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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. 

Latest Russian higher education curriculum standards mandate use of "credit units"

Nov 12, 2013

The Russian Federation has developed new "Federal State Educational Standards" (FSES) that define higher education programs in terms of "workload credit units", replacing the traditional hours system.

Ask Professor FERPA

Nov 12, 2013

Does a "conditionally-classified" credential student have the right to access all of his records?

Voting changes implemented as AACRAO election period begins; Leadership reflects on expiring term

Nov 12, 2013

The AACRAO Election period is officially underway! Outgoing leaders reflect on their recent service.

MOOC opportunities "Down Under"

Nov 12, 2013

Both Australia and New Zealand have launched free online learning platforms this year, offering massive open online courses (MOOCs) to anyone with an Internet connection and an interest in learning.

Federal college rating system draws mixed reaction from AACRAO members

Nov 11, 2013

A new college rating system will be implemented in 2015 and later linked to federal student aid funding. But many higher education advocates oppose linking the ratings to federal aid.

Are you using best practices when it comes to PDF transcripts?

Nov 1, 2013

AACC's new accountability system heightens the conversation of community college performance

Oct 29, 2013

Earlier this month, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) launched the Voluntary Framework of Accountability (VFA), the first nationwide community college accountability system focused on the community college mission and th ...

AACRAO awards honor member commitment

Oct 29, 2013

Participation in the Association's programs enriches both the profession and the individual; it is because of the contributions of members through service on committees and special projects that AACRAO has become a strong professional assoc ...

Ask Professor FERPA

Oct 29, 2013

Can a professor access grade rosters for a research project?

AACRAO visits ARSEE conference to share ideas

Oct 29, 2013

A team from AACRAO joined the Mexican organization's recent conference to further the partnership between the organizations.

Universities Expand Police Jurisdiction to Improve Student Safety Off-Campus

Oct 29, 2013

Several universities on urban campuses around the United States have expanded the jurisdiction of their campus police in order to increase security in surrounding neighborhoods.

Are you making the most of your document management system?

Oct 29, 2013

A document management system can improve your business process--if you use it right.

Need or merit-based aid? A philosophical question at the heart of higher ed

Oct 29, 2013

Some argue that the growth in merit-based aid has come at the expense of need-based aid to low-income students and therefore has worked at cross purposes to the access agenda.

Spotlight on SEM: Develop an Action Plan for Adult Students (& Survey); The Basics of Strategic Planning; Data Analysis so Easy Even a Dean Can Do It

Oct 29, 2013

The Winter Institute: One reason D.C. is beautiful in winter

Oct 29, 2013

AACRAO IES staff invites you to join us January 27-29, 2014 in Washington DC for the 8th Annual Winter Institute for Transfer Credit.

3 ways to overcome barriers to student success

Oct 28, 2013

In many cases, student engagement = success. Here are three strategies for overcoming common engagement barriers.

Achieving diversity: Is reform enough?

Oct 24, 2013

Three Thumbs Up for "Admission"

Oct 24, 2013

Spotlight on Transfer/Tech: Using big data to enhance student success; State-level transfer policy; Admissions Forum @ Tech

Oct 24, 2013

Straight from State & Regionals: Love blossoms at MSACROA Conference

Oct 24, 2013