Admission Practices Committee

The NEACAC Admissions Practices Committee exists to provide information, resources, and support that promote principled conduct among professionals who guide students through the college admission process. Grounded in ethical practice, the committee works to ensure members consistently advocate for students’ best interests as they navigate their pathways to higher education. Core to this work is NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission, which the committee encourages all admissions professionals to become familiar with and use as a foundation for their practice.

Resources the Committee Provides for NEACAC Members

This committee provides presentations on ethical practices. If you are interested in having this committee present to your team, please reach out to [email protected].

If you are a member of the NEACAC organization and are experiencing an ethical dilemma and would like assistance on how to best use resources, please send us an email at [email protected]. If you are not a member of the NEACAC organization, please reach out to the NACAC Admissions Practices Committee.

NACAC Updates and Resources

On-Demand Ethical Practices Courses: NACAC provides a wide variety of on-demand courses, including ones that focus on ethical practices. You can find more information and register online on NACAC’s on-demand learning site.

NACAC continues to provide updates to the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. We encourage all members to review the website regularly and stay informed through NACAC communications to ensure they are up to date on the latest guidance and best practices.

A variety of ethical dilemma scenarios, developed by NACAC, are available across multiple topic areas. Each scenario includes guided discussion questions, potential approaches for consideration, and references to the relevant sections of the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission. These resources are intended to serve as educational tools to support admissions professionals in navigating complex situations with integrity and professionalism.

The NEACAC Admissions Practices Committee is comprised of the chair and a group of professionals. 

Committee Chair:
Karen Gerrior-Mariani
High Point University
[email protected]

Committee Members:

Ashley Araya, University of California Riverside
Amanda Berthiaume, Southern New Hampshire University
Laura Campuzano, Smith College
Erik Gullard, Suffolk University
Anastaia Hagerstrom, Boston University
Kathy Moody, Lynnfield High School
Becky Mulholland, University of Rhode Island
Jonah O'Hara, Rocky Hill Country Day School
Gabriela Reyes Jusino, Boston University
Kelli Reyngoudt, Worcester Academy
Kathy Sabet, Independent Counselor
Debbie Schwartz, Independent Counselor

NACAC's Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission is a best practices guide developed by NACAC to guide the work of the organization and to suggest high standards of integrity and best practice among its members to better serve students. The language of the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission is reviewed regularly by NACAC and its affiliate members, including NEACAC.  NEACAC members who wish to propose changes to the Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission may do so by contacting a member of the NEACAC Executive Board.