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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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Using data analysis to further academic progress and graduation rates

Apr 4, 2017

How the University of Utah leveraged technology to take advantage of a climate of change.

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Combating the culture of busyness

Apr 4, 2017

The physical and emotional side effects of busyness, and tips for making the shift to working smarter, not harder.

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What is the future of the ERP?

Apr 4, 2017

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Building a Service Model for the 21st Century Student

Apr 4, 2017

One institution's "totally student-centered" approach.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Mar 24, 2017

Can parents of international students to be given access without student consent?

Ask the FERPA Professor

Mar 21, 2017

Can campus safety provide local authorities a list of students attending class on the day a crime was committed?

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Evolving higher education business models

Mar 21, 2017

Leading with data to deliver results

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What's new & what's next from the Clearinghouse Academy

Mar 21, 2017

At an #AACRAO17 workshop, the Clearinghouse will share information on enrollment reporting, compliance resources, and a unique nationwide Reverse Transfer platform.

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New Editorial Board for College & University

Mar 21, 2017

C&U Editor-in-chief received multiple applications for volunteer team.

Tips for your professional headshot

Mar 21, 2017

And Annual Meeting attendees: get your free, professional headshot in Minneapolis!

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Effective leadership: Observations from a senior professional

Mar 20, 2017

Leadership is a doorway that leads down several halls of definitions, including: breadth of knowledge; integrity; personal influence; shared vision; effective management; problem resolution; and staff supervision and development.

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Largest decrease in 2017 International Student Applications from Middle-Eastern sending countries

Mar 20, 2017

Middle East, India, and Latin America are most concerned for the safety of international students in the U.S.

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Meet AACRAO Board Member Mark McConahay

Mar 20, 2017

McConahay reflects on the inspirational keynote of Roots author Alex Haley and envisions AACRAO's future encyclopedic repository for professional development resources.

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Feedback requested: Disciplinary notations on transcripts

Mar 7, 2017

The Work Group seeks membership review of its draft guidance regarding the use of disciplinary notations on transcripts for institutions that are considering the practice, or are required to do so by legislation.

AACRAO's response to roll back of federal protections for transgender students

Mar 7, 2017

AACRAO will continue to lead and help develop in our membership the core competency of diversity and inclusion where we "value and foster an environment that ensures respect, support and safety for all members of their campus and profession ...

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Best practices for international credential evaluation

Mar 7, 2017

AACRAO International and AACRAO EDGE offer tips and training for your evaluations.

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Financial Literacy: Help students help themselves

Mar 7, 2017

How registrars and admissions officers can help students understand debt management.

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The state of holistic review

Mar 7, 2017

The latest in research, legal issues, and best practices.

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4 essential steps in a department review

Mar 7, 2017

Experienced colleagues offer advice for administering a successful review.

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Planning and assessment: Keys to a successful SEM plan

Mar 7, 2017

Recommendations and examples to help improve your SEM planning process.