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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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Summer C&U Releases
Aug 22, 2022

See how Generation Hope and AACRAO align in their respective work and get a preview of the latest College & University Journal.

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How the Pandemic Affected Positions in Admissions and the Registrar’s Office
Aug 22, 2022

Learn more about COVID-19's impact on higher ed positions and see the most recent data regarding salary.

Five Hidden Barriers to Creating Academic Program Maps
Aug 22, 2022

Not sure which courses to include in your program map and which ones to remove? Proactively plan for and address these barriers to improve student success.

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The Future of SEM is Digital
Aug 8, 2022

Staying ahead of the changing face of enrollment management and positioning your institution for success.

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Advocating for Higher Ed
Aug 8, 2022

See how AACRAO members make a difference advocating for higher-ed in Washington D.C.

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SEM & Organizational Change Management
Aug 8, 2022

Understand change management and the crucial role it plays in higher education.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Aug 8, 2022

The FERPA Professor looks at what qualifies as an "Education Record" and provides guidance as it relates to FERPA.

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Growing your SEM Community
Aug 8, 2022

See how one ASCEND member, Kayla St. Clair, utilized the program to build and develop her SEM community.

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Support Global Mobility
Aug 8, 2022

Learn more about the work being done to establish a national qualifications framework.

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AACRAO Supports State and Regional Conferences
Jul 25, 2022

Learn about the tools, resources, and support AACRAO provides to State and Regional associations.

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Leading the CLR Conversation
Jul 25, 2022

The latest efforts from AACRAO and the higher education community working to advance the CLR.

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Taking Steps to Improve Student Success
Jul 25, 2022

AACRAO's SEM Quarterly Journal releases Volume 10, Issue 2.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Jul 25, 2022

The FERPA Professor answers an unusual FERPA request regarding the release of academic records.

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Join the SEM Quarterly Journal Editorial Board
Jul 25, 2022

Join the SEMQ Editorial Board and help guide and promote the future of enrollment management.

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Completion Promises and Enrollment Health
Jul 25, 2022

Understand the importance of degree pathway research and learn how to reestablish confidence with students.

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Your Role in Shared Governance
Jul 25, 2022

AACRAO VP of Leadership & Management Development, Philip Hunt Sr. discusses the Registrar's role in shared governance.

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Broaden your Professional Perspective
Jul 25, 2022

Explore professional growth and development with a member of AACRAO ASCEND.

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Alternative Credentials: Considerations, Guidance, and Best Practices
Jul 12, 2022

Download the latest report from the Alternative Credentials Workgroup featuring guidance, best practices, and considerations.

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Inside the 2022 AACRAO Leadership Meeting
Jul 11, 2022

Learn more about AACRAO's 2022 Leadership Meeting, sessions presented, and topics discussed.

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Ask the FERPA Professor
Jul 11, 2022

The FERPA Professor answers questions regarding Rights of “Access and Review” of Records.