee plays a vital role in ensuring that all community members have access to the essential information, policies, and resources needed for success.
Chair: Wyatt Kokol, Metropolitan State University
Handbook Revision Committee
Committee Purpose:
This committee annually reviews the Council Handbook and collects information and updates from each Colorado institution that is represented in the Handbook. Every summer a new Handbook is published and provided to each member of the Council and sold to interested parties. The Handbook is sold at a reasonable cost, making it available to students and families of all income levels. It contains current information about higher education costs, financial aid, scholarships, educational programs, admissions standards, and other features of each Colorado college and university that is Council members.
Historian
Committee Purpose:
To distribute the Colorado Council Handbook to those who purchase it through their membership or online. We also distribute the handbook to all Day/Night programs and work with counselors to provide handbooks to sell to their students and parents during the college nights or other post-secondary functions.
Purpose of Committee:
This committee reviews applications for new memberships and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee for acceptance. The chair is responsible to send out membership renewal notices each year.
Chair: Michelle Paine, Grand Valley High School
Professional Development Committee
Committee Purpose:
This committee works to provide meaningful and relevant Professional Development opportunities to the members of the CCHS/CR including high school counselors and college admission representatives.
Co-Chair: Leilani Mullins, CSSD11 – Career and College Access Coordinator
Co-Chair: Lori Hixon, College Counseling Service
Scholarship Committee
Committee Purpose:
The purpose of the CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado.
Chair: Mason Jenkins, Community College of Aurora
Social Media Committee
Technology Committee
Committee Purpose:
The technology committee is tasked with keeping Council apprised of technology needs and to help assist with the communication back and forth with the Council website's webmaster to ensure that the website is operational and efficient.
Chair: Zach Lebsock, Pikes Peak State College