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AACRAO's bi-weekly professional development e-newsletter Connect offers timely information, actionable tips, and expert guidance relevant to your career; stories about interesting colleagues doing inspiring things; and news about association services, activities and resources.

Like a virtual, on-demand AACRAO conference-between-conferences, Connect keeps professional conversations alive and helps you stay engaged with the association that advocates for and believes in your career. 

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Education in Crisis - Ukraine & Venezuela

Mar 7, 2022

Upcoming webinar explores the situation for students in Ukraine and Venezuela.

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New College & University Released

Mar 7, 2022

Explore AACRAO's College & University Journal as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of SEM-EP.

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Inspiring Creativity in the Workplace

Mar 7, 2022

Learn the importance of fostering innovation and creativity at your institution.

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Building Relationships for Success

Mar 7, 2022

Creating meaningful relationships to advance your initiatives.

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Celebrating and Commemorating Black History Month

Feb 22, 2022

Learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved.

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Key Enrollment Indicators - The Building Blocks of Strategic Enrollment Management

Feb 21, 2022

Understand the key enrollment indicators impacting your institution and how to measure them.

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Participate in the Revision of CAS Admissions Standards

Feb 21, 2022

The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education seeks subject matter experts as it revises admissions standards.

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SEMQ Announces New Editor-in-Chief

Feb 21, 2022

AACRAO welcomes new editor-in-chief, Dr. Clayton Smith, to SEM Quarterly.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Feb 21, 2022

The FERPA Professor addresses questions regarding data retention policies and right to access.

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Building your Professional Toolkit

Feb 21, 2022

Explore topics in both study abroad and credential evaluation being presented at AACRAO's 107th Annual Meeting.

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Increase Degree Achievement and Transfer Success

Feb 7, 2022

Learn more about new higher education technology and degree and achievement solutions.

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Advancing Interviewing Skills

Feb 7, 2022

The interview process is changing. Learn the skills and tactics needed to succeed in the changing workplace.

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Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence

Feb 7, 2022

Learn more about AACRAO's ASCEND program and the opportunities it provides.

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A New Approach to Authenticity in 2022

Feb 7, 2022

What do students need? How can you attract and engage them, and how can you incorporate that into your marketing efforts?

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New Study Looks at Veterans’ College Choice Process

Feb 7, 2022

Learn more about veteran enrollment, graduate enrollment management, Canadian SEM, and more.

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Closed-Loop Marketing in Enrollment

Feb 7, 2022

Learn how higher ed institutions create "closed loop" systems integrating their marketing, admissions, and enrollment strategies.

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20 Ways to Promote Empathetic Leadership

Feb 7, 2022

Learn to lead with empathy and improve communication in the Registrar's Office.

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SEMQ Seeks Editor-in-Chief

Jan 25, 2022

AACRAO's SEM Quarterly seeks a new Editor-in-Chief.

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Ensuring Equity Through Machine-Learning

Jan 24, 2022

Learn how university analysts are ensuring equity and utilizing machine learning to promote student success.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Jan 24, 2022

AACRAO's FERPA Professor examines issues regarding zoom recordings and "student education records."