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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 power of social listening

Nov 13, 2017

3 tips for using social media to impact enrollment management outcomes

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4 principles behind transfer best practices

Nov 13, 2017

The rights of students, the obligations of institutions, and the responsibilities of all.

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"There was never a 'golden age'": Optimizing the enrollment cycle

Nov 13, 2017

Including search, financial aid modeling, and yield strategy.

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Align class schedules with student completion

Nov 13, 2017

SLCC shared findings from an Academic Scheduling Study designed to increase credit loads and shorten time to completion.

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"Small but mighty" Indiana ACRAO conference inspires new ideas

Nov 10, 2017

Collegiality, campus training, commencement, vendors, and comprehensive record projects are just a few highlights from this state meeting.

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Traditional word-of-mouth versus electronic: Which has more influence?

Nov 10, 2017

A study featured in the latest C&U investigates how these factors influence on college search and choice.

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Field Notes: The value of a transfer student communication plan

Nov 10, 2017

Create intentional, targeted messages that address issues important to transfer students.

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So you want to become a chief enrollment officer?

Nov 2, 2017

An AACRAO Report highlights the opportunities and shifts in the field as almost 750 positions may open up by 2021.

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The state of college completion initiatives at U.S. community colleges

Oct 31, 2017

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SEM Conference advisers consider how to help AACRAO members meet demand for EMs

Oct 31, 2017

Highlights from the advisory board's meeting at the Conference.

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Mapping student perspectives to institutional priorities

Oct 31, 2017

How high-impact practices can enhance retention and student success and inform the SEM process.

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Field Notes: Conflict avoidance: A great way to make things even worse!

Oct 31, 2017

Common avoidant behaviors and strategies for present engagement.

Ask the FERPA Professor

Oct 31, 2017

Can a graduate student have access to student attendance records for all students in his class?

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Community college SEM roundtable pools shared wisdom

Oct 31, 2017

Attendees discussed common challenges, strategies, and hopes.

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8 tips for managing change

Oct 31, 2017

A campus leader talks about ushering in a new enrollment management era.

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Public perceptions of value in higher education

Oct 31, 2017

A SEM Conference roundtable addressed how factors such as the focus on jobs, the impact of non-completion, and college price affect value perceptions in the U.S. and abroad.

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Dual enrollment is possible in your state too

Oct 31, 2017

Reasons dual enrollment is effective, and examples of what works and what doesn't.

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Intensive Foreign Credentials workshop meets in Phoenix

Oct 30, 2017

AACRAO International taught basic principles and major education systems.

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AACRAO travels to Mexico for ARSEE Conference

Oct 18, 2017

AACRAO Gov't. Rel. Dir. William Gil provided keynote remarks on how President Trump's election has impacted international student numbers and immigration.

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Field Notes: A perpetual "case of the Mondays"?!

Oct 17, 2017

Whether it's a career crisis, work burn-out, or just being in a rut, here are some tips for rekindling your professional passion.