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AACRAO's bi-weekly 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 convenes global organizations in support of displaced and vulnerable students

Mar 13, 2018

Serving the world's most vulnerable students.

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Comparing FERPA & GDPR

Mar 13, 2018

Is FERPA compliance sufficient for complying with GDPR?

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Education, interrupted

Mar 13, 2018

What is higher education's role in the lives of refugees, Dreamers, and other students in crisis?

Ask the FERPA Professor

Mar 12, 2018

A question about institutional police department's law enforcement records involving students.

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5 ways to create a positive, productive work climate

Mar 12, 2018

Build a loyal, satisfied, and engaged staff.

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Swirlers, dualists, reversers and traditionals

Mar 12, 2018

No single lens addresses the needs of all transfer student populations.

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Optimal enrollment: SEM for small colleges

Mar 12, 2018

Resistance to change may be hurting your enrollment.

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Readers will delight in AACRAO 2018's Little Free (traveling) Library

Mar 12, 2018

Take a book, leave a book.

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HEA Update and AACRAO State and Regional Engagement

Feb 27, 2018

From the AACRAO Government Relations team

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SEM-EP grad's home institution benefits from her research and credential

Feb 27, 2018

Buffalo State's Assoc. VP of EM Erin Alonzo, SEM-EP's 20th graduate, studied obstacles to re-enrollment and completion.

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Field Notes: The Indiana Transfer Council: A grassroots initiative

Feb 27, 2018

A place where transfer professionals can find support, network, cultivate relationships, keep abreast of trends and learn of professional development opportunities.

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Clayton State University takes the gold at the Winter Olympics for International Transfer Credit!

Feb 27, 2018

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Applications are open for the Comprehensive Learner Records (CLR) project

Feb 27, 2018

AACRAO and NASPA invite colleges, universities, and systems interested in developing and implementing CLRs to apply.

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It's time to graduate, kid

Feb 27, 2018

How lingering students can stretch need-based aid policy.

Music, meetings and more make SACRAO 2018 memorable

Feb 26, 2018

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Gaining confidence in credential evaluation

Feb 26, 2018

Three experts discuss career paths and PD resources on a budget for novices, mid-career professionals and evaluations experts.

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Social media explainer, with donuts

Feb 26, 2018

Which platforms should you use, and how should you use them? And what kind of coffee pairs best with sprinkles?

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Registrar 201 revamped to help experienced registrars build their skills

Feb 26, 2018

The popular workshop now uses case analysis and TED Talks-style presentations.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Feb 26, 2018

Sharing information with recruiting partners

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Invitation to submit a poster presentation

Feb 13, 2018