2026 Regional Council Application


2026 Regional Council Application
Region 2 & Region 8

Please review these instructions before submitting your Regional Council Application. 

 DEADLINE: Thursday, February 5 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

In March 2025, International ACAC members approved the creation of a Regional Council made up of eight Regional Representatives. This new structure is an important and exciting step toward increasing member engagement and strengthening our global network. We invite members who are passionate about advancing the mission of International ACAC and representing their regional perspectives to apply for a three-year term on the Council, beginning in July 2026. To be considered for the upcoming election, please complete your application and submit all required materials by February 5, 2026.

Regional Council

  • The Regional Council serves under the Vice President for Global Affairs. 
  • The Regional Council will consist of eight Regional Representatives, with one representative per region. 
  • The Representatives on the Regional Council will support the work of the Board during their 3-year term.
  • Non-voting members can run for Regional Representative positions, and ALL members can vote in this process.
  • Members are only eligible to run for the position of Regional Representative for the region in which they live; similarly, members are only eligible to vote for the Regional Representative for the region in which they live. 

Regional Council Responsibilities

  • The RC will meet a minimum of three times per year: twice virtually, once in-person with the Executive Board prior to the annual conference in July.
  • Regional Representatives will produce a yearly report to the Board and membership (submitted at the time of the annual conference), outlining salient issues and concerns and making recommendations for the coming year.

Application & Consideration

A complete application includes the following information:

An application will only be considered complete when all information listed above is received. The deadline is February 5, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time for all required documentation to be submitted.

*Each applicant that is slated will also be required to submit a short video to share with membership. 

Questions should be directed to Wilson Lee, International ACAC Immediate Past President and Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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Applicant Information

Please provide your professional title (for example: "College Admissions Counselor" or "Director of International Admissions").

Please provide your institution or organization.

Please select the country where you live.

Please select the region where you are located and applying for. Regions are numbered rather than named, starting at the International Date Line. Refer to this map to confirm your region and the corresponding number.

DIVISION OF THE WORLD 

The regions are as follows, and numbered, rather than named. This decision was made so as not to impose any cultural/positional associations on the name. Regions are deliberately numbered from the International Date Line, moving westward, again so as not to seemingly favor any one region by starting in a more arbitrary position.

Select your membership type from the list below. Please note that ALL active members of International ACAC are eligible for the Regional Council.

Please indicate the years of experience you have in college admissions, counseling, or related field:

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Application Questions
The GNC will use the following information when establishing a slate of candidates. These answers will be shared with the general membership if you are slated for a position. Please keep this in mind when completing your application.

Please share your previous volunteer involvement and how these experiences have prepared you to contribute meaningfully to the work of this organization.

*If slated, your answer to this question will be shared during the voting period so members can learn more about you as a candidate.

Please respond in 2500 characters or less.

Please outline your leadership experience, including your philosophy and how you lead and support volunteer teams. Highlight accomplishments that demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and inclusive leadership.

*If slated, your answer to this question will be shared during the voting period so members can learn more about you as a candidate.

Please respond in 2500 characters or less.

How would you describe your understanding of this Regional Representative role, including your priority areas, vision, and anticipated challenges? Please also share innovations to strengthen regional networks, enhance member engagement, and improve communication, while noting current effective practices.

*If slated, your answer to this question will be shared during the voting period so members can learn more about you as a candidate.

Please respond in 2500 characters or less.

Identify a major issue in college admissions or international education that you would prioritize addressing in your region. Describe how you would advocate for change through collaboration with regional and global partners.

*If slated, your answer to this question will be shared during the voting period so members can learn more about you as a candidate.

Please respond in 2500 characters or less.

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Time Commitment
International ACAC Regional Representatives meet a minimum of three times annually: Twice virtually and once in-person before the Annual Conference (including partial participation in the Board Retreat). Attendance at the Annual Conference is required. If unable to attend in person due to unforeseen circumstances, remote participation will be offered.

Do you anticipate a change in your country/region of residence in the coming year? If yes, please give us your thoughts on continuing or a succession plan to ensure regional stability on the next page.

NOTE: This information is kept confidential by the Governance & Nominating Committee.

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Time Commitment
International ACAC Regional Representatives meet a minimum of three times annually: Twice virtually and once in-person before the Annual Conference (including partial participation in the Board Retreat). Attendance at the Annual Conference is required. If unable to attend in person due to unforeseen circumstances, remote participation will be offered.

Please explain your plans to relocate to a different country or region. Of primary interest is whether the change may impact your eligibility and/or availability to serve on the Regional Council.

NOTE: This information is kept confidential by the Governance & Nominating Committee.

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Additional Application Materials

All candidates running for election to the Regional Council do so with the understanding that this is a volunteer position; however, they must be willing to commit multiple hours per week to the role. The number of hours will depend on the specific position. There will be times of the year when the time commitment is much less and times when more support is required. It is important for the candidate to have both the understanding and support of their supervisor and institution.

Please complete the Institutional Support Agreement and upload the signed copy here.

If you are unable to upload the form here, you may email it to Elections@internationalacac.org. Please ensure your full contact information is included.

20MB max

Please upload your CV or resume here.

If you are unable to upload the document here, you may email it to Elections@internationalacac.org. Please ensure your full contact information is included.

20MB max
Confirm Submission

You are about to submit your application for the Regional Council.

Before you submit: be sure to review your application carefully to ensure all questions are answered completely. Once you submit this form, you will no longer be able to make changes.

An application will only be considered complete if all information is received by February 6, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

A complete application includes the following:

  • Completed Application Form (this form)
  • CV/Resume (either uploaded here or emailed)
  • Institutional Support Agreement (either uploaded here or emailed)
  • 60-80 Second Video (if slated)

If you have trouble uploading any of the required documents, please email them to Elections@internationalacac.org.