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 over 150 members from over 115 member institutions. RACC membership is currently experiencing major growth in regional members representing colleges outside of the US.
RACC
Executive Board
Chairperson
Kat Delgado
Texas Christian University
Term Ends: Summer 2027
Vice Chairperson, NorCal
Mariesa Negosanti
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Term Ends: Summer 2028
Vice Chairperson, SoCal
Casey Shubin
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
Term Ends: Summer 2029
Treasurer
Scout Cooper-Wilson
Tarleton State University
Term Ends: Summer 2029
Professional Development
Amber Patterson
Texas Christian University
Term Ends: Summer 2028
Communications / Secretary
Madeline Fetter
Oregon State University
Term Ends: Summer 2027
Membership
John Moore
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Term Ends: Summer 2028
Technology
Jamie Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Term Ends: Summer 2029
Counselor Relations
Dominique Blais
University of Oregon
Term Ends: Summer 2027