Access Scholar Program

ACCCCS is committed to increasing knowledge and promoting services that take into consideration the social determinants of health. The Access Scholar Program is one way we help promote expertise in supporting a broad cross-section of the students our centers serve.

Program:

Two award recipients will have the opportunity to attend and participate in the ACCCCS Annual Conference.  The conference provides an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge related to clinical administration in college and university counseling centers and to network with those currently in clinical director/coordinator positions. 

Access Scholar Recipients will receive waived conference registration and will be provided a stipend check of $2000.00 (to cover for travel, hotel, and food expenses) after their conference presentation).

Access Scholar award recipients will provide a conference program about a topic which will educate the ACCCCS membership about the social determinants of health as related to clinical practice or the administration of clinical practice. The conference program may be co-presented by recipients or the recipients may share the allotted program time for unrelated presentations.

Award recipients will also be paired with a Clinical Director/Coordinator mentor, who has strong interest in/commitment serving all students within Counseling Center work, as a conference “buddy.”

Eligibility:

1) Interest in or aspiration to become a clinical director/coordinator.  No previous experience in a formal position as the primary clinical director/coordinator of the center and no previous or current membership in ACCCCS. 

2) Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the consideration of the social determinants of health in their work. 

Application process: 

Applicants should e-mail the following materials to [email protected]: 

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Personal statement which addresses:

• How the Access Scholar Program would enhance career objectives

• How you consider the social determinants of health in your daily practice

• Demonstrated commitment to the clinical aspects of Counseling Center work and any related formal or informal leadership

3) One letter of recommendation from your institution’s clinical director.  

• The clinical director should notify the center’s director of the nomination to provide positive recognition for the candidate and to obtain approval that, if selected, the candidate would attend the conference.

Selection Criteria and Selection Process:

Candidates’ applications will be reviewed by the Access Scholar Program Committee with attention to the following:

• Applicant’s personal statement

• A letter of recommendation from your clinical director  

• How you consider the social determinants of health in your daily practice

• Readiness to benefit from the Access Scholar Program

If you have questions, please contact Arellys Aguinaga at [email protected]