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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.

two illustrated figures sitting across from one another at a table with red speech bubbles coming from both — SEM-EP Celebrates 50th Graduate - An interview with Patrick Tanner

Sep 7, 2021

An interview with Patrick Tanner our 50th SEM-EP graduate.

Illustrated hand reaching for a red gem hidden in a crevasse. — SEM 2021 Session Highlight | Accessing Hidden Gems: Discovering Top Students in US Public Schools

Sep 7, 2021

Read about our upcoming SEM 2021 Session - Accessing Hidden Gems: Discovering Top Students in US Public Schools

Group of people sitting on folding chairs arranged in a circle while they all hold note pads. — New C&U - Researchers Seek Student Input on Design of Comprehensive Learner Records

Aug 23, 2021

Latest C&U issue covers topics in comprehensive learner records, job satisfaction, international credential evaulation, and more.

photo of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on a sunny day — Register For The 2021 Baden-Wurttemberg Virtual Seminar

Aug 23, 2021

Applications for the virtual Baden-Württemberg Seminar are open.

illustration of a diverse group of females looking stoically into the distance — AACRAO Book Club - We Should All Be Feminists

Aug 23, 2021

Attend AACRAO's August Book Club to discuss "We Should All Be Feminists"

group of hands holding out gears such that they align with each other — Field Notes - Barriers & Blunders in Transfer: Part 2

Aug 23, 2021

Contributor Thomas J. Grites explores topics in transfer and possible solutions.

salmon background with a computer monitor displaying a multi-participant video call — Indiana ACRAO Hosts Virtual Workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aug 23, 2021

Learn about Indiana ACRAO's experience hosting a virtual conference and promoting engagement with their membership.

Photo of the United States Navy flag flying in the wind with a sunny sky in the background. — Starting from scratch: Insights from the NEW U.S. Naval Community College

Aug 23, 2021

Upcoming webinar with United States Navy Community College President, Dr. Randi Consentino.

web of cartoon figurine headshots connected by intersecting lines — Calling all Doctoral Students - Paging Dr. AACRAO

Aug 23, 2021

New listserv and virtual meet-and-greet for members pursuing their doctoral degrees.

group of business people listening to a speaker — AACRAO ASCEND Program Application Now Open

Aug 23, 2021

AACRAO's Ascend Program Application is now open. Learn more about the program, its goals, and how to apply.

Cyan background with an illustrated smart phone and laptop, both of which have bull horns coming out of their screens. — Spread the Word for Afghanistan: Using the Article 26 Backpack and Supporting the AUAF

Aug 23, 2021

Article 26 Backpack more important than ever in light of recent events taking place in Afghanistan.

Female teacher helping a female student with something on a laptop. — Field Notes - Moving from Hierarchy to Collaboration

Aug 9, 2021

AACRAO contributor Amy Harth explores lessons learned in management and leadership.

illustrated figures work together to build a bar graph that is steadily increasing — Bethel University Grants Credit to First Student for Completion of the SEM Endorsement Program

Aug 9, 2021

Learn about the SEM Endorsement Program and credit agreement with Bethel University.

wooden table with a mug of coffee, spilled coffee beans, and a blackboard with the words "coffee break" displayed — Join The Upcoming State & Regional Coffee Break

Aug 9, 2021

Join AACRAO's State & Regional Associations Coffee Break to discuss event and conference planning.

bullseye outlined by darts that missed the target — Field Notes - Barriers and Blunders in the Transfer Process

Aug 9, 2021

Contributor Thomas J. Grites explores topics in transfer and possible solutions.

photo of grass field leading up to Capital hill — AACRAO Hill Day Advocate Spotlight

Aug 9, 2021

AACRAO's 2021 Congressional Hill Day Advocates have been chosen.

baby blue background with a computer monitor in the center and various icons, such as a bull horn and bullseye, coming out of the screen — AACRAO to Offer Five Scholarships to Partner Data Analytics Course

Aug 9, 2021

AACRAO partners with Element451 to provide 5 scholarships for enrollment analytics course.

Female professional looking at a paper while sitting in front of a computer monitor at an office desk. — Field Notes - Continuous Improvement: Creating a Departmental Audit

Jul 26, 2021

Field Notes contributor Katie Brown demonstrates how to use resources available to improve your department.

two silhouettes shake hands — SEMQ Welcomes New Editorial Board Member

Jul 26, 2021

SEMQ Welcomes new editorial board member Jairo McMican to the team.

Diverse group of students smiling eagerly at someone out of frame. — #DoublePell Launches New Campaign and Website

Jul 26, 2021

AACRAO recently helped launch the #DoublePell campaign to double the maximum Pell Grant by June 2022.