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The Metropolitan New York College Career Planning Officers Association is an organization of college career counselors and placement officers representing more than 60 colleges and universities in the greater New York metropolitan area. Founded in 1960, with 49 charter members, its membership has grown to approximately 170. The organization continues to promote the professional growth and development of its members while providing the opportunity to exchange ideas, information and creative solutions concerning career development issues.

A seven member executive board elected by the membership governs MNYCCPOA. The Board consists of: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Directors.

Membership Benefits

All full members of MNYCCPOA have voting privileges and can hold elected office. All members are encouraged to take an active role in the organization by serving on committees or making presentations to the membership at our meetings.

MNYCCPOA Meetings

MNYCCPOA Meetings are scheduled three times each year: fall, winter and spring at college and corporate locations throughout the metropolitan New York area.  Typical topics include current issues and trends in hiring, training, and career counseling. Guest speakers are leaders from the academic, corporate, non-profit, and government sectors. There is always an opportunity to meet with colleagues for informal discussion. Issues concerning the membership are on the agenda of the business meeting conducted at each MNYCCPOA meeting. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are awarded.

Professional Development Program

One meeting each year is usually dedicated to the professional development of the membership. These meetings offer members the opportunity to upgrade their skills and expertise.

MNYCCPOST

This newsletter, published three times each year, informs members of upcoming events, current issues in career planning and job placement, professional news and employment opportunities.

Membership Roster

An annual membership directory is published and distributed to members in October with an addendum published in February.

Alva Cooper Awards

MNYCCPOA award for exceptional research, writing or programming in career development.

Committees

Alva Cooper Awards - Reviews the submitted materials and selects the recipient(s) for this prestigious award.

Archives - Preserves the records and history of MNYCCPOA.
Employment - Maintains a listing of career planning and placement positions available for professionals conducting a job search.

Web Page Development - Supports the organization's professional presence on the world wide web.

Membership - Develops new contacts and provides information to prospective members.

Newsletter - Publishes MNYCCPOST

Professional Development - Plans programs related to specific development needs of the membership.

Public Relations - Publicizes the work of the organization and its members to the professional community and the press.

Membership Categories

Three types of membership are available:

Full Member

• Has primary responsibility in career planning and/or placement in a degree granting college, university, or other educational institution, in the greater New York metropolitan area.
• May vote and hold elected office in MNYCCPOA.

• Involved with career planning and/or placement but has primary responsibility elsewhere within the institution.
• Former full member now in a different position within the institution and no longer eligible for full membership.
• May have rights and privileges except eligibility to vote or hold elected office.
• Any individual interested in seeking employment in career counseling.

• A graduate student enrolled in a course of study leading to a career in career planning or placement.
• May have rights and privileges except eligibility to vote or hold elected office.