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Retired and Former AACRAO Members

Connect to the world of higher education

With AACRAO membership you'll be connected to more than 11,000 members from institutions around the world. Facilitate your professional development by attending discounted meetings, gaining complimentary subscriptions to our College & University journal and more.

Why should you join? Development never ends, retired or not. Keep current on trends in the field by collaborating with our members and lending your voice to discussions about practices in the field. 

Annual Membership Price: $151

Requirements: YOU BE A RETIRED MEMBER OR A MEMBER WHO LOST EMPLOYMENT AND IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP.  

Develop Professionally

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Professional Competencies

Keep up to date on skills areas like technical knowledge and professional development and contributions to the field. We have the tools for you.

Online Learning

From free webinars to self-paced on-demand learning, AACRAO's online learning covers a variety of subjects—technology, strategic enrollment management, admissions, FERPA, transfer, credential evaluation, and international education—and allow you to engage with the presenters and instructors.

Take the next step in your career

Maybe you want to reenter the workforce or change the trajectory of your career--AACRAO's Career Navigator is a wealth of job postings and resources for you. 

Gain Recognition

Retired Members - Gain Recognition


Get Published

AACRAO's professional journals College & University and SEM Quarterly are always accepting articles and have a wide circulation base.

Research Opportunities

Leverage the expertise of our over 11,000 members and contribute to one of the premier sources of practice related research within the global higher education community. 

Join a committee

Do work you're passionate about, with support and mentoring from fellow members. From Caucuses to specialized topics, it's all one community. 


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AACRAO's bi-weekly professional development e-newsletter

Interested in ACE's Blockchain Innovation Challenge?

Jul 13, 2020, 14:04 PM
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Last month, the American Council on Education (ACE) announced a Blockchain Innovation Challenge to fund projects that explore how blockchain can address many issues in education and the workforce, such as ownership and portability of individual learner records. Due to higher than expected interest, the deadline to submit the early interest form indicating desire to participate has been extended to Monday, July 20.

You can learn about the Blockchain Innovation Challenge, as well as read a report we published on the existing research around blockchain, here: https://www.acenet.edu/Research-Insights/Pages/Education-Blockchain-Initiative.aspx 

AACRAO Consulting: Technology Optimization and Selection We can help you identify and address the barriers that prevent you from making the most of current and new technologies. From backend systems to automated records to student-facing web applications, we’ll provide expert recommendations on maximizing your technology investments to produce the greatest return. What’s more, we bring extensive knowledge of best practices in enrollment services to ensure your technology investments support your goals.

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Our meetings, workshops, and international institutes are designed instruct, educate and foster collaboration between professionals and institutions. Connect with old friends and register for one today.

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Questions? Contact us at membership@aacrao.org or (202) 355-1040