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AACRAO's biweekly 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. 

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AACRAO Bylaws Changes

Dec 9, 2024

The Governance Committee invites members to stay updated about the proposed AACRAO Bylaws changes.

AACRAO Connect letter from the editor, December 2024

Letter from the Editor: December 10, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

As the new editor of this AACRAO Connect newsletter, I want to express my gratitude for your commitment to our profession and the sustainability of our professional community.

Ask the FERPA Professors

Dec 9, 2024

The professors answer questions regarding access to the student record following separation from the university.

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Building the Future of Credentials: Explore the LER Accelerator Inventory

Dec 9, 2024

Access this new resource hub for your institution to navigate the complexities of implementing Learning and Employment Records (LERs).

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C&U Special Interview with LeRoy Rooker

Dec 9, 2024

College & University (C&U) concluded its “50 Years of FERPA” series with a special interview in the fall issue with LeRoy Rooker, the nation’s leading authority on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Jody Gordon and Stan Henderson, author of the SEM book trilogy

Meet the Authors of the SEM Trilogy: Jody Gordon and Stan Henderson

Dec 9, 2024

In this interview, Jody and Stan sat down with “AACRAO Connect” to discuss why they were compelled to write about SEM, common misconceptions about what SEM is, their nomenclature journey from “student” to “learner,” and much more.

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Defining the Constructs of Global Data Interoperability

Dec 9, 2024

Learn how AACRAO has partnered on this groundbreaking initiative in advancing the definitions used to describe credentials and competencies.

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Partnerships for Change Across a College System

Nov 25, 2024

Learn how a college system partnered with AACRAO Consulting on its journey to develop and align enrollment management efforts, presented to participants at the SEM 2024 Conference.

View from the SEM 2024 conference audience of the Presidential Plenary Panel.

How 'SEM Presidents' Walk the SEM Talk

Nov 25, 2024

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.

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Top Enrollment Factors Revealed by Talking to Families

Nov 25, 2024

Read how Curry College boosted engagement by learning the differences between student and family expectations.

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Switching from the Accidental Path to Developing Purposeful Leadership

Nov 25, 2024

Be intentional about how you develop future practitioners in higher education with tips from leaders at three different institutions.

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Nudging the Way to Culture Change and Learner Retention

Nov 25, 2024

Learn how Syracuse University systematically implemented positive changes for its students, faculty, staff, and community.

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New Infrastructure to Transform College Recruiting and Admissions

Nov 25, 2024

The highlights of two sessions at SEM 2024 examine how some institutions are incorporating innovative credentials into their recruiting and admissions processes and how reducing barriers to adoption with new data infrastructure can help.

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Welcoming Our 200th SEM-EP Learner

Nov 25, 2024

Meet our 200th SEM-EP admit, Kissinger Dzanie, a Senior Admissions Officer at Ashesi University and our first learner from Ghana.

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2024 Release of 'Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange'

Nov 25, 2024

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the “Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange," by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

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Government Relations Update on 2024 U.S. Election Impact and Insights on Priorities

Nov 25, 2024

Learn what the AACRAO Government Relations team is working on related to the U.S. Election, FVT/GE, and more.

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Ask a Consultant

Nov 11, 2024

Our consultant provides a planning exercise approach for implementing new technology systems, such as an SIS.

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Doug Lederman of Inside Higher Ed Discusses Potential Impact of Election Results at SEM 2024

Nov 11, 2024

Gain insights on how the election results could impact higher education from the SEM 2024 Closing Plenary speaker Doug Lederman, editor and co-founder of Inside Higher Ed.

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Meet our Newest Community and Content Facilitator

Nov 11, 2024

Meet the newest of our six Community and Content Facilitators (CCFs), who are here to help you optimize your membership benefits year-round.

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Researching the Plan That Secured Enrollment During Crisis - October SEMQ

Nov 11, 2024

A new SEMQ article discovers how strategic planning provided the essential foundation for one institution to navigate crisis, secure critical investments, and sustain enrollment and retention during the COVID-19 pandemic.