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AACRAO's bi-weekly professional development e-newsletter Connect offers timely information, actionable tips, and expert guidance relevant to your career; stories about interesting colleagues doing inspiring things; and news about association services, activities and resources.

Like a virtual, on-demand AACRAO conference-between-conferences, Connect keeps professional conversations alive and helps you stay engaged with the association that advocates for and believes in your career. 

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Meet AACRAO's newest SEM-EP evaluators

Jun 1, 2021

The AACRAO enrollment management program is shepherded by team with a wealth of expertise.

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New Issue of C&U Explores Enrollment Management, COVID-19, Research, and more

Jun 1, 2021

The latest issue of C&U explores a variety of topics including Enrollment Management, COVID-19 Impact, Registrar Strategies, and much more.

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Data Transparency: The Key to Solving the Skills Gap and Benefiting Employers, Educators and Learners

Jun 1, 2021

The National Student Clearinghouse, an AACRAO Corporate Partner, launches learning and employment record tool.

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AACRAO 2021 Congressional Hill Day

Jun 1, 2021

AACRAO's 2021 Congressional Hill Day is coming this September and is in a virtual format.

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3 Reasons to Listen to Season 4 of For the Record

May 18, 2021

Learn more about AACRAO's For The Record podcast as it enters season 4.

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AAPI Heritage Month Events

May 17, 2021

Join AACRAO's AAPI caucus in a celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

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AACRAO's Inaugural Transfer Practice Summit

May 17, 2021

Learn more about AACRAO's Transfer Summit taking place on July 8 and 9.

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AACRAO Launches a Variety of New On-Demand Courses

May 17, 2021

AACRAO On-demand Learning launches a suite of new courses for higher-ed professionals.

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AACRAO Public Policy Advisory Group Introduces New Members

May 17, 2021

AACRAO's Public Policy and Advisory Group welcomes new members.

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AAPI Watch Party

May 17, 2021

AACRAO's AAPI Caucus hosts a watch party to engage and discuss the PBS documentary the "Asian Americans."

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You Heard That Correctly. Digital Diplomas Make Print Diplomas Easier

May 3, 2021

New webinar centered on digital diplomas and how they make print diplomas easier.

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Turn Off the Burner: Conflict Resolution for What Steams You

May 3, 2021

Understanding the various types of conflict management approaches and when to apply them.

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AACRAO Report - In Their Own Words: Perceptions of Training Needs Among and Between Professional Employee Levels

May 3, 2021

Professional Development & Training needs explored through AACRAO member surveys and research.

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May Book Club - Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

May 3, 2021

AACRAO Book Club to discuss new book by essayist and poet Cathy Park Hong.

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AACRAO Research Looks at Evolving Trends in Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM)

May 3, 2021

Exploring practitioner defined research in strategic enrollment management.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

May 3, 2021

The FERPA Professor answers member questions regarding the recordation provision and dual enrollment.

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AACRAO Publication: Bogus Institutions and Documents

Apr 19, 2021

AACRAO Releases Guide to Bogus Institutions and Documents which identifies common types of fraud encountered in admissions and registrar offices.

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Field Notes: Collaborating with Campus Partners to Enhance Yield Efforts

Apr 19, 2021

Field Notes contributor discusses tactics for increasing yield in 2021.

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Survey Opportunity: Post-Pandemic Mobility

Apr 19, 2021

The Centre for International Education and Exchange is asking for survey participants to explore post-pandemic mobility.

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7 Leadership Qualities for Registrars and Admissions Officers

Apr 19, 2021

Understanding and applying the qualities of a compassionate leader.