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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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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.

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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.

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4 strategies for deepening mentoring relationships

Jun 26, 2017

Incorporating these strategies into mentoring relationships can resulted in your own personal and professional growth.

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AACRAO establishes International Education Standards Council Fellowship

Jun 26, 2017

The Fellows' role will not only enhance the individual's professional skills in credential research, but will also lend transparency to the IESC's deliberative process. Apply now.

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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.