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April 09 2025
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways.
This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.
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February 26 2025
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways.
This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.
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November 19 2024
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October 22 2024
AACRAO and Ithaka S+R have released "Balancing Access and Accountability: Insights from States with Existing Transcript-Hold Regulations Part 2," highlighting the effects of state-level transcript-hold regulations on higher education. Key findings include that 97% of institutions altered their practices following state regulations, with over half eliminating transcript holds for unpaid balances. The report notes that while changes affected a small portion of learners, 90% of institutions felt prepared to comply with new federal regulations. It emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to prevent unpaid balances and offers recommendations for institutions to adapt effectively to regulatory changes. For more details, the full report can be accessed online.
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September 03 2024
Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.
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August 14 2024
Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education.
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June 26 2024
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) has published a new report, "Balancing Access and Accountability: Assessing the Implications of the New Federal Transcript-Hold Regulation for Higher Education - Part 1." Authored by Dr. Wendy Kilgore of AACRAO and Dr. James Dean Ward of Ithaka S+R, the report examines the effects of federal regulations limiting transcript holds for unpaid balances. Data from a survey of 326 institutions reveals that while 77% do not plan to use partial-transcript holds, many are eliminating holds and changing policies in response to the new regulations. The report highlights the need for ongoing research and collaboration to understand and adapt to these changes, promoting learner success and institutional stability. The full report is available on the AACRAO website.
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June 24 2024
AACRAO and Sova announce the launch of the Learning Evaluation and Recognition for the Next Generation (LEARN) Commission, a new national effort to recognize undergraduate learning and improve credit evaluation policies and practices. The LEARN Commission will evaluate policies and practices for transferring and applying credit between accredited institutions, as well as policies and processes for recognizing credit earned from high school dual enrollment and learning obtained in the workplace and military.
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April 17 2024
A coalition of national associations representing stakeholders in higher education has formed the LER Accelerator to address the slow adoption of digital credentials in college campuses. Led by AACRAO, the coalition aims to promote Learning and Employment Records (LERs) as evidence of learners' skills to employers.
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January 31 2024
Due to the continued delays in the availability of FAFSA applicant data, AACRAO, in collaboration with eight other higher education associations, urges colleges and universities to extend institutional enrollment, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines beyond the traditional May 1 date.