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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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The *New Who, What, Where, When and Why for Engaging Gen Z

Jan 10, 2022

Understand how new generations are communicating and learning, and why these new avenues impact recruitment and enrollment.

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Realigning A Registrar’s Office

Jan 10, 2022

Field Notes contributor, Cynthia Suter, discusses her experience evaluating, aligning, and reorganizing the registrar's office.

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Unique Pathways to Leadership

Jan 10, 2022

AACRAO ASCEND participant, Anne Thurmer, discusses her pathway to her current position and her participation in the ASCEND program.

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SEMQ Seeks Research on Impact of COVID-19 on Enrollment Management

Dec 27, 2021

AACRAO's SEM Quarterly seeks contributors focused on student access and success.

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Ask The FERPA Professor

Dec 27, 2021

The FERPA Professor discusses updates and changes to the Solomon Amendment.

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Emerging Issues in the Registrars Office

Dec 27, 2021

Stay abreast of emerging issues in the field, from alternative credentials to disciplinary actions on academic transcripts.

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CLR Implementation Guide Released

Dec 27, 2021

AACRAO releases implementation guide for IMS Global Comprehensive Learner Record Standard.

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Re-Envisioning Transfer - A Look Back at 2021

Dec 27, 2021

A review of changes, advancements, and progress made towards Re-Envisioning Transfer in 2021

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A Recipe for Remaining Optimistic

Dec 13, 2021

AACRAO Contributor, Julia Pomerenk, outlines her recipe for remaining positive and bringing optimism to the workplace.

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Announcing AACRAO’s New Veteran and Active Service Members Group

Dec 13, 2021

New AACRAO Google Group aims at building a space for Veteran and Service Member interests.

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AACRAO Members Foster Success Through Coaching

Dec 13, 2021

Meet AACRAO's 2021 ASCEND cohort coaches.

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Latest Issue of C&U Releases Exploring Topics in EDX, Enrollment, and More

Dec 13, 2021

See the latest from AACRAO's College & University Journal.

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5 Strategies for Adapting to Hybrid Learning in 2022

Dec 13, 2021

5 tips for student success in a hybrid learning environment.

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Using SIS Data – What You’re Doing Wrong

Dec 13, 2021

See what makes a great higher-ed CRM and learn how a CRM can aid your enrollment strategy.

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Two Universities Improve Enrollment by Building Connections

Nov 30, 2021

Learn how Xavier University and Augusta University improved enrollment outcomes through connection building.

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The Science of Motivation

Nov 29, 2021

Learn new ways to update and improve aspects in your enrollment strategy through behavioral science.

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Understanding FERPA, Right-to-Know, and more in the Registrar's Office

Nov 29, 2021

Learn how to evaluate your Registrar's Office in areas of FERPA, Solomon Ammendment, Student Right To Know, and much more.

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Make Your Admissions Process Personal

Nov 29, 2021

Building on and understanding the impact of mentorship on success.

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Hitchhiker’s Guide to Buying the Right CRM

Nov 29, 2021

Learn how to choose the right CRM for your institution.

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Four Ways to Cultivate Indigenous Student Success

Nov 29, 2021

Learn more about the SEM session "Culture at the Heart: An Integrated Indigenous Approach to SEM Development"