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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: Connecting with Adult Learners

Jun 26, 2017

We can no longer think about adult learners without acknowledging that we are talking about millennials. Here's what we know about how to reach them.

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The impact of politics on international student mobility

Jun 26, 2017

U.S. and U.K. representatives discussed he effects of anti-immigration policies and visa restrictions on international student recruitment.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Jun 26, 2017

A question about faculty contract dates and email and online roster access.

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AACRAO Executive Director Mike Reilly named Vice Chair of international student data exchange network

Jun 13, 2017

Groningen Declaration Network establishes board, bylaws; receives formal recognition in the Netherlands.

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Maintaining student records

Jun 13, 2017

Who does what? The importance of policy documentation

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AACRAO selects Jasmin Saidi-Kuehnert as IESC-EDGE Chair, recognizes retiring Chair Gloria Nathanson

Jun 13, 2017

Announcing the Gloria R. Nathanson Fund for research in international educationï

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A virtual tool for advising transfer students

Jun 13, 2017

FIU's Connect4Success program utilizes a unique app to make advising and data collection easier.

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It isn't easy being a Registrar

Jun 13, 2017

Defining the indefinable role.

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Using WICHE data to inform your strategic enrollment plan

Jun 13, 2017

Dashboards focused on high school graduation trends and projections can help fulfill SEM goals.

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How to comply with NSLDS enrollment reporting requirements

Jun 13, 2017

Institutions have been required to report to NSLDS at the program level since 2014, yet many institutions remain non-compliant. This free AACRAO/Dept of Ed webinar will help.

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Maximizing the contributions of student assistants

Jun 13, 2017

At DePaul's Welcome Center, a tiered system works best for students and supervisors.

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Building a path for veterans to BSN

Jun 13, 2017

7 steps to success

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Field Notes: Defining morals for effective educational leadership

Jun 13, 2017

7 personal and professional qualities that can help shape ethical decision making

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Contribute to your institution's data-driven strategies with this FREE workshop

Jun 13, 2017

IPEDS data as the public face of an institution & benchmarking to support decision-making ~ New Orleans workshop, July 9

Ask the FERPA Professor

Jun 12, 2017

A disagreement with the IT department about directory information.

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Innovation Hub: AACRAO portal helps members navigate emerging technologies

May 30, 2017

What technologies are on the horizon? How does they work? How can they help me and my institution? What do I need to know about Chatbot, blockchains, data visualization and integration, others?

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Field Notes: The value of shared control

May 30, 2017

Utilizing cooperative leadership to better guide projects.

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Explore New Orleans with AACRAO

May 30, 2017

Technological innovation, student success, cuisine, culture, and more.

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AACRAO is on Instagram!

May 30, 2017

Social media isn't just about posting selfies or sharing cooking videos--it's a great way to curate resources and connect professionally.

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Interpersonal relationships are key to transfer success

May 30, 2017

How collaboration can impact transfer outcomes.