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New Authors Answer the Call for C&U’s Centennial
The C&U 100th Anniversary/100 Authors campaign celebrates a complimentary Annual Meeting 2027 registration winner while spotlighting new work from its…
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A Wright Turn: How an Architecture Pilgrimage Led Me Back to College Admissions
“Thus far, I have visited nearly 30 Frank Lloyd Wright structures and have been very fortunate to stay overnight in…
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The Return on Investment in Learning Revealed on the Return Home
“Every future alum once stood nervously at a recruitment table asking, ‘So … tell me about your school?’ Every enrollment…
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Your State and Regional Is More Than An Acronym
Joining a State & Regional association is not always an instinctual move—many stories of involvement begin with a collegial shoulder…
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Professional Development: Pursue It Whenever You Can
“You must go. You must seek out these opportunities, even when they feel intimidating. You must push yourself beyond familiarity,…
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On the Other Side of the Table: Reflections on AACRAO Hill Day
One AACRAO member’s journey from a childhood interest in politics to advocating for higher education on Capitol Hill.
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Ask a Consultant About Bridging the Leadership Gap in Higher Education
AACRAO Consulting had an opportunity to sit down (virtually, of course) with Executive Coach Teneal Taylor to discuss the growing…
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AACRAO Welcomes 19 Professionals to Nine-Month ASCEND Leadership Development Cohort
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers welcomes 19 mid-career professionals as ASCEND Cohort 7 scholars, who will…
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A Letter to the Admissions Road Warriors
“Every future alum once stood nervously at a recruitment table asking, ‘So … tell me about your school?’ Every enrollment…
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Live from #AACRAO2026: Embrace Bold Professional Evolution
Heidi Tuescher-Gille, Anne Eckenrod, and Kelly Norton of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Sara CW Sullivan of Cornell University, shared…
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Review the New Skills-Based AACRAO Competency Set
“Skill-based competencies bring clarity, consistency, and intentionality to the AACRAO professions.” —Dr. Tina DeNeen, AACRAO Associate Executive Director and Curriculum…
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How I Transitioned Into a Leadership Role in the Registrar’s Office
Christian Winnewisser of The Colleges of Law and ASCEND Cohort 6 shares lessons from navigating a promotion and onboarding to…
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Now What? Strengths as Strategy
Dr. Pearson of Old Dominion University and ASCEND Cohort 6 Scholar offers an exploration to illuminate when your strengths operate…
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Building Clearer Career Pathways in Higher Education
Quintina Barnett Gallion of AACRAO offers an early look at higher education associations are developing a framework to support the…
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A New Federal Direction: States at the Center of Workforce Transformation
As federal policy accelerates, institutional success is inseparable from state engagement. The LER Accelerator Coalition provides five steps to start…
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Two Critical Services Your Institution Can Offer to Learners and Families
Kenneth McGhee of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program suggests that increased levels of specific career and financial aid support…
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The Ins and Outs: Modernizing Ideas About the Registrar’s Office
Whitney Merinar of West Liberty University proposes some “Ins and Outs” to update outdated ideas about the role of the…
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Florida Career College Will Close Later This Month
Florida Career College, a for-profit institution, will formally close its doors later this month.
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Senate Explores Congressional Role in Regulating AI
New report explores policy questions and challenges pertaining to the integration of AI in education, career and technical credentials, college…
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House Budget Proposal Slashes Education Funding
The legislation would significantly reduce federal education spending and block various Biden administration education and student debt policies.
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SCOTUS Admissions Ruling Prompts Institutions to Question the Consideration of Race in Scholarships
Several institutions moved to remove the consideration of race in awarding student scholarships following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling…
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Education Dept. Releases New Gainful Employment Rule
The agency also issues proposed rules governing financial responsibility, administrative capacity, certification procedures, and ability to benefit.
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New Common App Data on Transfers
The report is one of the first nationwide datasets on transfer applications to institutions primarily in the United States.
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Tax Free Pell Grants Act
Legislation that would expand the usage of Pell Grants on a tax-free basis. AACRAO is listed in support of the…
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Biden Administration Issues Draft Overhaul of Income-Driven Repayment
The proposal aims to reduce the cost of federal student loan payments, especially for low and middle-income borrowers.