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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. 

Classes resume at Nigerian public universities after six-month strike

Feb 10, 2014

A strike of Nigerian public university employees finally ended in December.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Feb 10, 2014

Are applications submitted by a student already attending another component of the institution considered protected by FERPA?

ACT report gives schools new tools to recruit and retain STEM students

Feb 10, 2014

Released last week, The Condition of STEM 2013 reveals an untapped pool of students who have an interest in science and mathematics but are not planning to pursue a related career

In Memory of Donn B. Stansbury

Feb 10, 2014

A long-time AACRAO member and pioneer in the development of student records management and on-line registration recently passed away.

AACRAO website survey now available

Feb 10, 2014

What are we doing well? What needs improvement?

Ohio State launches scholarship for transgender students, named for AACRAO member

Feb 10, 2014

The Ohio State University recently announced the addition of a 9th scholarship targeting GLBT students--The Jack Miner Scholarship for Transgender Students.

White House summit empowers higher ed leaders to improve college access

Jan 28, 2014

AACRAO SEM Conference Director William Serrata shares his thoughts on attending.

Social media tactics are key to student engagement

Jan 28, 2014

Here are some examples of effective use of social media.

Spotlight on Annual Meeting: Targeted Analytics, Business Process Improvement and FERPA

Jan 28, 2014

ïAACRAO Spotlight interviews feature our conversations with industry experts, highlighting key issues and promoting sessions and workshops at the upcoming conference.

3 ways to make the most of a new job

Jan 28, 2014

These tips can help you succeed whether you're new to--or well into--a career in academic and enrollment services.

Admissions professionals: How to succeed in the new economy

Jan 28, 2014

How can we balance the students' needs and budgets with the financial viability of institutions?

AACRAO board assesses its performance

Jan 28, 2014

The AACRAO board of directors performs two regular self-assessments.

Philippines: Updates on typhoon-damaged universities

Jan 28, 2014

Following the "super typhoon," the Philippines Commission on Higher Education (CHED) set January 15, 2014, as a goal date for reopening universities.

Recruit successful students: Consider noncognitive variables

Jan 28, 2014

Consider information beyond grades, courses and test scores to determine whether a student is a good fit.

Carbon-based error: 3 tips to protect student records

Jan 28, 2014

Offices can take every technological precaution, but staff in those offices are equally important to record security.

Preventing and dealing with compliance lawsuits

Jan 28, 2014

A must read for anyone who works with students on a daily basis.

SPEEDE Committee Executive Report, Oct.-Dec. 2013

Jan 23, 2014

An executive summary of the ongoing activities of the Standardization of Postsecondary Education Electronic Data Exchange (SPEEDE) Committee for the fourth quarter 2013.

Summary Analysis: AACRAO Member Satisfaction Survey

Jan 14, 2014

Overall, the programming, services and higher education advocacy provided by AACRAO are meeting or exceeding the expectation of those members who responded.

International admissions professionals: 3 ways to stay up-to-date on trends

Jan 14, 2014

Continuing education is essential for those working in the field of international admissions.

Retention plans: Why they fail and how to fix them

Jan 14, 2014

How can institutional data be used more effectively to guide retention planning?