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November 14 2025
AACRAO research indicates that many current CAdOs are preparing for the next step in their career, indicating more CAdO roles opening in the United States in the next three years. To offer guidance for that career path, the report also explored the responsibilities, workloads, and common challenges faced by CAdOs and asked respondents what skills they considered most important to the position. This report was made possible by a sample of 268 U.S. Chief Admissions Officers who participated in our survey and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), which assisted in sharing the survey.
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July 24 2025
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) supports the efforts of the U.S. for Success Coalition as a member of the coalition and serves on the advisory council.
The U.S. for Success Coalition, a national alliance of more than 50 organizations spanning business, higher education, and innovation sectors, today called on the U.S. Department of State to immediately prioritize visa processing for international students and scholars.
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July 09 2025
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is proud to announce that "Project Infuse," a groundbreaking collaborative initiative aimed at expanding equitable access to digital credentials in higher education, has officially launched with support from Walmart.
Infuse is leveraging connections and collaborations with a growing network of institutional leaders, technical experts, vendors, and public interest partners. These stakeholders are working together to shape next steps, coordinate pilot efforts, and ensure that the resulting infrastructure reflects the diversity of needs and strengths across the higher education landscape.
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July 02 2025
AACRAO releases Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways, the first comprehensive examination of learning mobility in U.S. higher education. Developed in collaboration with scholars, practitioners, and policy experts, this groundbreaking volume challenges traditional credit recognition models and offers innovative strategies that center learners' diverse educational journeys. Available free to AACRAO members, the book serves as a catalyst for institutional transformation and supports the development of more inclusive, efficient, and future-ready pathways through higher education.
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May 29 2025
The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) is proud to announce we are part of 12 leading national associations have collaborated to adopt a unified set of core principles for advancing Learning and Employment Records (LERs). This collective agreement marks a pivotal step toward aligning learning and skills development with workforce needs, ensuring access for all to verifiable credentials, and supporting lifelong learning pathways.
This initiative aligns with national movements by public and private sector employers and education to shift to skills-first approaches to respond to the growing economy and quickly connect people with good jobs. By prioritizing LERs, the coalition seeks to build upon this momentum and further strengthen the nation's workforce.