Overcoming challenges in admissions, student services, enrollment, and registration & records. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, this theme encourages collaboration and innovative thinking among professionals, emphasizing practical solutions that address the dynamic issues faced by institutions.
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Get the on-the-ground "buzz" from takeaways of the Presidential Plenary at SEM 2024 from an AACRAO champion who has attended 33 of 34 SEM Conferences.
Be intentional about how you develop future practitioners in higher education with tips from leaders at three different institutions.
Meet our 200th SEM-EP admit, Kissinger Dzanie, a Senior Admissions Officer at Ashesi University and our first learner from Ghana.
Learn what the AACRAO Government Relations team is working on related to the U.S. Election, FVT/GE, and more.
As globalization intensifies, the necessity for accurate and equitable international credit evaluation has become more prominent.
Explore how George Washington University and American University are taking action and supporting student voices.
Never underestimate the power of a good vendor relationship.
Enhancing leadership skills, networking, and making a significant impact on enrollment practices in an evolving landscape.
Addressing planning fatigue and learning to operationalize plans using LinkEx.
Overcoming imposter syndrome in higher ed by engaging in networking opportunities through AACRAO and the importance of building connections for personal and professional growth.
Fostering mutual growth and support without the hierarchical dynamics of traditional mentoring, coaching, or teaching models.
Peek behind the curtain of AACRAO's ASCEND program through lens of its coaches.
Nurturing and developing your leadership skills while embracing a collaborative approach to learning.
Digging into the profound impact your vote has on higher education and the state of public policy.
Equipping yourself to lead, inspire, and make an impact.
Learn what it takes to thrive and grow in positions that seem perpetually stuck in the middle at higher education institutions.
Explore AACRAO's newest resource, the Higher Education Glossary, supported by the U.S. Higher Education Nomenclature Committee.
Promoting student success by advocating for change in academic policy.
Leveraging AACRAO opportunities to advance the profession both personally and for the membership as a whole.
More than just words, AACRAO member Michelle Gruber shares her perspective on attending the 2024 Congressional Hill Day event.
AACRAO's professional development program ASCEND kicks off with the 2024-2025 cohort.
Knowledge, talent, experience, wisdom…each of us has one or more of these to share.
Meet AACRAO's newest Community and Content Facilitator and take a peak behind the curtain at the work AACRAO does to encourage community involvement.
Staying committed to education and mutual respect in a divided landscape.
Using AACRAO tools to connect job seekers to resources and jobs in a few easy steps.
Taking advantage of professional development and community through the AACRAO Ascend Program.
A continued look at how we measure and establish objectives for the "value" of higher education.
Recognizing and exploring the challenges women face in leadership positions in higher education.
Get involved in AACRAO meeting planning and help shape our upcoming conferences.
Navigating the Maze: A Guide to the Registrar's Office and Financial Aid Office
Raising up our future leaders through coaching and mentorship.
Become an advocate, discuss higher education policy with decision-makers, and grow your network.
The importance of succession planning and the retention of institutional knowledge in enrollment management.
An AACRAO member's journey with association engagement and professional development across three AACRAO Annual Meetings.
AACRAO's work in meeting member needs and ensuring that young professionals have access to the resources they expect.
Understanding the value of experience, expertise, coaching, and mentoring as you progress in your career.
AACRAO's Program Committee guides and shapes the Annual Meeting each year, learn more about the work they do and how you can get involved.
AACRAO's Peer Mentorship program is up and running, learn more about what it is, how it works, and where the program is going.
See how AACRAO's ASCEND program coaches make an outsized impact on their charges and the importance of these types of professional relationships.
Explore varied approaches to emergency preparedness in the registrar's office.
Tips on approaching challenges from new perspectives and how to tap into your authentic self in your work.
Increasing Access and Inclusion through open membership and resource sharing.
Increasing engagement through professional development.
Help AACRAO stay abreast of and guide higher education public policy.
Equipping our higher education colleagues with the tools they need to take their career to the next level.
The importance of transparency and how it benefits higher education institutions.
Recognizing and celebrating the work of those who came before us and how it impacts and guides our work.
Learn more about "Well-Being in Higher Education" a free virtual event coming February 26 - March 1.
Approaches to professional and personal development with a focus on self-actualization and confidence building.
See how other higher ed professionals utilize the SEM Endorsement Program to highlight and validate their skills in enrollment management.
Understanding the impact of recent legislation and how it connects to Black History Month.
See the work being done behind the scenes to ensure your membership experience meets your needs and promotes collaboration.
Explore your opportunities to collaborate, network, and learn from higher education colleagues around the globe.
Meet AACRAO's newest Research Advisory Board member and learn more about how research is conducted at the association.
Thoughts on how your mindset influences your work, career, and those around you.
AACRAO's professional development program ASCEND kicks off with the 2023-2024 cohort.
