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Our systems of learner recognition and documentation are on the brink of something exciting.
AACRAO released a new e-book on Learning Mobility for rewiring how we recognize learning. Dr. Wendy Kilgore of AACRAO and Dr. Carolyn Gentle-Genitty of Butler University set the tone: learner-centered change isn’t optional—it’s overdue.
This spring's IIE survey captured responses from 559 higher education institutions that host 53% of international students in the U.S. Julia Funaki of AACRAO suggests the data reveals an international education sector being tested but not broken.
Before setting foot on Capitol Hill, Will Lipske of the University of Wisconsin-Madison had an honest conversation with a fellow first-time Hill Day newcomer to spark insights about professional identity, purpose, and showing up when it counts.
What does it mean to “be ready” for the Hill? Two enrollment professionals interviewed each other for prep tips and encouragement. Emily Gallagher of Cornell University wonders, ‘Are we already advocating in our day-to-day work without knowing it?’
From authentic off-the-cuff introductions to energizing conversations about strategy and transparency, the 2025 Leadership Meeting sparked connection and momentum across the AACRAO volunteer leadership community.
There’s power in knowing when to rush and when to reflect. If you have the luxury of time, take it when you can. Moderation is its own kind of courage.
Tammy Aagard of AACRAO Consulting offers critical factors and key tips for planning your next leadership or office retreat.
Catch three #TechTransfer2025 session previews from UNC, Tarrant County College District, and the RP Group, offering a fresh take on how institutions are building smarter, more student-centered pathways.
Meet the two outgoing evaluators, Dr. Sara Kelly and Richard MacLeod, who are wrapping up their service and welcome the two incoming voices, Laurel Rea and Sam Matheny, in a reflective conversation.
Kenneth McGhee of the DC Tuition Assistance Grant Program suggests that increased levels of specific career and financial aid support can help address the ongoing public questions about the value of attending college.
The coalition approach transforms what could be fragmented, competing initiatives into a coordinated effort that leverages each unit's strengths while ensuring the final LER system truly serves learners navigating complex education-to-employment pathways.
Whitney Merinar of West Liberty University proposes some "Ins and Outs" to update outdated ideas about the role of the registrar’s office and reinforce new concepts.
The professors answer questions regarding the timing of annual notification to students, specifically for part-of-term and other rolling registration cases.
As practitioners, we constantly switch between leader, learner, advocate, enforcer, or steward—depending on the day, the meeting, or the crisis.
Our consultants address a common yet challenging question about the length of time for your strategic enrollment management plan.
Please join us for the June AACRAO Collective Gathering on June 12, facilitated by Michael Davenport of The University of Arizona, to discuss how higher education professionals are managing project-related work.
David Mihalyi of AACRAO International asks us to consider the long-term consequences of policy shifts that are driving international students away.
Learn how you can make an impact on our association with guidance from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Nominations & Elections Committee.
Leaders from AACRAO’s Prison Education Work Group headlined a NASFAA convening, along with FERPA experts, and other senior practitioners to explore systems that truly support incarcerated learners.
