Using technology to develop integrated student systems and services is critical to the success and survival of today's modern university.

The AACRAO Technology Conference brings together technology practitioners and managers from the offices of:

• Admissions
• Bursar
• Enrollment management
• Financial aid
• Registration
• Central IT departments supporting student services

More than 500 participants come to share ideas, information, and solutions on the practical application of technology in support of student services .

What's New

Congratulations to Karen Schultz of Penn State University! She registered prior to the Technology Conference early bird deadline and is the winner of a two-night stay at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Just Announced

LeRoy Rooker, Director of the Family Compliance Office with the U.S. Department of Education, will present updates and discuss new issues surrounding FERPA at the closing plenary presentation on Saturday, July 12.

AACRAO is hosting an Identity Management (IdM) Workshop on July 9 and 10 in conjunction with the Technology Conference. Sponsored by the National Student Clearinghouse, this two-day interactive workshop is designed for college and university registrars and their information technology colleagues. The workshop will explore multi-institutional strategies for identity management on college campuses and help set its future direction. For more information and to register for the workshop, please visit www.aacrao.org/identity/

• The hotel reservation deadline at the Marriott is June 18. Please remember that this is a limited block of rooms and availability cannot be guaranteed.