Explore expert opinions on transfer, enrollment management, student retention, and much more.
Approaches and perspectives on promoting retention, professional development, and success at your institution.
If you find yourself unusually ornery or easily frustrated, check your self-care bucket. It is likely bordering on empty.
An in-depth review of the 2023 SEM Conference from the perspective of AACRAO member Tara Kent.
Meet our newest Community and Content Facilitators and learn more about the work they'll be doing in the coming months.
Help us ensure that AACRAO's voice is heard in the development and implementation of CAS standards.
Steps you can use as you navigate change management in your work.
Current status of accessibility in the association, where we are and where we're going.
Understand the research and methodology university leaders employ to address issues in enrollment, tuition, and more.
Making student success a priority in the registrar's office.
Tools and approaches you can use to reduce burnout and increase productivity at your institution.
Promote, interact, and engage with the AACRAO Community.
Steps you can take to ensure your team feels heard and valued.
Taking a more intentional, global, and strategic approach to credential innovation.
The Registrars role in influencing and changing the future of higher education to better serve diverse learner and societal needs.
Tips for submitting your AACRAO Annual Meeting session proposal.
AACRAO's Congressional Hill Day gives a voice to membership and empowers higher education leaders to lead on the issues affecting their institutions.
Assessing and overcoming challenges in DEIB through careful planning and strategy.
AACRAO's latest College and University journal explores conversations around the great resignation, higher education research, and much more.
Understand how varied approaches, viewpoints, and methods can be effective leadership tools, even when they go against common advice.
Learn about the German higher education system, student exchange, equivalencies, and more.
A look at the importance of followership skills for both leaders and followers.
Navigating the grey area between academic policy, intent, and student success as a higher education professional.
Evaluating, researching, and understanding what is happening in the higher ed employment landscape.
Incorporating project management principles and methodologies to effect institution-wide change in process and culture.
One member's journey and advice in building, defining, and thriving in a new role.
Read about our upcoming AM2023 session "Records Retention Best Practices: Mandated and Homegrown Approaches"
What makes a great leader and how do you gain trust in your position?
Take part in AACRAO's growth through upcoming volunteer positions.
Read about our upcoming AM2023 session "Pivot to a Successful Production Calendar."
Learn about, and incorporate, black history month into your work.
Learn more about, and take part in, upcoming research focused on collective turnover.
See how you can get involved with key decisions being made about and in higher education.
Explore tactics, strategies, and best-practices in navigating accessibility in higher education and enrollment.
See some of the upcoming and implemented changes taken at AACRAO based on your feedback.
Meet the newest members of AACRAO's College & University Journal editorial board.
Learn about and participate in research in institutional succession planning.
Learn more about the AACRAO Board of Directors and apply to be Parliamentarian.
SEMQ seeks authors for an upcoming Special Edition focused on topics in DEI.
Learn more about the in-person International Institute coming in February.
Learn about AACRAO's ASCEND program from a participant's perspective and see what the program is all about.
Read the latest volume of AACRAO's College & University Journal exploring topics in Student Retention, Higher Ed Healthcare, Education Policy, and much more.
Learn the steps necessary to advance your work from a "job" into a long-term career.
Developing leadership skills through encouragement, grace, and patience.
Learn about AACRAO's professional development program ASCEND and meet the 2022 cohort.
Get involved with your membership - AACRAO College & University Journal now accepting applications for the C&U editorial board.
Be a part of a special program for women seeking to further their leadership skills in higher education administration.
Creating mindful and engaging FERPA training.
AACRAO teams up with the U.S. Census, see how you can get involved in this work.
Learn more about LatinX heritage month and find out how you can join in the celebration.
Utilizing AI & Chatbots to improve student success and enrollment at your institution.
Position yourself as a future institution leader with this professional development program.
See how AACRAO members make a difference advocating for higher-ed in Washington D.C.
See how one ASCEND member, Kayla St. Clair, utilized the program to build and develop her SEM community.
Join the SEMQ Editorial Board and help guide and promote the future of enrollment management.
AACRAO VP of Leadership & Management Development, Philip Hunt Sr. discusses the Registrar's role in shared governance.
Explore professional growth and development with a member of AACRAO ASCEND.
Learn how to recognize and overcome self-doubt, lack of confidence, and imposter syndrome.
Learn how institutions can track, promote, and attribute credit for "soft skills."
Learn about the upcoming AACRAO-AICE International Institute & Symposium happening in July.
Learn about the professional development opportunities offered by joining the AACRAO Collective.
Learn how one of AACRAO's current ASCEND members applies broad enrollment management strategies to her unique situation.
Learn about the AACRAO Public Policy Advisory Group, who's involved, and how to participate.
See the AACRAO 107th Annual Meeting through the eyes of a first-time attendee.
