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11/10/2025
With everything that’s going on in the United States as a backdrop, this episode reiterates the importance of focusing on service over receiving recognition, on cultivating humility, and leading with wisdom. These practices can help you avoid developing an inflated sense of self-importance that hinders effective leadership and decision-making.
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11/10/2025
In this special Admit It! and Transfer TEA crossover episode, hosts Alex Fronduto and Loida González Utley sit down to discuss one of the most persistent challenges in higher education—bridging the divide between freshman and transfer admissions.
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11/10/2025
In this special Admit It! and Transfer TEA crossover episode, hosts Alex Fronduto and Loida González Utley sit down to discuss one of the most persistent challenges in higher education—bridging the divide between freshman and transfer admissions.
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10/27/2025
The October 2025 Eye on Research commentary dives into a new report from Ellucian, how it ties into research from AACRAO, and questions to consider in our work. Highlights from this issue include upcoming reports from AACRAO, updates on future research, studies on support needed by learners beyond the classroom, results on first-gen barriers to completion, and more.
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10/14/2025
In this episode of "Admit It," Alex chats with Jack Miner about the 35th Annual AACRAO SEM Conference, sharing insights into what makes it such a cornerstone event for enrollment professionals.
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10/14/2025
Inspired by a institutional policy workshop from Student Ready Strategies, Loida and two special guests discuss reactions, lessons learned, and how institutions can rethink policy design to be more student-ready.
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09/23/2025
The September 2025 Eye on Research commentary highlights growing new research and transformative opportunities in higher education. Highlights from this issue include new AACRAO research initiatives, new research on AI, barriers to study abroad, the rising cost of higher education, innovative colleges, insights into the parent learner completion gap, and more.
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09/17/2025
In this conversation with Dr. Cié Gee from the University of Texas at San Antonio we explore the idea of leadership through the roles of line leader and door holder–familiar responsibilities from elementary school.
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09/17/2025
In this episode of Transfer Tea, we sit down with Isaiah Vance, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advising & Transfer Initiatives at the Texas A&M University System, to explore how university systems are driving innovation in transfer.
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08/27/2025
The August 2025 Eye on Research commentary highlights growing concerns and transformative opportunities in higher education. Dr. Tom Green calls for a “rewiring” of the sector, urging institutions to adapt to shifting demographics, economic pressures, and the growing influence of AI on the job market. His commentary underscores the need to rethink who higher ed serves, how it demonstrates value, and how it manages cost and digital transformation. The issue also showcases new AACRAO research initiatives, such as AI-generated audio summaries, upcoming dual-enrollment and scheduling reports, and data on learner persistence, microcredentials, multilingualism, and the cognitive effects of AI-assisted writing. Across multiple studies, the message is clear: institutions must evolve strategically to remain relevant and sustainable.
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08/20/2025
This episode features a series of brief conversations at the 2025 AACRAO Leadership Meeting, where HEARD asked attendees how they were feeling, what they were taking away, and if (and how) they could make a difference.
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08/20/2025
In the very first official episode of this podcast, we explored the question of what even is a registrar. Now, with six more years of experience that included a global pandemic, it was time to once again take stock of our understanding of the role of the registrar. What do we do? And how do we explain what we do to people who work at our institutions or to people all the way outside of higher education?
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07/17/2025
AACRAO Executive Director Melanie Gottlieb shares an initial analysis of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 - OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025. This new legislation introduces several significant changes to the higher education landscape that require careful attention and adaptation from all institutions. We encourage you to review the full text of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and assess its specific implications for your institution.
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07/16/2025
In this episode we discuss ways to improve the interviewing and hiring process for everyone involved, along with practical ways to bring your new hire into your office and get them acculturated quickly.
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07/16/2025
This episode highlights how community engagement events have connected underserved communities in West Virginia with opportunities in higher education.
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07/11/2025
In this episode, Juliette Price of the National Association of System Heads (NASH) spills the tea on how Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) are helping universities rethink transfer through collaboration, data, and equity-driven innovation.
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06/27/2025
Tune in to learn how Phi Theta Kappa's new direct admissions initiative is reshaping opportunity and access for high-achieving community college students across the country.
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06/25/2025
AACRAO’s June 2025 Eye on Research reflects on a year of innovation and resilience in higher education. Highlights include a new LEARN Commission Green Paper and upcoming research releases. New reports examine the "some college, no credential" population, value of IELTS Score, college "stop-outs", online learners, and more. Key findings from national studies address learner success, homelessness programs, and college affordability, and more. Together, these updates offer timely guidance for institutional planning, equity, and learner support strategies.
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06/25/2025
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06/20/2025
In this exciting episode of Transfer Tea, we welcome two incredible transfer champions: Loida Gonzalez Utley and Heather Adams from Transfer Nation! Together, they spill the tea on everything you can expect at the upcoming AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit – the must-attend event for anyone passionate about transfer, mobility, and innovation in higher ed.
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