March 2025 - NC Legislative Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SACAC Hosts Successful Legislative Day in Raleigh

Raleigh, NC – February 12, 2025 – The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) proudly hosted a successful Legislative Day in Raleigh, bringing together education professionals and policymakers to discuss key issues impacting students across North Carolina.

Attendees had the opportunity to engage in insightful discussions with Senator Dave Craven (R-Randolph), Representative Ray Pickett (R-Watauga), and Representative Beth Helfrich (D-Mecklenburg), as well as participate in an informative session with David Hawkins, Chief Education and Policy Officer at NACAC, who joined via Zoom.

Distinguished Speakers:

● Senator Dave Craven serves as a key advocate for workforce development and education policies in the North Carolina Senate, focusing on bridging education with economic growth.

● Representative Ray Pickett, a leader in higher education policy, brings extensive experience supporting North Carolina’s community colleges and universities.

● Representative Beth Helfrich, a dedicated advocate for public education, works to ensure equitable access and resources for students across the state.

● David Hawkins, a national expert in college admissions policy, provided invaluable insights into higher education trends and legislative priorities at the federal level. 

This year’s SACAC North Carolina Legislative Day underscored the importance of collaboration between educators and policymakers in ensuring North Carolina students have access to the resources they need for postsecondary success. SACAC looks forward to continuing this critical work and expanding advocacy efforts in the future.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Amy Robinette | NC Government Relations Co-Chair

📞 252-813-5753

📧 robinetteah@necprepschool.com

Heidi Waibel | NC Government Relations Co-Chair

📞 336-906-4998

📧 hwaibel@cannonschool.org