State and Regional Organizations

AACRAO and the state and regional associations (ACRAOs) share the same basic goals of enhancing not only the profession but also the professional development of the individual members. One of the fundamental strengths of our profession is the vitality of strong, active state and regional associations. These associations provide members with many professional development activities and opportunities and generally are instrumental in forging the informal networks that exist throughout the country.

AACRAO's Vice President of Leadership and Management Development and AACRAO's State and Regional Relations Committee formulate and share responsibility for AACRAO's relationship with state and regional associations.

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Resources

State and Regional Fundamentals (On-Demand Course)
This course provides a core understanding of the functions of a state and regional Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (ACRAO). An overview of how individual state and regional associations of all sizes can apply best practices in managing an association, running meetings, and providing professional development activities for their members that are based on successful state and regional ACRAOs.
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State & Regional "How to" Guide
Containing best practices, examples, and suggestions that affiliated State & Regional Organizations of all sizes may reference as they develop and/or improve their organization
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How to Get Involved with AACRAO
Learn how you can get involved with your AACRAO membership. Included in the resources below are our community engagement touchpoints which include volunteer opportunities, publication authorship, discussion forums, and much more. Review the resources below and choose your path at AACRAO.
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State & Regional Partnership and Affiliate Program
Additional information regarding the AACRAO State & Regional Partnership and Affiliate Program.
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AACRAO Leadership Meeting
The Leadership Meeting is designed for AACRAO leaders shaping the future of AACRAO and higher education; attendees include State or Regional Association Officers, PAC leaders, Work Group Chairs, Caucus Chairs, Committee Chairs, Conference Directors, and Program Committee Coordinators. As a hub for collaboration and growth essential for S&R Officers, this exclusive gathering fosters strategic discussions and networking opportunities. Registration opens after the Annual Meeting. AACRAO provides meals but travel and accommodations are the responsibility of S&R leaders.
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Ockerman Awards
The Elbert W. Ockerman State and Regional Professional Activity Award recognizes outstanding professional activities of the state/regional associations and encourages development and expansion of quality professional activities among state/regional associations. Up to three awards of $500 each will be presented. Nominees must prepare a one page written summary of their activities for consideration. The recipient(s) are recommended by the AACRAO Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
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State & Regional ACRAOs Leadership Exchange Community
Join the State and Regional ACRAOs Leadership community in the AACRAO Exchange. The AACRAO Exchange is a purpose-built platform designed to connect higher education professionals together to advance the pursuit of excellence in higher education. Once you join the Exchange community, you can share information about questions and issues of interest to those in leadership positions in the state and regional associations. It is open to any officers of state and regional associations, the AACRAO Board of Directors, AACRAO National Office staff, and AACRAO committees whose activities relate to those of the state and regional associations. This group is a beneficial service to the state and regional associations and to AACRAO.
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State and Regional Treasurers Peer Network
The State and Regional Treasurers Peer Network is a networking and affinity group for state and regional (S&R) treasurers, treasurers-elect, and immediate past treasurers. This group provides a community of like minded professionals to share best practices and insights, as well as to provide support and encouragement to one another serving in an S&R treasury role. This group may also identify and propose ways that AACRAO can support and collaborate with the state and regional associations.
This group is open to professionals serving in the treasurer, treasurer-elect, or immediate past-treasurer positions within their respective state and regional associations, as well as individuals who have served in one of these capacities within the last two years. Professionals serving in other leadership positions within S&R associations may also join this group.
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Join The S&R Coordinating Committee
The State & Regional Coordinating Committee falls under Group 4: Leadership and Management Development. All AACRAO members are eligible to join a committee.
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State & Regional Facebook Group
Join this online community to stay connected to the ACRAO network
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Upcoming State & Regional Deadlines

Upcoming State & Regional Events

How to Advocate as a State and Regional Association

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Join AACRAO’s Government Relations team from 2pm - 3pm ET on April 9, 2025, for a webinar focusing on higher education policy issues and how State and Regional associations can become engaged in these issues. The webinar will focus on the following topics:

Overview of current issues impacting higher education
How S&R AACRAO associations, as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can engage in advocacy work while still complying with the IRS tax code.
Identifying and empowering individuals at S&R associations to become government relations points of contact.

AACRAO’s Government Relations team hopes that attendees will finish the session with a clear understanding of how they can get involved in advocacy work at both the federal and state levels.

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Moderators:

Johnika Nixon

Doctoral Student, Morgan State University

Katie (Brown) Rendon

AVP Student Success & University Registrar, Aspen University

Presenters:

William Gil

Senior Director, Government Relations

Michael Bilfinger

Assistant Director, Public Policy

Past State & Regional Events

How to Advocate as a State and Regional Association

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Overview of current issues impacting higher education
How S&R AACRAO associations, as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can engage in advocacy work while still complying with the IRS tax code.
Identifying and empowering individuals at S&R associations to become government relations points of contact.

AACRAO’s Government Relations team hopes that attendees will finish the session with a clear understanding of how they can get involved in advocacy work at both the federal and state levels.

Additional Resources: