What is RACC?
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The Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) is composed of college admission professionals who represent colleges and universities outside the state of California.
All of these out-of-state institutions are NACAC and/or WACAC members and have dedicated the necessary resources for a regional office to serve Californians by providing information on educational opportunities out of state.
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RACC members work closely with students and families of California while partnering with high school, community college and independent counselors throughout the state.
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We are a resource. The admission professionals of RACC are available to assist you and your students with questions about their institutions and the admission process.
Our History
est. 1989
RACC Established
Regional Admissions Counselors of California was the very first regional professionals group in US history. The organization started in the late 1980’s with 8 members and began group travel together in the early 1990’s. In 1992, RACC had its first big public appearance during their Gold Rush Presentation at the WACAC conference that year.
The 2000’s
RACC Growth
Over the next few decades, RACC continued to grow in membership and become more organized. RACC launched their first website in 2001 and established their Executive Board and By-Laws in 2009.
2010 and beyond
RACC Today
In 2019, RACC celebrated their 30-year anniversary. The organization is well known across the state of California and has grown to 172 members from over 130 member institutions. RACC membership is currently experiencing major growth in regional members representing colleges outside of the US.
RACC
Executive Board
Chairperson
Amanda Marsh
University of Oklahoma
Term Ends: Summer 2024
Vice Chairperson, NorCal
Schaller DeSart
University of Nevada, Reno
Term Ends: Summer 2025
Vice Chairperson, SoCal
Destiny Martinez
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Term Ends: Summer 2026
Treasurer
Mandie Corcoran
Elon University
Term Ends: Summer 2026
Professional Development
Brittany Slaughter
Elon University
Term Ends: Summer 2025
Communications / Secretary
Molly Ingram
University of Arizona
Term Ends: Summer 2024
Membership
Chris O’Sullivan
University of Iowa
Term Ends: Summer 2025
Technology
Jack Josellis
University of Arizona
Term Ends: Summer 2026
Counselor Relations
Rachel Adelman
Saint Louis University
Term Ends: Summer 2024