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A Worldwide Network for Professionals in Counseling and Education who
Practice in Government and Military Related Settings
What is ACEG?
ACEG is an Association for Counseling and
Education professionals whose work settings are in government or military
related agencies. It is a Division of the American Counseling
Association (ACA).
Established as the Military Educators and Counselors
Association (MECA) to provide a network of helping professionals serving
the needs of those working in military settings. In April 1994, the
members voted to change the name of the association to the Association for
Counselors and Educators in Government. The change was seen as necessary
to serve the needs of all government employees, including military
personnel and their families. The name also reflects the changing needs of
the membership.
Who joins?
Persons interested in:
- assuring that counseling services and education
programs for clients in the government and military settings will be of
the highest professional caliber;
- developing a network of professionals working in
similar fields throughout the world;
- sharing experiences and training with such
professionals; and,
- enhancing the image and status of such professionals within their
agencies and elsewhere.
ACEG was organized...
- to encourage, deliver, and participate in
meaningful guidance, counseling, and educational programs for all
members of the Armed Services and their families, whether active duty or
retired; civilian employee of the Department of Defense; and, employees
of other government agencies;
- to encourage, develop, facilitate, and promote
professional development activities for administrators, counselors, and
educators working with such populations;
- to develop and promote the highest standards of
professional conduct among administrators, counselors, and educators
working in these environments;
- to establish and maintain full communication
networks among such professionals;
- to encourage development of professional
monographs and convention or conference presentations by members; and,
- to conduct and foster programs to enhance individual human
development and increase recognition of humanistic values and goals
among the members and within the agencies where they practice.
ACEG Members...
Support efforts to achieve professional recognition for
those who work in government or military settings. They help meet a need
for sharing the concerns, information, and techniques of their
professions. ACEG provides a network, which enhances a sense of
community, no matter where ACEG members are located. You
have a friend in ACEG!
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