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State and Regional Organizations

AACRAO and the state and regional associations (ACRAOs) share the same basic goals of enhancing not only the profession but also the professional development of the individual members. One of the fundamental strengths of our profession is the vitality of strong, active state and regional associations. These associations provide members with many professional development activities and opportunities and generally are instrumental in forging the informal networks that exist throughout the country.

AACRAO's Vice President of Leadership and Management Development and AACRAO's State and Regional Relations Committee formulate and share responsibility for AACRAO's relationship with state and regional associations.

 

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Resources

  • State and Regional Fundamentals (On-Demand Course)

    This course provides a core understanding of the functions of a state and regional Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (ACRAO). An overview of how individual state and regional associations of all sizes can apply best practices in managing an association, running meetings, and providing professional development activities for their members that are based on successful state and regional ACRAOs.

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  • State & Regional "How to" Guide

    Containing best practices, examples, and suggestions that affiliated State & Regional Organizations of all sizes may reference as they develop and/or improve their organization

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  • State & Regional Partnership and Affiliate Program

    Additional information regarding the AACRAO State & Regional Partnership and Affiliate Program.

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  • Ockerman Awards

    The Elbert W. Ockerman State and Regional Professional Activity Award recognizes outstanding professional activities of the state/regional associations and encourages development and expansion of quality professional activities among state/regional associations. Up to three awards of $500 each will be presented. Nominees must prepare a one page written summary of their activities for consideration. The recipient(s) are recommended by the AACRAO Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

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  • State & Regional ACRAOs Leadership Group

    State and Regional ACRAOs group is an electronic forum for sharing information about questions and issues of interest to those in positions of leadership in the state and regional associations. It is open to any officers of state and regional associations, the AACRAO Board of Directors, AACRAO National Office staff, and AACRAO committees whose activities relate to those of the state and regional associations. This group is a beneficial service to the state and regional associations and to AACRAO.

    How to join the group

    To request to join the group, send an email to s-r-leaders+subscribe@aacrao.org. After sending a message to this address, you will receive an automated reply asking you to confirm your request. To join the group, you must reply to the message to confirm the request, and a notification will be sent to the Group manager to approve your request.

  • State and Regional Treasurers Peer Network

    The State and Regional Treasurers Peer Network is a networking and affinity group for state and regional (S&R) treasurers, treasurers-elect, and immediate past treasurers.  This group provides a community of like minded professionals to share best practices and insights, as well as to provide support and encouragement to one another serving in an S&R treasury role. This group may also identify and propose ways that AACRAO can support and collaborate with the state and regional associations.

    This group is open to professionals serving in the treasurer, treasurer-elect, or immediate past-treasurer positions within their respective state and regional associations, as well as individuals who have served in one of these capacities within the last two years.  Professionals serving in other leadership positions within S&R associations may also join this group. 

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  • State & Regional Facebook Group

    Join this online community to stay connected to the ACRAO network

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Upcoming State & Regional Deadlines

Upcoming State & Regional Events

State & Regional Board Member Networking

November 8, 2023

November 8, 2023 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

Join members of AACRAO's State & Regional Relations Committee and meet with other state & regional board members. This webinar is intended to be conversational and participation is encouraged! We will be breaking into small groups to discuss position-specific hot topics related to state & regional presidents, presidents-elect, treasurers, secretaries, and more!

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    Presenters:

    Katie Brown

    AVP Student Success & University Registrar, Aspen University

    Past State & Regional Events

    State & Regional Board Member Networking

    November 8, 2023

    November 8, 2023 | 2:00-3:00 pm ET

    Join members of AACRAO's State & Regional Relations Committee and meet with other state & regional board members. This webinar is intended to be conversational and participation is encouraged! We will be breaking into small groups to discuss position-specific hot topics related to state & regional presidents, presidents-elect, treasurers, secretaries, and more!

