Name:   Ben Schears
Name of College:  Cowley College
Position @ College:
          Director of Admissions
Held Position since: June 2006
Positions held in your professional experience:
          Director of Admissions, June 2006 - Current
          Admissions Coordinator, Oct. 2004-June 2006
          Admissions Representative, Feb. 2003-Oct. 2004
Contact Info:
          Cowley  College
          125 S. 2nd Street
          Arkansas City, KS  67005
          800-593-2222  Ext. 5245
          E-mail:  schears@cowley.edu
Education:
         MA in History - Emporia State University, 2004-current
         BS in History - Emporia State University, 2003
         AA - Cowley College, 2001

2005-2007
Technology Committee Chair

Ben Schears

Positions Held/Committees served in KACRAO:
          Technology Committee Chair, 2005-current         
          Professional Development Committee Chair, 2004-2005
          Local Arrangements Committee member, 2005, 2006
          Technology Committee member, 2004-2005
          Professional Development Committee member, 2003-2004

What have been your favorite memories of being a member of KACRAO?
           Meeting other people within the profession and attending the fall conference.

How has KACRAO assisted you in your professional development?
            It has given me insight into the admissions profession that I might not have otherwise realized.  I’ve made many great professional contacts and have gotten to know people from other institutions from across the state!

What is your advice to your fellow KACRAO members and colleagues new to the profession?
          The best way to get involved in KACRAO is to join a committee!  Find one that interests you and give it 110% of your effort!  You’ll meet new people and make great friends!