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03/22/2023
This episode digs deep into the power of state and regional associations in DEI work; institutional commitment to DEI; and how policies reflect commitment or lack thereof to DEI.
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03/16/2023
On this first episode, learn about the catalyst for the creation of a space specific to the transfer student population and get to know your host, Loida González Utley, a leader in higher education and advocate for transfer students.
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03/14/2023
In this episode Dr. Soraira Urquiza talks about her higher education and career journeys, highlighting the specific challenges first generation students encounter. We also discuss resources institutions should provide for first gen students and ways to ensure the students who need them are aware of them.
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03/08/2023
The ladies talk with ASCEND graduates Johnika Dreher from Kent State University, Malia Jones from Elon University, and Ria Woods White from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University about their experiences participating in AACRAO’s ASCEND program and their reflections on how it has helped them think about their current and future professional opportunities.
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02/24/2023
This month's blog discusses perspectives on preferred class delivery modality, recent data regarding community colleges, and high school counselors' impact on FAFSA completion.
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02/22/2023
Portia, Tashana, and Ingrid are joined by Rakin “Rock” Hall, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Chief Enrollment Officer at Arcadia University, as they chat about the key role diversity has played in his approach to strategic enrollment management and how he shows up on campus to support students.
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02/17/2023
In this episode, we talk to three individuals about their experiences working in a Law Registrar’s Office, identify and discuss the key challenges and “extra” administrative responsibilities, and highlight the skills and knowledge one needs to be successful as a Law Registrar.
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02/08/2023
A conversation on how those of us in positions that oversee hiring can make a concerted effort to increase DEI initiatives at our institutions and how to remove barriers in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
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01/26/2023
This month's blog discusses increasing employee turnover rate trends for 2023, varying enrollment patterns at U.S. baccalaureate colleges, and how institutions manage software.
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01/25/2023
In this episode, Portia, Tashana, and Ingrid reflect on their first HEARD interviews and discuss what stood out; the DEI ground they have yet to cover.
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01/20/2023
This episode highlights the historical interplay of society and higher education through the lens of the student learning assessment practices, e.g. grades.
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01/11/2023
When you’re the first person of color in your role, how do you promote a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
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12/23/2022
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion feel ubiquitous now in higher education, but where did it all begin?
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12/19/2022
We are seeing an increase in the frequency and strength of major weather events, or emergencies caused by weather events: Hurricanes, snow storms, wildfires, etc. In this episode, we use the backdrop of Hurricane Ian to discuss preparedness for weather emergencies on campus.
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12/13/2022
This month's blog provides updates on new solutions to student loan policies, the impact of debt-based stranded credits, and degree-audit and education-planning practices to support students.
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11/30/2022
In episode 2 of H.E.A.R.D., the hosts talk with Ohio State's Dr. David Graham about how to navigate the complexities of DEI topics.
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11/15/2022
The modern registrar’s office moves readily from one project to the next in our work to support student success and provide outstanding service to the university community. Employing best practices from a project management framework can go a long way to making those projects run more smoothly, efficiently, and more successfully.
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11/15/2022
There are many different types of institutions of higher education in the United States, and making a shift from a small institution to a large institution can feel daunting or even overwhelming.
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11/15/2022
The way the academic year has been structured has changed over time, and will likely continue to change, but registrars will remain front and center in the management of the academic calendar.
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11/15/2022
In this episode of For the Record, two members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Caucus share their sentiments about the current spate of racist rhetoric and violence and explore ways that higher education professionals can support our affected students, faculty, and staff.
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