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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. 

University IT professionals and private sector partners express concern over emerging privacy issues

Nov 26, 2013

In an article published in Inside Higher Ed earlier this month, experts expressed frustrations with FERPA. LeRoy Rooker responded on behalf of AACRAO.

AACRAO Research: Closing the Gap

Nov 26, 2013

Aware of the need for comprehensive, reliable research in admissions and enrollment services, AACRAO has established a dedicated research position--and we want to hear from you.

Are MOOCs more disruptive than open-access journals?

Nov 25, 2013

Recent technological advances have the strong potential to challenge the structure of the traditional higher education industry and spark significant structural changes.

Survey: Admissions directors feeling the heat

Nov 25, 2013

Inside Higher Education reporter Scott Jaschik shares the results of a survey of admissions deans and directors

Visionaries share best practices for a new era in SEM

Nov 14, 2013

AACRAO's 2013 Executive Symposium Conference'SEM as a Driver for Academic Planning'brought together senior level college administrators, including chancellors, presidents, board members, provosts, chief enrollment management officers, ...

AACRAO.org redesigned to provide improved content, easier searching

Nov 13, 2013

Come check it out and let us know what you think!

Live from SEM: Improving student success--and student satisfaction

Nov 12, 2013

Summaries of key presentations at the 2013 SEM Conference

Live from SEM: Student planning helps with graduation rates

Nov 12, 2013

By addressing the needs of the students, and implementing institutional changes - through faculty, staff, and administration'schools can achieve the common goal of helping students complete their college educations.

Attendees: SEM's opening plenary in 140 characters or less

Nov 12, 2013

Using #aacrao, attendees live-tweet their quotes, thoughts and reactions to sessions and events at the SEM Conference.

"Retention is everybody's job"--Reframing the conversation about enrollment management

Nov 12, 2013

Over the last several years, this university has established a more integrated enrollment management operating model that is more connected, better communicated'and more successful.

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.