    Additional Resources:

     

    View Recording

      Presenters:

      Katie Brown

      AVP Student Success & University Registrar, Aspen University

      Meet the members

      • Chris Huang AAPI Bio
      • Philip Hunt Black Bio (1)
      • Laura Remillard Women Bio
      • Badge for Amber Cellotti
      • Committee Badge for Johnika Dreher
      • Committee Badge for Texas Ruegg
      • Committee Badge for Kristin Smigielski
      • Committee Badge for Molly McDermott Fallon
      • Katie Brown - Committee Badge

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      Quick Links
      • Cyber Security Training
        • AACRAO is piloting a program to offer cyber security training to State and Regional Organizations. For more information, submit the form here and an AACRAO staff member will follow up shortly. 
      • Highlight Your State and Regional Badge
        • Have your S&R member badge featured on the State and Regional page. Submit the form here to be featured.
      • Request an AACRAO Rep
        • Members of the AACRAO Board of Directors and the executive staff participate in the annual meetings of the state and regional associations. This often includes a 10-15 minute AACRAO update, a session presentation, a roundtable on AACRAO issues, staffing an AACRAO booth, and attendance at new member orientation.
      • AACRAO's Best of the Best
        • Nominate outstanding sessions from your state and regional's most recent Annual Meeting. One presenter will receive a free registration to AACRAO's 107th Annual Meeting to present the outstanding session.
      • Elbert W. Ockerman State and Regional Professional Activity Award
        • This award recognizes outstanding professional activities of the state/regional associations and encourages the development and expansion of quality professional activities among state/regional associations.

      Leadership

      AACRAO VP for Leadership Management and Development

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      Philip Hunt
      University Registrar, North Dakota State University

      Chair, AACRAO S&R Relations Committee

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      Amber Cellotti
      Associate Director in the Office of the Registrar, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

      Vice-Chair, AACRAO S&R Relations Committee

      Johnika Dreher
      Executive Director, K-12 State Partnerships, Kent State University


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      Conference center hallway at the 2023 Annual Meeting

      Live from #AACRAO2023: State & Regional Hot Topics
      Mar 28, 2023

      Promoting engagement, leadership, and planning with State and Regional ACRAO's.

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      AACRAO Supports State and Regional Conferences
      Jul 25, 2022

      Learn about the tools, resources, and support AACRAO provides to State and Regional associations.

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      State and Regionals: A New Mentorship Program from New England
      Apr 18, 2022

      A new mentorship program from the New England ACRAO.

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      NJNYACRAO Hosts Upcoming Virtual Conference
      Mar 7, 2022

      Learn about the upcoming virtual conference hosted by the NJNYACRAO.

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      Increasing Member Engagement With Associations
      Jan 18, 2022

      AACRAO and State and Regional leaders discuss increasing membership engagement and providing resources.

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      Indiana ACRAO Hosts Virtual Workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      Aug 23, 2021

      Learn about Indiana ACRAO's experience hosting a virtual conference and promoting engagement with their membership.

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      Join The Upcoming State & Regional Coffee Break
      Aug 9, 2021

      Join AACRAO's State & Regional Associations Coffee Break to discuss event and conference planning.

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      A plastic sabre, a fake mustache, an ersatz tiara: Making magic for ACRAO State & Regionals
      Nov 12, 2020

      Recent workshops strengthening S&Rs were the bee's knees.

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      AACRAO affirms relationship with State and Regionals
      Jul 29, 2019

      National office makes investment in state and regional associations

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      OACRAO is "winning at student success"
      Oct 29, 2018

      Sessions titled after popular game shows make for a fun and engaging fall conference.

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      A moving testimony about the work AACRAO members do
      Aug 3, 2018

      "Our work is important and meaningful for students, and our organizations are critical to maintaining consistency in higher education, and being innovative in solving higher education issues," writes Arturo Torres, AACRAO Leadership attendee.

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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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      Nebraska ACRAO gives back to their host communities
      Jun 18, 2018

      Schools and nonprofits benefit from their Annual Meeting drives.

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      Straight from State & Regionals: NEACRAO’s George Coleman Scholarship helps students, institutions
      May 7, 2018

      Giving back to talented students in New England.

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      A strong theme draws attention to ORACRAO's conference
      Sep 20, 2016

      Professional development wizardry in the Emerald City.

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      Straight from State and Regionals: Poster sessions stimulate research, energize SACRAO conference
      Jul 29, 2014

      SACRAO Annual Meeting abuzz with conversations about local members' research, thanks to the "poster sessions" introduced at their 2013 conference.