In October 2013 AACRAO revitalized the research agenda by hiring a Director of Research, Dr. Wendy Kilgore. Wendy stated that she and AACRAO leadership set out to establish a research arm to “Provide practice insights to our members to help them lead their institutions as well as contribute to a better understanding of the factors and conditions that impact higher education.”
In the nearly two years since, research has focused mainly on building practice and career profile benchmarks . Near future objectives include practice case studies and building a member facing resource for practice benchmarking. The early efforts have been well-received by the membership.
“Surveys that help us benchmark are a notable and welcome addition to the service AACRAO provides,” lauded one registrar. “Keep it up!”
AACRAO is initiating a new advisory board designed to provide input and expertise for AACRAO research initiatives. If you are interested in learning more about this advisory board and possibly volunteering as a member please see the advisory board charter (hyperlink) for more information. Applications are being accepted through August 21, 2015. We look forward to forming a vibrant, active group that will help AACRAO advance its research agenda.
Members who are interested in being part of the advisory board should submit a letter of interest to the Director of Research, Wendy Kilgore research@aacrao.org. Applications will be evaluated and board members selected by the AACRAO leadership team.
The letter of interest should include the following information:
- Name
- Title
- Institution
- Country
- State/Province
- Phone
- Primary area of expertise (please list only one): Registrar, Enrollment management, Academic administration, Admissions, Advising, Institutional research, or Other (please specify)
- Statement of interest in Research Advisory Board membership
- Statement of availability: “I agree that if I am selected for the research advisory board I am available and willing to do meet the conditions of service delineated in the AACRAO Research Advisory Board Charter.”
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