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AACRAO CAUCUSES



Caucuses fall under Committee Group 5: Access and Equity. All AACRAO members are eligible to join a Caucus.

With more than 550 members, AACRAO Caucuses are national networking and identity-based affinity groups intended to promote belonging and visibility in the professional field of Higher Education. Each Caucus is unique and offers an opportunity to connect, innovate, and grow with others who are ready to discuss the initiatives and challenges facing each Caucus. By joining a Caucus, you will not only help support your peers in the profession, but also enhance your professional growth.

The AACRAO Caucuses meet monthly during the Caucus Gathering and each has a dedicated online community forum in the Exchange to stay connected. They also submit sessions for the AACRAO Annual Meeting and host webinars.



Upcoming Events

Enrollment Leadership Lessons from the Field: A Panel Discussion with Members of AACRAO’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus and Invited Guests

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024| 3:00-4:00 pm ET

Join members of AACRAO’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus and invited guests as they provide insight and guidance for leading in the field of enrollment management. This discussion will be based on LGBT Leadership in Higher Education, by Raymond E. Crossman, as reviewed in AACRAO’s College & University Journal, and panelists will address selected leadership questions and topics presented by Crossman.  Panelists will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they have observed or experienced during their numerous and varied roles in higher education, while highlighting their own leadership stories and successes. This session will not be recorded.

    Register Here

    Presenters:

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    Chris Dorsten

    Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Registrar

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    Jordan Jameson

    Assistant Registrar for Academic Progress

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    Roslyn Perry

    Registrar & Associate Dean of Records at Allegheny College

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    Tammy Johnson, Ed.D.

    Exec. Dir. of Doctoral Prgms. & Asst. Professor of Leadership Studies, Marshall University

    Past Events

    Enrollment Leadership Lessons from the Field: A Panel Discussion with Members of AACRAO’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus and Invited Guests

    June 18, 2024

    June 18, 2024| 3:00-4:00 pm ET

    Join members of AACRAO’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus and invited guests as they provide insight and guidance for leading in the field of enrollment management. This discussion will be based on LGBT Leadership in Higher Education, by Raymond E. Crossman, as reviewed in AACRAO’s College & University Journal, and panelists will address selected leadership questions and topics presented by Crossman.  Panelists will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they have observed or experienced during their numerous and varied roles in higher education, while highlighting their own leadership stories and successes. This session will not be recorded.

      Register Here

      Presenters:

      photo of Chris Dorsten

      Chris Dorsten

      Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Registrar

      jordan-jameson-portrait

      Jordan Jameson

      Assistant Registrar for Academic Progress

      photo of roslyn perry

      Roslyn Perry

      Registrar & Associate Dean of Records at Allegheny College

      headshot of Tammy Johnson

      Tammy Johnson, Ed.D.

      Exec. Dir. of Doctoral Prgms. & Asst. Professor of Leadership Studies, Marshall University

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      Learn about our Native American caucus, comprised of members who at tribal and non-tribal colleges and universities.

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