Wisconsin Area College Counseling Conference (WACCC)

Welcome Wisconsin area college counselors!  The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point is excited to host the 2025 Wisconsin Area College Counseling Conference (WACCC) this year at the Wisconsin Dells!

The Wisconsin Area College Counseling Conference (formerly known as the Wisconsin Association of Professional Counselors in Higher Education) started as an informal annual gathering of counselors from universities, colleges, and technical colleges throughout Wisconsin. The initial goal was to provide opportunities for counselors to discuss topics of mutual concern, network, and share experiences.

The conference has always had a wellness focus, although over the years has become more formal with funding for keynote speakers, chances for more structured presentations, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and numerous opportunities to connect with other campus mental health providers.

The conference typically occurs in late April and is coordinated by a different UW university each year. The funding for the keynote speakers comes from the Universities of Wisconsin and efforts are made to keep the registration costs economical.

Please register here no later than April 11, 2025.

8:00-8:45 AMRegistration and Breakfast
8:45-9:00 AMWelcome Remarks
9:00-10:30 AMKeynote Speaker - Dr. Robert Enright
10:30-10:45 AMBreak
10:45-11:45 AMBreakout Sessions 
 
  • Incorporating Art in Your Therapy: Using Collage Cards to Encourage Client Self-Disclosure
 
  • Enhancing Mental Health Support for Student Athletes: The Role of College Counselors
 
  • Maintaining Your Balance Through Turbulent Times: Strategies to Develop Resilience
11:45 AM-1:00 PMBreak
1:00-2:00 PMBreakout Sessions
 
  • Enhancing Outcomes: Best Practices for Supporting Male Clients in Therapy
 
  • Assessing Disordered Eating in College Counseling
 
  • The Kids Aren’t Alright: Doomscrolling & The Changing Nature of Mental Health in College Classrooms
2:00-2:10 PMBreak
2:10-3:10 PMBreakout Sessions
 
  • Vulnerability of the Therapist
 
  • Clinical Considerations for Polyamorous Relationships
 
  • The Focus Factor: Navigating Attention Challenges in the Digital Age
3:10-3:30 PMBreak with Snack
3:30 PMBreakout Sessions
 
  • Foundations of Clinical Supervision Using a Developmental Model
 
  • Building Bridges
 
  • Making Connections
7:00 PMTrivia

8:00-8:45 AMRegistration and Breakfast
8:45-9:00 AMWelcome Remarks
9:00-10:30 AMKeynote Speaker
10:30-10:45 AMBreak
10:45-11:45 AMGeneral Session: Universities of Wisconsin Behavioral Health Initiative Updates
11:45 AM-12:00 PMClosing and Boxed Lunches

2025 Conference Information

When: April 24-25, 2025

Where: Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Call for Proposals

The WACCC planning committee is looking for presenters to lead sessions and share their expertise at the 2025 Wisconsin Area College Counseling Conference! The Conference has a wellness focus, including keynote speakers, chances for structured presentations, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and numerous opportunities to connect with other campus mental health providers.

If you are interested in formally presenting, please complete the Call for Proposals form by 11:59 PM CST February 21, 2025 to submit a proposal.

Questions?

For additional questions regarding the conference, please contact Stacey Gerken, Director of the Counseling Center at UW-Stevens Point, sgerken@uwsp.edu. 

Upcoming WACCC Locations

Spring 2026: La Crosse

Spring 2027: River Falls