Negotiating hotel contracts is a significant and high-risk responsibility for state and regional leaders. To learn how a professional third-party planner can support you at no cost throughout the contracting process, register for the upcoming webinar. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Don’t miss out on the lowest price available for the 111th AACRAO Annual Meeting. #AACRAO2026 is your opportunity to learn, network, and advance higher education with professionals from a variety of disciplines. Early-bird registration ends January 30. www.aacrao.org/events-train...#AACRAO2026#HigherEd

Hear from a panel of higher education leaders and experts on experiences with fraudulent “ghost student” applications—an activity that causes financial loss, data distortion, and new barriers for legitimate students. Register today to get a reminder in your inbox. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

The proposed Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement from the Department of Education represents one of the most significant additions to IPEDS reporting in years and one that continues to evolve. Join us to explore how to mitigate these challenges. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

While working in transfer admissions has its challenges, don't forget the student's side of the transfer journey. In a recent #Connect article, a student who transferred from community college shared their story and tips for practitioners, students, and families. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... 

See the LEARN Commission's final report with recommended "national guidelines for practitioners to recognize undergraduate learning in all its forms & apply it to credentials, with the intent of advancing learning mobility" buff.ly/fMsw0Id #beyondtransfer @aacrao.bsky.social #academicsky #highered

AACRAO is proud to announce the Compliance Webinar Series. Join us to build your understanding of institutional records retention policies, relevant state and federal statutes, and the importance of both proper retention and timely destruction of educational records.  www.aacrao.org/events-train... 

AACRAO is excited to announce a new FERPA publication, coming in 2026. Join AACRAO Senior Fellow, Dale King, for a sneak peek at the new publication covering topics like FERPA and disclosures to immigration officials, FERPA and HIPAA, and more. www.aacrao.org/events-train... 

AACRAO Consultants are higher ed professionals with a variety of experiences and expertise to understand an institution's needs and develop specially curated plans for each institution. Contact AACRAO Consulting to find out how our consultants can help you. www.aacrao.org/consulting/g... #HigherEd

Early-bird registration is now open for the 111th AACRAO Annual Meeting. Join us in New Orleans to learn, network, and advance higher education at #AACRAO2026. Don’t miss the chance to get the lowest price available. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Help students make informed registration decisions with CourseLeaf PATH, an integrated advising and registration solution. Register now to hear from Patrick Boateng, Director of Scheduling Products at CourseLeaf, on December 16 and receive a reminder before the event. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

ARE you curious how Assessment, Research, and Evaluation can be used to improve and analyze learning and engagement in your organization? Register now to learn more about the relationship between assessment and evaluation and get a reminder before the event. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #AACRAO

Check out the Connect article from Scott Friskics of Aaniiih Nakoda College to learn how Tribal Colleges and Universities provide unique and meaningful opportunities that foster student success.     www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... #NAHM #AACRAOConnect #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #TCU

Join members of the Community College Focus Group to discuss its future direction, explore ways to engage and support one another, and address current topics. This session will not be recorded. Register now to receive a reminder in your inbox. www.aacrao.org/events-train... 

Tribal Colleges and Universities like Fort Peck Community College create spaces for Native students to feel welcome and supported as they work toward accomplishing their goals. Learn more about FPCC in The College Tour's YouTube video. #NAHM #TCU #HigherEd www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_yP... 

Discover how participants apply strategic enrollment management, systemic thinking, and change leadership to real-world challenges through the ASCEND Leadership Development Program. Secure your spot at the webinar to get your questions answered by ASCEND participants. www.aacrao.org/events-train... 

From hybrid to in-person programs to education that combines traditional and Western science, Blackfeet Community College offers students the environment, training, and experiences to succeed. Learn more this Native American History Month. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozlk... #TCU #NAHM 

The first step to reducing transfer time-to-decision? Accept the Learning Mobility Challenge. Join the institutions establishing the time-to-decision benchmark. Accept the Learning Mobility Challenge and submit your institution's data. www.aacrao.org/our-work/lea...  #LearningMobility #LMChallenge 

Join members from the AACRAO Native American Caucus for a discussion on the history of the first Tribal Colleges in honor of Native American History Month. This event will not be recorded. Register now to secure your spot. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #NativeAmericanHistoryMonth #TribalColleges 

Are you interested in learning how to apply strategic enrollment management, systemic thinking, and change leadership to real-world challenges? Join ASCEND scholars to learn how the program transforms strengths into action, teams into communities, and more.  www.aacrao.org/events-train... 

Honor International Education Week by learning about some of the most challenging elements of transnational education. Join the latest pair of International Education Standards Council fellows, Sara Ahmad and Jacqueline Best, for a discussion on joint and dual degrees. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Secure your spot at the upcoming webinar hosted by Missouri ACRAO and Upper Midwest ACRAO. Register today to discuss best practices related to managing your state & regional organization's rosters on November 5 and receive a reminder before the event. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #AACRAO #Webinar

Join Dr. James Zarsadiaz for insights from his research on Asian American suburban communities in Los Angeles and Dr. Lily Ann Villaraza for a discussion that sheds light on the experiences and contributions of Filipino Americans. Register now. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #AACRAO #AANHPI

Ready to expand your capabilities, deepen your impact, and confidently lead higher ed enrollment management? Discover how the ASCEND Program transforms mid-career professionals into strategic, strengths-based leaders. Join us tomorrow, October 22, to learn more. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

“Through improvement science, we achieved small wins each cycle that built trust with our colleges and ultimately empowered us to make policy decisions regarding transfers,” shared Sara Thigpin from Texas A&M. Celebrate #NationalTransferWeek by diving into the article. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne...