Learn more about the AACRAO ASCEND program from member Malia Jones.
Explore insights into vulnerable students and possible solutions.
A new mentorship program from the New England ACRAO.
Learn best practices and real world advice for fostering development in your team.
Learn more about AACRAO's ASCEND program through the lens of its participants.
Learn the importance of fostering innovation and creativity at your institution.
Creating meaningful relationships to advance your initiatives.
The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education seeks subject matter experts as it revises admissions standards.
Learn more about AACRAO's ASCEND program and the opportunities it provides.
Learn about the strategies and tools used to ensure growth in your Registrar's Office.
Field Notes contributor, Cynthia Suter, discusses her experience evaluating, aligning, and reorganizing the registrar's office.
AACRAO's SEM Quarterly seeks contributors focused on student access and success.
Learn how to evaluate your Registrar's Office in areas of FERPA, Solomon Ammendment, Student Right To Know, and much more.
Building on and understanding the impact of mentorship on success.
SEM Conference speaker, Shaimaa Hassanein, gives advice on fostering improvement and leadership skills.
AACRAO's ASCEND Cohort met in-person for the first time at the 2021 SEM Conference in Miami, FL.
Learn more about The Sandwich Generation and how it can affect you and those you care for.
Monday's AACRAO SEM Plenary Speaker Jeff Selingo speaks on the current state if higher education and the path ahead.
Learn about AACRAO's professional development program ASCEND and meet the 2021 cohort.
Field Notes contributor Aimee Regoso discusses process development and methodology for handling exceptions.
See how Pacific University implemented its peer mentorship program to enhance the student experience.
A little known but important professional takes center stage in a new international research project.
Field Notes contributors Katie Brown and Michael Godbehere share their tips and best practices for maintaining strong relationships remotely.
Making the Transition from Financial Aid Director to Enrollment Manager at #SEM2021
How efficient is your registrar's office?
Learn how to engage with the Federal Legislative Process by taking AACRAO's new Advocacy course.
An interview with Patrick Tanner our 50th SEM-EP graduate.
Latest C&U issue covers topics in comprehensive learner records, job satisfaction, international credential evaulation, and more.
Contributor Thomas J. Grites explores topics in transfer and possible solutions.
Learn about Indiana ACRAO's experience hosting a virtual conference and promoting engagement with their membership.
New listserv and virtual meet-and-greet for members pursuing their doctoral degrees.
AACRAO's Ascend Program Application is now open. Learn more about the program, its goals, and how to apply.
AACRAO contributor Amy Harth explores lessons learned in management and leadership.
Learn about the SEM Endorsement Program and credit agreement with Bethel University.
Field Notes contributor Katie Brown demonstrates how to use resources available to improve your department.
Join the July Book Club to discuss "The Transfer Experience: A Handbook for Creating a More Equitable and Successful Postsecondary System."
Field Notes: AACRAO Women's Caucus Chair Laura Remillard writes on the importance of self-advocacy and gives tips on how to improve.
Learn about the behind-the-scenes work that went into creating AACRAO's latest on-demand course on the history of American Higher Education
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.
Attend AACRAO's July Book Club to discuss "The Transfer Experience: A Handbook for Creating a More Equitable and Successful Postsecondary System."
Learn more about the small college registrar summer series coming in late June.
The SEM Endorsement Program offers scholarship opportunities to AACRAO Members and deadlines are coming soon.
Using the Registrar's Self-Assessment to engage your team.
Apply now to join and provide campus guidelines and best practices for alternative credentials.
The National Student Clearinghouse, an AACRAO Corporate Partner, launches learning and employment record tool.
AACRAO On-demand Learning launches a suite of new courses for higher-ed professionals.
Dr. Soraira Urquiza and Joyce Philip recap our recent Book Club discussion and their thoughts going forward.
Apply for one-year position by Feb. 26.
Author to speak at the AACRAO (106th) Annual Meeting.
Stay connected with your fellow AACRAO members.
Insight into the pros and cons of making a professional change.
AACRAO is excited to finally host Ibram X. Kendi and Joel Zeff -- and bring our Annual Meeting to a virtual format.
College & University seeks stories about professional experiences of the ongoing pandemic.
Mr. von Munkwitz-Smith reflects on his experiences with AACRAO.
Participants receive mentoring, support, and guidance from SEM experts.
Hosts of For the Record and Admit It reflect on their experiences thus far.
Work group offers recommendations for association growth.
AACRAO members are more stressed than ever. Lean on your community.
Share your knowledge and talents.
Building a narrative helps people understand and engage complex issues.
Empowering women to acknowledge and share their accomplishments.
Understanding what registrars experience in mentoring roles.
Hone this critical professional skill.
3 lessons learned from a women's leadership development group.
Keys to building relationships, particularly this fall.
Getting the fundamentals down.
