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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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Minnesota institutions: Will you host a campus tour?

Oct 4, 2016

Schools in and around Minneapolis are invited to apply to host a campus visit for 2017 AACRAO Annual Meeting attendees.

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It's AACRAO Election time!

Oct 4, 2016

Last year, 8% of our membership voted -- our goal for this year is to reach or exceed the national benchmark for member associations, which is 10%.

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Field Notes: Implementing a holistic freshman review process

Oct 4, 2016

What to do when qualified freshmen applications exceed admissions openings.

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AACRAO workgroup develops recommendations for disciplinary notations on transcripts

Oct 4, 2016

AACRAO's changed position, a shifting political climate, and implementation questions.

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Fall 2016 International Enrollment Hot Topics Survey

Oct 4, 2016

Deadline: October 17, 2016

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AACRAO Research and occasional partners

Oct 3, 2016

Although we receive several requests for partnerships, we are highly selective about those we choose to engage.

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Access and excellence go hand-in-hand

Oct 3, 2016

How UTEP is increasing standards while serving their community.

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Low-cost, scalable strategies to support student success

Sep 20, 2016

Two behavioral interventions proven to increase persistence.

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Documenting and validating learning outside the classroom

Sep 20, 2016

IUPUI Student Records and Student Affairs partnering to formally recognize out-of-classroom learning

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Using technology to facilitate enrollment management initiatives

Sep 20, 2016

E-advising, course scheduling software, and up-to-date data--and more.

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Free community college

Sep 20, 2016

An update on initiatives

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Join #AACRAOctober for #EMchat !

Sep 20, 2016

An innovative way to connect with other enrollment management professionals.

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Sep 20, 2016

Professional development wizardry in the Emerald City.

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Time management tips from NEACRAO

Sep 20, 2016

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Sep 20, 2016

Are students entitled to a copy of a recording of readmission hearing?

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Leveraging technology in student success

Sep 6, 2016

7 steps to improve student outcomes -- A live, free webinar.

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5 trends to watch: Where SEM has been'and where it's going

Sep 6, 2016

Three SEM leaders discuss the turning tides.

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OFSA responds to questions about the new FAFSA

Sep 6, 2016

FAQs from AACRAO's recent webinar.

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Implementing and managing curriculum changes at your institution

Sep 6, 2016

Considering chain of approval.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Sep 6, 2016

Multiple questions, including the definition of educational record, written communication with faculty, and more.