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Executive Director Update - Admissions Scandal: Cheating on College Entrance Exams

March 12, 2019
  • Admissions and Recruitment
AACRAO is troubled by the news of the admissions scandal involving students and families cheating on college entrance exams and providing false information in the college admissions process. This behavior compromises the integrity of college admissions and reinforces stereotypes that people of privilege can circumvent the rules.  It undermines public confidence in our institutions.  In light of this development, we encourage our member institutions to review all of their admissions processes, including those related to student-athletes, to ensure that they are transparent, fair, and abide by the long-standing ethical expectations of our profession.

-Michael Reilly, Executive Director, AACRAO

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Michael V. Reilly served as the Executive Director, AACRAO 2012 - 2021

Executive Director Update - Admissions Scandal: Cheating on College Entrance Exams

March 12, 2019
  • Admissions and Recruitment
AACRAO is troubled by the news of the admissions scandal involving students and families cheating on college entrance exams and providing false information in the college admissions process. This behavior compromises the integrity of college admissions and reinforces stereotypes that people of privilege can circumvent the rules.  It undermines public confidence in our institutions.  In light of this development, we encourage our member institutions to review all of their admissions processes, including those related to student-athletes, to ensure that they are transparent, fair, and abide by the long-standing ethical expectations of our profession.

-Michael Reilly, Executive Director, AACRAO

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melanie-people-pageMelanie Gottlieb, AACRAO Executive Director

Melanie is responsible for ensuring the association's operations (including staff, infrastructure, products, and services) are in alignment to carry out the mission according to the strategic direction of the AACRAO Board of Directors.

headshot of Qunitina Barnett GallionQuintina Barnett Gallion, Associate Executive Director at AACRAO

Quintina is the executive lead responsible for AACRAO's position in the field of higher education administrators. She synchronizes all association staff, activities, and offerings to fulfill AACRAO's five strategic goals.

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Dr. Tina Deneen, Associate Executive Director at AACRAO

Dr. DeNeen is the executive lead responsible for professional development and content delivery with a focus on strategic plan alignment, and maintains overall responsibility for the activities in the EMD Division.

martha-people-pageMartha Henebry, Associate Executive Director

Martha is the executive lead for operations and membership at AACRAO. She oversees member acquisition and systems management and implementation. She also coordinates the organization's IT, Accounting, and HR departments. 

Dr. Mike Simmons, Associate Executive Director

Dr. Simmons is the executive lead responsible for leading the consulting, corporate partnerships, and grants teams in creating and maintaining valuable strategic relationships and creating resource opportunities that allow AACRAO to meet strategic goals and serve our members.