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  • Where do I start if I’m not sure who to contact?

    Use AACRAO’s general contact option and include:

    • Your name, institution, and role
    • The email address associated with your AACRAO account
    • A link to the page or update you are referencing
    • A brief description of your question

    Contact AACRAO Government Relations

  • Who should I contact if I have a question about a specific announcement or update?

    If your question concerns an AACRAO announcement, event update, or publication release, use the contact information included on the relevant post or reach out through AACRAO’s general contact pathway with a link to the item.

  • Who should I contact with questions about advocacy content or policy topics?

    For questions about AACRAO’s advocacy work, federal relations activity, or interpretation of AACRAO issue briefs, contact AACRAO’s Government Relations team at GR@aacrao.org.

  • Can AACRAO provide legal advice or institution-specific compliance determinations?

    AACRAO resources are intended for professional education and practice support. They do not replace institutional legal counsel or campus compliance review. If you have questions about applying a policy change within your specific context, consider reaching to AACRAO Consulting, your institution’s legal or compliance office, and using AACRAO resources as a reference point.

  • How can members support AACRAO’s advocacy work?

    Members can contribute by staying informed, sharing field insights when AACRAO requests feedback, participating in discussions that surface operational impacts, joining communication campaigns to Congressional offices, and engaging in professional education related to policy changes. When appropriate, AACRAO may also provide guidance on opportunities for member engagement or information-sharing.

  • How can I stay current on AACRAO advocacy updates?

    Use the News and Advocacy pages to review current issue updates, briefs, and announcements. For ongoing awareness, consult AACRAO newsletters, webinars, and other communications that highlight time-sensitive federal developments and their institutional implications.

  • Does AACRAO endorse political candidates or parties?

    AACRAO is a non-partisan, non-profit member association. As such, the organization’s advocacy is issue-focused and practice-informed with the intention to inform policy relevant to the profession, rather than to advance partisan activity.

  • What topics does AACRAO typically address?

    AACRAO’s advocacy topics may include issues that shape institutional practice in admissions, records and registration, student information and data governance, transfer and articulation, credential evaluation, enrollment management, and related compliance responsibilities. Specific priorities may shift over time based on federal activity and emerging needs.

  • What is AACRAO’s role in advocacy?

    AACRAO monitors legislative and regulatory activity, identifies and contextualizes issues that affect our members, and elevates practitioner perspectives to inform policy discussions. AACRAO’s advocacy work is grounded in the operational realities of institutions and the goal of supporting learners through effective, compliant practice.

  • Where should I discuss an advocacy topic with peers?

    If you are seeking peer perspectives, implementation considerations, or examples of institutional response, the AACRAO Exchange is typically the most appropriate venue. When posting, include institutional context (sector, state, program scope) and avoid sharing sensitive information.

  • How is the AACRAO Exchange related to News and Advocacy?

    The AACRAO Exchange provides a member community space where practitioners can discuss current issues, share institutional perspectives, and ask practice-oriented questions. News and Advocacy updates often inform Exchange discussions by providing context on federal policy developments and their potential operational implications.