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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.

collage of tiny hexagons with cartoon faces in each — AACRAO’s 2021 Transfer Practice Summit - Wrap-up

Jul 26, 2021

See what happened at the 2021 Transfer Practice Summit and learn about upcoming opportunities to collaborate with higher-ed professionals.

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Jul 26, 2021

Latest release from SEMQ explores a variety of topics in enrollment management.

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

Jul 26, 2021

Applications for the virtual Baden-Württemberg Seminar opening soon.

illustration of four sets of hands on table pointing to two open books. table also has pencils, coffee, and a cookie on it. — Prepare for the July Book Club - Discussing "The Transfer Experience"

Jul 12, 2021

Join the July Book Club to discuss "The Transfer Experience: A Handbook for Creating a More Equitable and Successful Postsecondary System."

cartoon figure reminiscent of Einstein stands in front of a chalkboard with the board "FERPA" written on it — Ask the FERPA Professor

Jul 12, 2021

The FERPA Professor answers a member questions regarding research and record notation.

Aerial view of a figure sitting at a desk while on a video conference call. — AACRAO Small College Registrar Series - Summer Continues

Jul 12, 2021

The small college registrar webinar series continues with William Stanfill, Ed Siffring, and Julia Funaki.

Illustration of a female figure wearing blue that is sitting in a pink chair in front of a giant laptop with a giant version of the same figure displayed on the screen. — Field Notes: Self-Advocacy is Not Selfish

Jul 12, 2021

Field Notes: AACRAO Women's Caucus Chair Laura Remillard writes on the importance of self-advocacy and gives tips on how to improve.

illustrated figure writing on a large checklist with a giant pencil — New Survey Open Focused on Undergraduate Admissions

Jul 12, 2021

New survey is open exploring criminal & disciplinary questions in undergraduate admissions and recruitment.

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Jul 12, 2021

Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that went into creating AACRAO's latest on-demand course on the history of American Higher Education

yellow background with a female wearing a pink sweater looking inquisitively off to the side — Engaging Students to Prepare for Successful Transfer

Jun 28, 2021

An interview with Renee Esparza, Austin Community College, Transfer Resource Director, about successful transfer strategies and her upcoming session at AACRAO's 2021 Transfer Practice Summit.

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Jun 28, 2021

Attend AACRAO's July Book Club to discuss "The Transfer Experience: A Handbook for Creating a More Equitable and Successful Postsecondary System."

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Jun 28, 2021

Comprehensive Learner Record (CLR) Phase II Report is out now and available for download.

cartoon figure reminiscent of Einstein stands in front of a chalkboard with the board "FERPA" written on it — Ask the FERPA Professor

Jun 28, 2021

The FERPA Professor answers questions regarding the recordation provision and inadvertent information release.

computer screen showing a multi-participant video call — Caribbean Examinations Council Webinar (CXC®)

Jun 28, 2021

Free webinar hosted by the Caribbean Examinations Council focused on protocols, procedures, and adaptations in the examination cycle.

Female of color working on a computer while sitting at a desk in the front of a classroom. — Announcing: The Small College Registrar Summer Series

Jun 15, 2021

Learn more about the small college registrar summer series coming in late June.

two illustrated figures sit on a book with a red car parked to their side. In the background there are giant leaves and a compass visible — Understanding the needs of today’s transfer student

Jun 15, 2021

AACRAO researcher looks at the data and explores the needs of the modern transfer student.

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Jun 15, 2021

The National Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada hosts webinar to explore new platform.

illustrated hand drops a coin into a blue piggy bank which is resting on top of a book — AACRAO's SEM Endorsement Program scholarship deadline approaching

Jun 14, 2021

The SEM Endorsement Program offers scholarship opportunities to AACRAO Members and deadlines are coming soon.

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Jun 14, 2021

Using the Registrar's Self-Assessment to engage your team.

photo of the US capitol — Apply for AACRAO’s Virtual Hill Day

Jun 14, 2021

AACRAO invites all members to participate in the 2021 Congressional Hill Day event.