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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. 

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?

SEC diversity director reaches out to students

Jan 14, 2014

Gibbs aims to get women and minorities into the financial services industry.

Meet the AACRAO Staff: Dale Gough, Director of IES

Jan 14, 2014

Find out how jumping out a plane landed Dale Gough at AACRAO.

ICYMI: AACRAO 2013 Year in Review

Jan 14, 2014

7 of last year's most important stories, including key AACRAO policy stances, love at MSACROA, and new year's resolutions for higher ed professionals

How to make friends and achieve immortality

Jan 14, 2014

Sharing knowledge and helping others can help you develop a sense of meaning at work.

How the president's new ratings system will impact your institution

Jan 14, 2014

Will the plan make college more accessible and affordable--or more byzantine?

The top 5 new year's resolutions for registrars & admissions officers

Dec 17, 2013

Set these goals to start the new year off right.

Typhoon-affected institutions aim to reopen in January

Dec 17, 2013

Higher education institutions in regions of the Philippines hit by typhoon Haiyun are planning to reopen by January 15, 2014.