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Retired and Former AACRAO Members

Connect to the world of higher education

With AACRAO membership you'll be connected to more than 11,000 members from institutions around the world. Facilitate your professional development by attending discounted meetings, gaining complimentary subscriptions to our College & University journal and more.

Why should you join? Development never ends, retired or not. Keep current on trends in the field by collaborating with our members and lending your voice to discussions about practices in the field. 

Annual Membership Price: $151

Requirements: YOU BE A RETIRED MEMBER OR A MEMBER WHO LOST EMPLOYMENT AND IS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP.  

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Professional Competencies

Keep up to date on skills areas like technical knowledge and professional development and contributions to the field. We have the tools for you.

Online Learning

From free webinars to self-paced on-demand learning, AACRAO's online learning covers a variety of subjects—technology, strategic enrollment management, admissions, FERPA, transfer, credential evaluation, and international education—and allow you to engage with the presenters and instructors.

Take the next step in your career

Maybe you want to reenter the workforce or change the trajectory of your career--AACRAO's Career Navigator is a wealth of job postings and resources for you. 

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Get Published

AACRAO's professional journals College & University and SEM Quarterly are always accepting articles and have a wide circulation base.

Research Opportunities

Leverage the expertise of our over 11,000 members and contribute to one of the premier sources of practice related research within the global higher education community. 

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Do work you're passionate about, with support and mentoring from fellow members. From Caucuses to specialized topics, it's all one community. 


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AACRAO's bi-weekly professional development e-newsletter

Understanding the Future of Credentials - Credential Chats

Jan 5, 2024, 14:26 PM
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Summary : Take part in the Digital Credential conversation and join our weekly live Q&A Credentials Chat.
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In a landscape of evolving learning paradigms, AACRAO seeks to add clarification and understanding to the field of digital credentials and is excited to announce a new YouTube live conversation called Credential Chats, hosted by University of Colorado Micro-Credential Program Manager, Noah Geisel

Starting January 22, 2024, at 4 pm EST, this weekly program tackles the complexities of digital credentials and empowers viewers to ask questions as they navigate the future of academic credentials.

The new live conversation will feature short, casual conversations about digital credentials’ challenges and strengths. The goal is to create bite-sized learning opportunities each week to help break down information that for many can seem overwhelming.

What to Expect

Noah Geisel, an expert in micro-credentials, digital credentials, and personalized learning pathways, serves as your facilitator. Explore topics like:

  • Insights into digital credentials: Decipher the intricacies of these emerging record systems, understanding their potential to revolutionize educational assessment and credentialing.

  • The concept of micro-credentials and badges, discovering their role in upskilling, reskilling, and enhancing employability in the dynamic labor market.

  • Charting personalized learning pathways: Explore how micro-credentials and badges, coupled with traditional coursework and real-world experiences, can be orchestrated to craft individual learning journeys aligned with specific career aspirations.

  • Interactive Q&A sessions: Engage directly with Noah, seeking personalized guidance and resolving any lingering uncertainties about this evolving landscape.

  • Exclusive interviews with peers and thought leaders: Gain valuable insights from your peers in higher education, industry experts,  and educational innovators who are shaping the future of work and learning.

Become part of the dialogue, collaborate with your colleagues in the AACRAO Exchange, and be sure to join the Digital Credentials community to take part in these weekly Credential Chats.

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  • Comprehensive Record
  • Digital Credentials
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  • Comprehensive Learner Record
  • Comprehensive Student Record
  • digital credentials
  • Learning and Employment Record
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