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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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AACRAO Membership Open To All

Mar 18, 2024

Increasing Access and Inclusion through open membership and resource sharing.

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The Importance of State & Regional Organizations in Professional Development

Mar 18, 2024

Increasing engagement through professional development.

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New & Improved Compliance Central Is Here

Mar 18, 2024

24/7 Access to Updates, Tips, and Resources to Help You Stay in Compliance.

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2024 AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit Update: Call for Proposals

Mar 18, 2024

Share your knowledge and collaborate with higher education experts on the latest in Transfer & Technology.

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Participate in the Public Policy Advisory Group

Mar 18, 2024

Help AACRAO stay abreast of and guide higher education public policy.

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Fostering Inclusive Leadership for Higher Education's Future

Mar 4, 2024

Equipping our higher education colleagues with the tools they need to take their career to the next level.

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Recognizing the Leaders who Shape our Work

Mar 4, 2024

Meet AACRAO's 2024 Award Recipients.

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Clear Horizons: Navigating Transparency in Leadership

Mar 4, 2024

The importance of transparency and how it benefits higher education institutions.

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Call for Authors: Community Colleges and SEM

Mar 4, 2024

Strategic enrollment management within the community college landscape.

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New Volunteer Opportunity: The AACRAO Curriculum Committee

Mar 4, 2024

Advise AACRAO on learning and curricular gaps and explore new curriculum development.

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Are we speaking the same language?

Mar 4, 2024

A call to participate in shaping U.S. higher education nomenclature and foundation building.

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3 Ways to Optimize Your Course Schedule with Actionable Analytics

Mar 4, 2024

Avoid these common course schedule building pitfalls and balance student success with institutional resources.

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Educating your Campus on FERPA

Mar 4, 2024

Understanding the important role Registrars at HBCUs have in disseminating FERPA knowledge.

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Guiding and Shaping the Future of EdTech

Mar 4, 2024

Share your expertise and support your higher education colleagues and join the technical advisory council.

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Celebrating Giants

Feb 19, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the work of those who came before us and how it impacts and guides our work.

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Well-Being Week in Higher Education

Feb 19, 2024

Learn more about "Well-Being in Higher Education" a free virtual event coming February 26 - March 1.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Enrollment?

Feb 19, 2024

A look at enrollment best practices and research with a focus on onboarding and communication.

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Leveraging Experts through the AACRAO Speakers Bureau

Feb 19, 2024

Utilize AACRAO's Speakers Bureau for your next keynote, panel, or event.

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Self-Actualization, Confidence, and Finding Your Voice: The Path to Personal Fulfillment

Feb 19, 2024

Approaches to professional and personal development with a focus on self-actualization and confidence building.

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SEM-EP Celebrates Two Recent Graduates

Feb 19, 2024

See how other higher ed professionals utilize the SEM Endorsement Program to highlight and validate their skills in enrollment management.