Combatting the Ghost Student: Institutional Strategies & AACRAO Guidance

January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Higher education institutions face an unprecedented surge in fraudulent "ghost student" applications, fueled by automation, AI, and organized crime. This activity not only causes financial loss and data distortion but also creates new barriers for legitimate students.

Join a panel of institutional leaders and experts, including those consulted in the development of an AACRAO Issue Brief, as they share their frontline experiences and practical countermeasures.

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Presenters:

Cassandra Moore

Cassandra Moore

Director of Admissions and Enrollment Development, Anne Arundel Community College

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Carrie D. Jeffers, Ph.D.

Vice President, Student Services, Macomb Community College

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Karen Chico Hurst

Director of Risk Management and Compliance, the State University of New York (SUNY)

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Rachael Achivare Hill

Director, Admission & Prospective Student Services, Tulsa Community College

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