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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. 

Connecting student ePortfolios to meaningful transfer credit

Apr 8, 2014

The Transcript is not really for students or employers, but for the faculty, and the registrars as agents of the faculty.

A case study of transgenderism and the college experience

Apr 8, 2014

Ashley Edwards, a graduate student of Neuropsychology at Elon University, won the Conner Scholarship for her original research on transgenderism on campus.

Using relationship management in admissions staff training

Apr 8, 2014

4 concepts that can help admissions staff do better.

MOOCs: Year in review and where we go from here

Apr 8, 2014

What forces led to the rise of MOOCs as one of the hottest and most controversial recent higher trends in education?

The AACRAO College Completion Webinar Sprint: A Summary Report

Apr 8, 2014

AACRAO recently hosted a 3-day webinar sprint to discuss the administration's plan and has prepared a summary report of each day's discussions.

Keys to successful graduate enrollment management

Apr 8, 2014

What are the key features of successful graduate enrollment management (GEM)?

U.S. colleges in a unique position to help veterans succeed

Apr 8, 2014

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs continues to project an increasing number of veterans returning to college to pursue a higher education.

AACRAO honors award winners

Apr 1, 2014

Recognizing the achievement of members and regional associations.

Helping Veterans Succeed: A handbook explained

Apr 1, 2014

Take a sneak peek into three chapters of AACRAO's newest publication.

If you will it, it is not a dream

Apr 1, 2014

Actor Henry Winkler inspires and motivates attendees at the opening plenary.

Resources for LGBT college applicants evolve

Apr 1, 2014

A session presents tools and changes in application information for LGBT students.

Take mentoring to the next level

Apr 1, 2014

Do you know how mentoring can increase student success?

Attendees all ÿa-Twitter' at AACRAO's 100th Annual Meeting

Apr 1, 2014

Some of the highlights of the conference so far, through the eyes - and phones - of attendees.

5 fascinating facts about AACRAO's Annual Meeting History

Mar 25, 2014

Just five more days until AACRAO's 100th Annual Meeting!

Core competencies and proficiencies for AACRAO higher education professionals

Mar 25, 2014

What are the key components of the profession, and what skills should practitioners possess or try to develop?

International Admissions Professionals: Learn how to increase international admissions numbers

Mar 25, 2014

Join us on July 28 to August 1 for the 21st Annual Summer Institute for International Admissions.

SAT changes align test with Common Core standards

Mar 25, 2014

College Board also partners with Kahn Academy to offer free test preparation.

Records Management: The Big Picture

Mar 25, 2014

This workshop will help you minimize workload and remain in compliance.

Spotlight on Annual Meeting: The Interstate Passport Initiative; Determining Newsworthy Topics in Higher Education; and The Common Application

Mar 25, 2014

Meet the Staff: Mike Sisson, Asst. Director of Board Services

Mar 11, 2014