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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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Is this the end of the Registrar as we know it?

Jul 9, 2018

"Technology can turn the registrar into an invisible entity on campus Will the registrar disappear?”

Student and transfer-institution Bill of Rights released

Jul 9, 2018

The new “Transfer-Institution Bill of Rights and Responsibilities” provide Institutions with 11 responsibilities and rights when dealing with transfer.

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Opening the gate to transfer

Jul 9, 2018

Many students who complete their transfer requirements do not make it ‘through the gate’ to a university. Why?

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Keeping between the Lines: Exploring the Good Governance of Data Integration

Jul 9, 2018

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Blockchain untangled: A journey to demystification

Jul 9, 2018

Registrars need to understand how to address equity and access issues related to blockchain and credentialing technology.

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Roundtable: Electronic Exchange of Student Records (EDX)

Jul 9, 2018

Fear of change may be the biggest obstacle to EDX implementation.

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New England: Get the most bang for your buck

Jul 2, 2018

Explore these locally-held professional development opportunities with world-class teachers.

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A hitchhiker’s guide to Web 3.0 for higher ed

Jul 2, 2018

These fancy technologies (semantic web, AI, and blockchain) will solve some of your institution’s problems, but bring problems of their own.

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Does GDPR apply to you?

Jul 2, 2018

The questions your institution should be asking.

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The Give Back Project shows VACRAO has heart

Jul 2, 2018

Annual drive furthers the mission of this state organization.

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How one Missouri university is mentoring transfers

Jul 2, 2018

In the absence of statewide pathways, this program helps smooth the transition -- saving students time & money.

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AACRAO travels to Prague for ENIC-NARIC meeting

Jul 2, 2018

Learn more about AACRAO EDGE's role with the EU education networks.

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3 solutions for optimizing technology in business processes

Jul 2, 2018

Common challenges, and practical ways to ensure functionality.

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Leadership, learning and laughter

Jul 2, 2018

Advocating on Capitol Hill, reviewing the Strategic Plan, and playing foursquare.

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Field Notes: 3 questions for shared governance

Jul 2, 2018

"Who to include?" might be the most important question.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Jun 19, 2018

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Nebraska ACRAO gives back to their host communities

Jun 18, 2018

Schools and nonprofits benefit from their Annual Meeting drives.

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AACRAO supports UC Davis launch of digital tool to help Syrian refugees reclaim right to education

Jun 18, 2018

Facebook live event: Wednesday morning at 7 A.M. EDT.

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Get a seat at the table

Jun 18, 2018

Professional development and certifications can help boost your signal.

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Field Notes: Visions, missions, and strategic plans 101

Jun 18, 2018

Making a Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Strategic Plan that the whole office can rally behind.