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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. 

College & University is looking for a few good writers

May 20, 2014

Do you have an idea or opinion that you want to share?

Get involved with the leadership of AACRAO--or nominate your candidate!

May 20, 2014

As part of changes to AACRAO's governing structure, a new board position, the Vice President at Large, was added in 2013.

It's here: Authentic Indian transcripts sent via the Parchment Exchange Platform

May 20, 2014

AACRAO International Education Services (IES) is ready to take its partnership with Parchment to the next level by implementing the Parchment Exchange Platform.

Presentation by The Student and Exchange Visitor Program at Summer Institute 2014

May 19, 2014

As part of its outreach efforts, on July 28, SEVP will participate in a joint panel with the U.S. Department of State at AACRAO's 21st Annual Summer Institute for International Admissions.

Navigating new pathways towards student success

May 6, 2014

Forming institutional partnerships and serving students authentically.

2 frank questions all registrars and admissions officers should ask

May 6, 2014

Take an honest look at your campus' strengths and shortcomings. Consider submitting a session for next year's Annual Meeting -- deadline extended to this Friday.

Transfer and Technology: More than a two-way street

May 6, 2014

Enrollment professionals must be informed consumers of transfer student research.

AACRAO SPEEDE Committee Executive Summary

May 5, 2014

The SPEEDE Committee shares its executive summary for the first quarter 2014.

5 questions to consider in the quest for better records management

Apr 22, 2014

AACRAO Consulting session highlights from AACRAO's 100th Annual Meeting

Do students hear us above the noise?

Apr 22, 2014

One school's communications audit yields some surprising--and informative--results.

Meet the AACRAO Staff: Jeff Petrucci, Assoc. Exec. Dir. for International Initiatives

Apr 22, 2014

A veteran with extensive international experience offers his expertise.

Are you LinkedIn?

Apr 22, 2014

3 ways to maximize your profile--and 10 mistakes to avoid

Mentoring on the precipice of change

Apr 22, 2014

Find kindred spirits, breathe, and advocate for yourself and your team

10 tips for engaging in campus politics

Apr 22, 2014

Political obstacles also provide leadership opportunities.

Reminder: Please complete your annual meeting survey

Apr 21, 2014

If you haven't yet, please take a moment to complete the survey emailed to you after the conference.

Save the date: AACRAO's 2015 Annual Meeting

Apr 21, 2014

The Call for proposals is open -- deadline May 5.

Perspectives on the transfer and awarding of credit for military training and experience

Apr 21, 2014

Can your institution readily answer the question "How much transfer credit will I receive for my military training and experience?"

Comparing competency-based assessment practices

Apr 19, 2014

Competency based education allows students to progress as they demonstrate mastery of academic content.

Everything you didn't know about the US education system

Apr 8, 2014

In a preconference workshop, AACRAO International Education Services (IES) explains various aspects of the US education system to international attendees of the AACRAO Annual meeting.

The MOOCs are coming! Are they here to stay?

Apr 8, 2014

Michael Burke, Registrar of Harvard University, offered a quick update on the growth and direction of MOOCs.