Challenge the misconceptions of credit mobility, advocate for a learner-centered approach, and more during the upcoming webinar co-hosted by CAEL, AACRAO, and the Sova Beyond Transfer initiative, featuring panelists from various perspectives. cael-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We're less than a month away from the premier annual gathering of SEM professionals. Attend the "Know Before You Go" webinar on October 21, hosted by AACRAO SEM Conference Director, Jack Miner. This event will answer your questions and help you plan your agenda. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

In a recent episode of "Transfer Tea," host Loida González Utley sat down with Isaiah Vance, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advising & Transfer Initiatives at the Texas A&M University System, to explore how university systems drive innovation in transfer. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... #Transfer

Our Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement Program offers flexible and comprehensive professional development for experienced practitioners. Secure your spot at the upcoming webinar to explore how SEM-EP can advance your career. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #AACRAO #SEM #HigherEd

Strategic Enrollment Management is how a university operationalizes its strategic plan through the lens of enrollment and learner success. Explore best practices at the graduate level with the SEM stewards from the University of Connecticut. Register today. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AACRAO consultants are experts in the field and equipped with the knowledge and skillset to work alongside the staff and leadership of your institution to create a plan that your institution can stick to and accomplish its goals with. www.aacrao.org/consulting #HigherEduc#HigherEducationt#EnrollmentManagement

“The recognition validated me as a presenter and reassured me that participants were truly gaining valuable knowledge from my workshop,” shared Regina Middleton, Best of the Best winner at the 109th AACRAO Annual Meeting. Celebrate success by submitting a nomination. www.aacrao.org/who-we-are/s...

Jump into Texas A&M University’s journey in developing transfer admissions auto-admit bars—benchmarks that provide a transparent pathway to admission for eligible transfer applicants. Explore the data-driven process behind setting these standards by joining the event. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Microcredentials are the latest higher education trend focusing on workforce readiness. The latest to join this trend are small, four-year liberal arts colleges. Dr. Mike Simmons shares insights in a recent article from University Business. universitybusiness.com/why-liberal-...

AACRAO has partnered with NASH for the National Learning Mobility Challenge: Improving Transfer Time-to-Decision, a national call for action, experimentation, and transparency. Learn about the exciting new initiative by joining the webinar on October 1 at 2 PM ET. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

A survey done by @AACRAO.bsky.social & the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) found that 93% of 298 responding IHEs were offering dual enrollment courses (college courses for high school students) buff.ly/XQYK5x3 #AcademicSky #highered

The AACRAO SEM Conference unites the brightest minds in higher education to learn, solve common problems, and initiate change. Take advantage of the learning opportunities available by adding a workshop to your SEM ticket. Early-bird registration ends on September 29. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Have you encountered a word or acronym in your work that you don’t understand? Join some of AACRAO's highly involved members for a conversation about some of the most common terms and acronyms in higher education, registration, enrollment management, and in AACRAO. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Check out this new book on learning mobility (incl. credit transfer) edited by the transfer champions Wendy Kilgore, Lara Couturier, and Carolyn Gentle-Genitty, with chapters by the likes of Juana Sanchez and the @ithakasr.bsky.social credit mobility team! #AcademicSky #highered @aacrao.bsky.social

What can we do to improve student transfer? "One area of the transfer process where improvement is both possible and measurable is the time it takes to render an admissions decision" says Quintina Barnett Gallion of @AACRAO.bsky.social #beyondtransfer #AcademicSky #highered buff.ly/acFdzQp

Whether you're new to FERPA or a seasoned professional, this webinar is your opportunity to ask your most pressing FERPA questions. Don't miss the opportunity to get your FERPA questions answered. Register for the webinar to receive a reminder the day of the event. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

How do we know if our work is keeping us on track for learning mobility? Start by asking: "Is it interoperable?" "Does it promote equitable opportunities?" "Does it enhance the value of higher education?" and "Is it learner-centered?" www.aacrao.org/research-pub...

A New America survey revealed that, despite political scrutiny of colleges and universities, Americans across party lines share similar views about the fundamental value and purpose of higher education. Unlock more insights like this in the latest issue of AACRAO Eye on Research. bit.ly/3I52Vq9

Calling all state and regional ACRAO leaders: connect at the upcoming webinar to discuss how state & regional ACRAOs can utilize committees to help increase membership engagement, create leadership pipelines, and help prevent board member burnout. Register today. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AIRC: The Association for International Enrollment Management and AACRAO are teaming up to share how some US institutions are adapting their international student recruitment strategies. Register now to secure your spot. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Get in the Strategic Enrollment Management mindset this school year. Learn the essentials of SEM and set up your institution for success. Prepare for the 35th Annual AACRAO SEM Conference this November with the Essentials of SEM, an AACRAO instructor-led course. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Julia Pomerenk, University Registrar and Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management at the University of Oregon, will retire with over 36 years of registrar office experience. Join us September 16 for life lessons in higher ed from Julia. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Moderated by AACRAO's Dr. Mike Simmons, this general session at the 2025 Convergence Conference will discuss how the Infuse Initiative is developing a publicly accessible, interoperable, and scalable digital credentialing infrastructure. Register by August 25 before prices increase. bit.ly/3UgmZsd

Volunteering creates community, builds opportunities, and contributes to your professional skills. Find the opportunity for you in the AACRAO Exchange and opt in to the volunteer pool to hear about new opportunities first. exchange.aacrao.org/volunteer-op... #HigherEd #ProfessionalDevelopment

The skills that you use for problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and time management are directly transferable to leadership positions on a State & Regional ACRAO board. S&R Chair Katie Rendon shares how to use AACRAO resources to boost your efforts. bit.ly/4lq4nkA