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Christopher Tremblay of the University of Michigan, AACRAO C&U, and SEM-EP shares how a lesson from undergrad has contributed to his tried-and-true practice for leading productive meetings.
Heather Zimar of AACRAO Publications highlights the latest SEMQ Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 2, featuring UCNJ’s holistic SEM approach, which has significantly increased graduation and enrollment rates, and a new culture of success and strategic growth.
Paige Selman Boucher, our Community and Volunteer Manager, offers tips on diving into the new Volunteer Pool, which is designed with member needs in mind.
There is a good reason why we "take time to rewind," in the hope that it can repay us with clarity or wisdom, and perhaps reveal hidden connections that we missed the first time around.
Tammy Aagard of AACRAO Consulting answers how to find your "north star" for project progress and success.
Katie Rendon of Hebrew Union College gives a detailed rundown of the resources to support state & regional leaders as they navigate running board meetings, operating as a 501(c), planning conferences, and more.
Amy Moffatt and Jennifer Mercer of Towson University shared how their office has intentionally cultivated a leadership culture over the past five years that prioritizes creativity, collaboration, and psychological safety.
See how TransferVirginia.org is streamlining the transfer process through innovative technology and statewide collaboration.
Emily Clement of Delta College shares a transfer playbook based on data, incorporating regional initiatives to emphasize the value of an associate degree and encourage students to complete their degree before transferring.
Emily Gallagher of Cornell University describes the power of advocacy when policy is humanized and discussions go beyond statistics and jargon to the lived experiences of people in our institutions and learning communities.
Will Lipske of the University of Wisconsin–Madison reminds us that while it may be human nature to predict how some conversations might unfold, we need to be cautious of assumptions and remain open to unpredictable conversations.
When Dawn Renta of West Chester University received the acceptance email as a Hill Day advocate, she wondered if she had stepped too far outside her comfort zone—but only temporarily.
A future exists where credentials are not just static PDFs, CSVs, or SIS records. Dr. Mike Simmons and Alex Kaplan of AACRAO launch Project Infuse in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s T3 Innovation Network.
Now is the time to understand what it means to be an AACRAO voting member and why your participation matters. We need your curiosity, your civic-mindedness, and your participation in the voting process.
To me, the name of this newsletter reflects the ties that bind us to our learning industry and historic profession.
The FERPA Professors answers a question regarding the requirement of institutions to provide students with the opportunity to review records.
Kristina Rosales, a recent ASCEND alum of Cohort 5, transitioned to a new leadership role approximately four months after completing the ASCEND Leadership Development Program.
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.