Collaboration, multiculturalism, and more. An interview with Mary Callahan.
How to keep your digital audience engaged.
Is it the right time to look for a job? Learn more.
There will be no 'return to normal' after this. Could that be good for higher ed?
Learn what board members do. Applications open now.
In response to the rapidly evolving events surrounding Coronavirus, campuses across the country are suspending staff travel and cancelling some study abroad programs.
Tips for dealing with difficult feelings in the workplace.
No matter how indirect your path to higher ed admin, this advice can help you succeed.
One of our largest caucuses, the Black Caucus is open to any member interested in advancing the black community in higher ed.
This 2019 revision of the Registrar Services standards is the the first in over a decade.
Start today and make 2020 the year for career transformation.
Developing an idea for a proposal can have many positive outcomes for your career.
A strategy for success for early and mid-career changes.
In this era of professional mobility, how do you cultivate and keep reliable, long-term staff?
Set boundaries at work to be more effective and happier.
Join AACRAO Gives for #GivingTuesday, and shop professional development for yourself and your staff.
Opportunities can help new employees thrive, underemployed professionals grow, and lead to promotion.
New voting initiative raises nearly $3500 for AACRAO Gives.
Fostering deeper connections through literature.
Outgoing, current, and new members provide a valuable contribution to the field.
The basic and often unspoken rules to succeed in a new job.
A hiring manager shares how to make the most of your in-person interview.
In speed mentoring rounds at SEM, 13 volunteers supported mentees' career aspirations.
ASCEND will prepare a diverse group to take on leadership roles in Enrollment Management.
Admit It, covering admissions topics, and For the Record, covering records and registration, are picking up steam.
You're invited! Connect with our thriving online community to catalyze your career.
Valuable insight into resource allocation and communicating with leadership to make the most of a tight budget.
What I wish I had known before my first AACRAO.
What we know about the role of CAO (and Registrars and Enrollment Officers)
Research on academic leaders who derailed. Has this happened to you?
Whether it’s a campus shooting or a natural disaster, effective communication can literally mean life or death.
Senior staff need to help create upward mobility for younger professionals.
TFW "enrollment destiny" is yours for the taking.
20 years after an embarrassing defeat, the author learns something about her resilience.
FEEDBACK REQUESTED: What kinds of studies will address day-to-day EM issues and concerns in the real world?
A series of articles from early-career professionals navigating higher education.
The importance of inclusivity and teamwork.
ASCEND helps you prepare for the next step in your enrollment management career.
3 common questions & ready resources for new evaluators
Online data reports (a.k.a. “fact books”) can provide insight and visualizations across campus/es for analysis and research.
The value of a different perspective.
5 strategies for staying sane.
How a strong work ethic and the practice of gratitude spurred one professional's career growth.
A look at reasons to reorganize, ways to communicate, and strategies for success.
Strong and satisfying relationships take work. Start today to make a difference in your career and in someone else’s.
No new service or program should be offered without first asking how its impact on student success will be determined.
An occasional Connect column delivering bite-size career advice for higher education administrators.
Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 1, 2019.
“Don’t be afraid of your own voice,” says Whitney N. West.
Would you like to be an AACRAO Ambassador? Learn more!
New projects, research-in-progress, and common challenges make great poster session material.
The Admit It podcast covers common misconceptions about trans students.
Four strategies for growth when opportunities seem limited.
AACRAO’s College & University and SEM Quarterly Journals are seeking manuscript submissions for 2019.
You don’t have to be an extrovert (hot tip within), and you don’t have to have all the answers.
Luisa Havens Gerardo shares tips picked up along her higher education journey.
One higher ed professional offers realistic, hard-won wisdom about working through crisis.
Common concerns and a helpful strategy for shifting perspective.
AACRAO helps higher education fill an anticipated 2,100 vacant SEM roles.
Hosted by James Miller, the first episode of "Admit It" drops on Nov. 12th.
How to support this essential role at your institution.
AACRAO On The Road's rogue REG101 cohort makes up their own verbs.
Application deadline December 1st.
Committees, meetings, and processes, oh my! Higher ed institutions aren’t generally considered nimble. But they’re going to have to change to thrive.
How to seek leadership opportunities, expand your knowledge and skill set, and cultivate your interests.
Cut through the complexity and clutter of leading an admissions/recruitment program and ensure the fundamentals of sustained, successful student recruitment aren't neglected.
A veteran, an athlete, and a scholar step up to share colleagues’ SEM journey.
That's the story of, that's the glory of, professional development.
4 strategies for investing in your future
Announcing the 2016 Baden-W├╝rttemberg Seminar
The International Education Administrators Program offers participants a unique perspective on education systems, a professional network that spans the globe'and is better than any vacation. Accepting applications through Feb. 1.
They are currently accepting applications for October 2016 seminars in France and Germany.