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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. 

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Field Notes - DEIB in STEM: Breaking Down the Barriers
Jul 21, 2023

Assessing and overcoming challenges in DEIB through careful planning and strategy.

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Field Notes: Using Data and Analytics to Drive Student Success
Jul 21, 2023

Part 3 of our series on identifying and addressing barriers to student success.

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Understanding your Association
Jul 10, 2023

Dig into the details of your membership, what it looks like, and ways you can engage with the association.

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What Comes Next? Understanding the Implications of Race-Conscious Admission Decision
Jul 10, 2023

Planning and leading the way forward while ensuring equitable access to education.

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Affirming Hospitality
Jul 10, 2023

The importance of engaging with peers and your membership and creating an inclusive AACRAO community.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Jul 10, 2023

The FERPA Professor answers a question about providing student records through alternative means.

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From Enrollment to Graduation - Part 2: Building a Culture of Engagement and Support
Jul 10, 2023

Part 2 of our series on identifying and addressing barriers to student success.

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Working Towards Global Education Inclusivity
Jun 27, 2023

Learn about the ENIC-NARIC Joint Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden and the work being done to improve access to education globally.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Jun 26, 2023

The FERPA Professor answers a question about the Solomon Amendment and directory information.

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What True Color are you?
Jun 26, 2023

Take the True Colors quiz and learn more about the upcoming Technology & Transfer Summit.

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Practicing SEM Outside of North America
Jun 26, 2023

Unique insights into SEM from a recent SEM-EP graduate.

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Celebrating Pride through Community
Jun 26, 2023

View resources, research, and opportunities to engage and connect with your membership in celebration of Pride month.

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Education Ladders & Law Credentials
Jun 13, 2023

The latest AACRAO EDGE updates, a roadmap for future changes, and how AACRAO members can help shape the EDGE platform.

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Long-time AACRAO Member, Board Member, and Consultant Retires
Jun 12, 2023

AACRAO Staff member, Michele Sandlin, discusses her upcoming retirement and what she'll be focusing on in the coming years.

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Supporting Refugee Access to Higher Education in the United States
Jun 12, 2023

An update on the current state of affairs, action AACRAO has taken over the last year, and some insights into what is coming next.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Jun 12, 2023

The FERPA Professor answers an interesting question about recordkeeping, state law, FERPA, and student disclosure.

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Field Notes: From Enrollment to Graduation - Part 1: Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Student Success
Jun 12, 2023

Examining common barriers to student success through one institution's in-depth analysis.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
May 30, 2023

The FERPA Professor answers a question regarding the 45-day requirement and student requests.

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New Member at Large for AACRAO Board's Finance, Investments, and Audit Committee
May 30, 2023

Meet Melissa Manuel, AACRAO's newest Member at Large for the Finance, Investments, and Audit Committee.

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Examining Themes and Lessons from the Great Resignation
May 30, 2023

AACRAO's latest College and University journal explores conversations around the great resignation, higher education research, and much more.