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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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Leveraging student data to support academic innovation

Jul 24, 2017

Turning one-off instances of faculty innovations into scalable solutions for all.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Jul 24, 2017

Are completed and graded exams part of a student's educational record?

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The true value of the oft-scorned mission statement

Jul 24, 2017

The key elements and outcomes of an effective mission statement.

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Field Notes: Tips for connecting with Generation Z

Jul 24, 2017

Gen Z students want authentic interactions -- in bite-size servings.

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How to get the most out of your summer

Jul 24, 2017

When fall arrives, you'll be prepared.

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Tools to implement electronic transcript exchange

Jul 24, 2017

Is your institution a good candidate for electronic exchange? That are several options.

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A fun way to learn about foreign credential evaluation

Jul 24, 2017

Sixty-two participants from institutions across the U.S. and Canada gathered for a five-day trip around the world.

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Roundtable summary for Electronic Exchange of Student Records

Jul 24, 2017

A lively discussion at #TechTransfer17

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Transfer students: Who, where and why?

Jul 12, 2017

Foundations of Transfer workshop attendees learn the transfer language.

AACRAO On the Road brings targeted professional development workshops to you

Jul 11, 2017

Admissions, SEM, Reg 101, FERPA, or International credentials eval. First stop: Golden, Colorado. Next up: Chicago.

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AACRAO International presents 2-Day intensive workshop

Jul 11, 2017

21 participants from around the country came together to learn about international transfer credit assessment and resources.

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What makes a chart good?

Jul 11, 2017

Take data visualization to the next level.

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Tracking transfer: New metrics for institutional partnerships

Jul 11, 2017

Clear and thought-provoking look at current trends in transfer and the incredible scale of student mobility.

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What students say about the support they need to succeed

Jul 11, 2017

Opening plenary speaker Darla Cooper inspires #TechTransfer17 attendees with data-driven strategies for connecting with students.

Photo from the audience's perspective of a breakout session from AACRAO's 2017 Tech and Transfer Summit.

Create a transfer community with ambassadors

Jul 11, 2017

Transfer ambassadors play a huge role in the recruiting cycle, attending Miami's Mega Fair, managing social media and The Hub accounts, and provide personal connections to prospective and incoming students.

Photo from the audience's perspective of a breakout session from AACRAO's 2017 Tech and Transfer Summit.

Student workers: More than just employees

Jul 11, 2017

At DePaul, student workers are considered "Robins" - the sidekicks and helpers to the Transfer Admission and the Adult Enrollment Center staff (the Batmans).

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How AACRAO's supporting CCA's Purpose First initiative

Jun 27, 2017

Helping students find their purpose through meta-majors, guided pathways, and informed choice

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Ari Kaufman selected as Member at Large for AACRAO Board Audit Committee

Jun 27, 2017

The Member at Large serves a two year term and provides insight on the audit, RFP process, and more.

Update on AACRAO Board Strategic Planning

Jun 27, 2017

At a June planning meeting in Nashville, the AACRAO Board discussed three broad strategic priorities for the coming year.

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Technology: The forgotten student success partner

Jun 27, 2017

IT, transfer, and other siloed departments can be effective strategic partners if brought to the table early.