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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. 

AACRAO teams with K-12 assessment consortia to help colleges use new readiness results

Jun 2, 2014

This guidance offers a list of potential options for delivering the results from these assessments to higher education institutions.

Credit hours, credentials and competencies

Jun 2, 2014

For a variety of reasons many professionals are questioning whether credit hours and grades in courses are a good representation of a student's academic history and accomplishments.

Former Secretary of State Albright and NPR's Scott Simon to speak at AACRAO Annual Meeting

Jun 2, 2014

Save the dates: April 12-15, 2015, at the Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD.

Russia-Ukraine dispute: Impacts on Crimean education credentials

Jun 2, 2014

AACRAO IES has been following the latest developments in the ongoing territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the Crimean peninsula and the city of Sevastopol and its effect on the region's system of education.

Chief Enrollment Management Officer Career Profile report

Jun 2, 2014

This report is designed to provide a glimpse into the career profile and daily responsibilities of chief enrollment management officers in the United States

Sponsored research at AACRAO

May 30, 2014

In order to help meet the needs of members, AACRAO has begun to engage in sponsored research.

Meet a Consultant: Michele Sandlin, Managing Consultant

May 30, 2014

Consulting has kept Sandlin on the cutting-edge in many new strategic enrollment arenas, such as technology.

Can you say Baden-W├╝rttemberg?

May 20, 2014

Each fall, thanks to the generosity of the Baden-W├╝rttemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK), north American international higher education professionals have the opportunity to apply for the prestigious B-W Seminar.

EAIE announces 3 webinars for international educators

May 20, 2014

European Association of International Educators, an AACRAO association partner, is offering webinars on topics including fraud in Chinese diplomas, Google Analytics and social media.

First year on the AACRAO Board of Directors

May 20, 2014

Two board members reflect on their first year of service.

From backpack to transcript -- How are we changing with the times?

May 20, 2014

What is the role of the registrar when it comes to MOOCs, "competency-based" learning and other disruptive innovations in higher education?

Improve delivery of SEM services

May 20, 2014

And consider sharing your institution's SEM story.

Ask Professor FERPA: Policy language change OK?

May 20, 2014

Readers pose privacy questions--feel free to send yours!

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.