Dear Readers,
Having options can feel liberating. Some suggest that autonomy and free will are powerful drivers of happiness, like the concept of “choice freedom,” according to a 2022 article in the Journal of Consumer Psychology. I tend to agree. However, I was recently reminded by a trusted colleague during their presentation that information overload can make choosing from many options feel burdensome, creating a paradox of choice. Still, I remain an optimist—a word that shares the prefix “op-” with that of “option,” from the Latin “optionem,” or “liberty to choose.”
I believe in the power of small intentional choices, and I say this for two reasons:
- If you’re an AACRAO Voting Member, you have the power to vote for the next leaders on the AACRAO Board of Directors. Make sure you cast your ballot by Monday, November 3.
- Some of you will be reading this issue’s email in the standard format, while others will be reading a newly designed email with new features.
In both instances, you have options to choose your own professional adventure. Whether in AACRAO elections or an A/B test, your collective choices guide where we grow next.
In this issue:
- What Happens When ‘The Exchange’ Turns Two…
- SEMQ Recognizes New and Outgoing Editorial Board Members
- Are You the Next Member-at-Large to Assist the AACRAO VP of Finance?
- ‘All In’ on Enrollment at #SEM2025
- Think You Know AACRAO Research? Add These People to Your Contacts
- Ask a Consultant About Faculty and Admissions Recruitment
With appreciation,
Editor, AACRAO Connect, Content Strategy Manager, AACRAO
P.S. Please use the “Contact the Editor” function to provide feedback or submit an idea for the AACRAO Connect email newsletter. Your contributions are welcome.
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