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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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Ask the FERPA Professor

Jun 28, 2021

The FERPA Professor answers questions regarding the recordation provision and inadvertent information release.

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Caribbean Examinations Council Webinar (CXC®)

Jun 28, 2021

Free webinar hosted by the Caribbean Examinations Council focused on protocols, procedures, and adaptations in the examination cycle.

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Announcing: The Small College Registrar Summer Series

Jun 15, 2021

Learn more about the small college registrar summer series coming in late June.

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Understanding the needs of today’s transfer student

Jun 15, 2021

AACRAO researcher looks at the data and explores the needs of the modern transfer student.

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ARUCC launches new platform to support mobile learners

Jun 15, 2021

The National Association of Registrars of the Universities and Colleges of Canada hosts webinar to explore new platform.

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AACRAO's SEM Endorsement Program scholarship deadline approaching

Jun 14, 2021

The SEM Endorsement Program offers scholarship opportunities to AACRAO Members and deadlines are coming soon.

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Registrar's Self-Assessment

Jun 14, 2021

Using the Registrar's Self-Assessment to engage your team.

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Apply for AACRAO’s Virtual Hill Day

Jun 14, 2021

AACRAO invites all members to participate in the 2021 Congressional Hill Day event.

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Comprehensive Learner Record to the Rescue! Transforming Student Learning to Skills

Jun 1, 2021

The Comprehensive Learner Record doesn't just verify student learning - it can prepare them for the workforce too.

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Crises as Catalysts: How Cambridge Assessment Meets a Global Challenge

Jun 1, 2021

Learn how Cambridge Assessment approaches and provides for solutions in global higher education.

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Higher Ed Policy Database Launching

Jun 1, 2021

CollegeSource partners with AACRAO to launch Higher Ed Policy Database.

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AACRAO Alternative Credentials Work Group Launching July 2021

Jun 1, 2021

Apply now to join and provide campus guidelines and best practices for alternative credentials.

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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.