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AACRAO's bi-weekly 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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Embracing Diversity to Empower the Future of the Profession

Apr 30, 2024

Raising up our future leaders through coaching and mentorship.

Engage with Congressional Offices at AACRAO's Hill Day

Apr 30, 2024

Become an advocate, discuss higher education policy with decision-makers, and grow your network.

Creating Solutions in Transfer

Apr 30, 2024

Tech adoption and A.I. are advancing faster than ever and are impacting every facet of the higher education experience. Stay informed and help guide the future on your campus.

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Perspectives on Academic Course Failure

Apr 30, 2024

Our newest edition of SEMQ explores Academic Course Failure and many other topics in enrollment management.

Ensuring Continuity and Success: Succession Planning in the Division of Enrollment Management

Apr 30, 2024

The importance of succession planning and the retention of institutional knowledge in enrollment management.

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Better Together: The Inside Scoop on AAPI Heritage (not History) Month

Apr 30, 2024

What is AAPI Heritage Month, why was it created, and what can you do to get involved in the celebration.

Ask the FERPA Professors

Apr 29, 2024

The FERPA Professor considers appropriate disclosure in the case of a Federal Grand Jury subpoena.

Ask the FERPA Professors

Apr 15, 2024

The FERPA Professor reflects on exceptions in the case of a GAO (Government Accountability Office) audit.

Preparing Your Credit Policy for New AP Courses and Exams

Apr 15, 2024

Updated information regarding the two new AP courses announced from College Board.

Journey of Engagement: Reflections on Three AACRAO Conferences

Apr 15, 2024

An AACRAO member's journey with association engagement and professional development across three AACRAO Annual Meetings.

AACRAO Annual Meeting - First Time Attendees

Apr 15, 2024

AACRAO's work in meeting member needs and ensuring that young professionals have access to the resources they expect.

SEM Implementation, Development, and Tracking Processes

Apr 15, 2024

A look at the work the College of Southern Idaho has accomplished as they pursue their five year SEM plan.

Credit for Prior Learning and Assessment

Apr 15, 2024

The importance of credit for prior learning (CPL) and key practices and opportunities for institutions.

Academic Operations - Accreditation

Apr 15, 2024

Perspectives from a chapter author of AACRAO's newest publication: Academic Operations and the Role of the Registrar.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: FERPA the Basics

Apr 9, 2024

FERPA: The Basics a fresh perspective from a first time attendee.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: We Survived a Cyberattack!

Apr 9, 2024

A look at how two schools responded and learned from major cyberattacks on their institutions.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: Supporting International Students' Decision-Making Through Pre-Admission Advising

Apr 9, 2024

Providing the right information to incoming international students to promote student success.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: Beyond the Classroom: How AI is Revolutionizing Administrative Services

Apr 9, 2024

An optimistic and informative look at how non-technical users can leverage a.i. to accomplish complex tasks and streamline their processes.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: Defrauding the Fraudsters

Apr 9, 2024

A look at fraudulent admission applications, how to spot them, and the tools being used to combat this tactic.

LIVE from AACRAO 2024: Implementing Success

Apr 9, 2024

Interdepartmental collaboration and cooperation to promote student success.