President's Column

Hello PennACE colleagues!

As I write this, it's hard to believe that the fall semester is already halfway over and that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I hope the semester has been a successful and rewarding one for you and your campus community.

Amid the busyness of the season, I encourage you to take a few moments to read this newsletter and learn about the many exciting initiatives and opportunities taking place within PennACE. One of my goals as President this year is to encourage every member to play an active role in the success of our association. Throughout the year, I will use this space to highlight ways you can become more engaged and make the most of your PennACE membership.

There are many ways to get involved! Please consider one of the opportunities below:

Join a Committee

One of the best ways to connect with colleagues and contribute to the association is by serving on a committee. Our board members welcome new ideas and would appreciate additional support as they work toward their goals for the year.

We are currently seeking members for the following committees:

• Certification Committee

• Annual Conference Committee

• Grants Committee

• Membership Committee

• Professional Development and Employer Relations Committee

• Student of the Year Award Committee

Submit a Conference Program Proposal

Now is a great time to start thinking about potential conference presentations. Do you have expertise you'd like to share? Have you recently completed a research project? Have you launched a new initiative or program for students, employers, or alumni that has shown positive results? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please watch for the Call for Proposals later this semester and consider sharing your knowledge and experiences with your PennACE colleagues at the annual conference in Lancaster this May.

PennACE is truly strengthened by the engagement and contributions of its members. Getting involved is a wonderful way to expand your professional network, learn from colleagues across the state, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships along the way.

Remember: You only get out of PennACE what you put into it. I hope you'll join us and become an active part of all that makes our association such a valuable professional community.

Sincerely,

Nicole Feldhues

President, PennACE

Executive Director, Career Development Duquesne University