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

With the support of CollegeSource, TES, and Transferology, AACRAO has created a free e-book, "Learning Mobility: Empowering Educational Journeys Beyond Traditional Pathways," to help higher education professionals contribute to a more mobile and accessible future for learning. bit.ly/45wKXVk

#SEM2025 early bird registration is now open, and you can also register for the International Institute. Whether you're new or an experienced professional seeking a refresher, add the International Institute to your agenda to make the most of your SEM experience. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AACRAO Consulting can help you identify opportunities for refinement, how to enhance administrative operations, and more. Get 10% off registrar office reviews or admissions processing reviews contracted by August 15, 2025 when you mention this back-to-school offer. www.aacrao.org/consulting

AACRAO Caucuses provide community, support, and acceptance for higher education professionals seeking to connect with one another. Join your peers at the AACRAO Caucus Gathering on Tuesday, August 12 at 3PM ET to experience the community of AACRAO Caucuses. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Join William Gil, Senior Director of Government Relations and Michael Bilfinger, Assistant Director of Public Policy at AACRAO for the key takeaways from the 2025 Congressional Hill Day and an overview of the current higher education public policy topics AACRAO tracks. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

"I can get a more detailed understanding of what’s contained in a $3 box of cereal than I can from a university learning record like a transcript,” explained Noah Geisel, the microcredentials program manager at the University of Colorado Boulder, in a new article. workshift.org/a-nutrition-...

Join UPCEA's Julie Uranis, AACRAO’s Dr. Mike Simmons, 1EdTech’s Rob Coyle, and Strada Education Foundation’s Holly Custard for this general session at the 2025 Convergence Conference. If you haven't registered yet, get your ticket before prices increase on August 25. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Does a high school dual enrollment student's perceived sense of belonging influence their decision to complete their certificate or degree at a local community college? A new study featured in the latest issue of AACRAO SEMQ volume 13 dives into this question. www.aacrao.org/research-pub...

How do you boost college access in rural and underserved areas? You meet students where they are. In the latest episode of Admit It, Alicia Kalka and Summer Boggess of Fairmont State University share how they’re flipping the script on traditional recruitment. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... #HigherEd

AACRAO Consulting can help identify opportunities for refinement, enhance your administrative operations, and more. Get 10% off registrar office reviews or admissions processing reviews contracted by August 15, 2025, when you mention this offer. www.aacrao.org/consulting

AACRAO Consultant and Project Manager, Michelle Mott, will be at the Badge Summit on July 22 at 11 AM, presenting how the Infuse project is helping institutions convert legacy credentials into digital, skills-rich LERs using AI-powered tools. www.thebadgesummit.com

This spring's IIE survey captured responses from 559 higher education institutions that host 53% of international students in the U.S. Julia Funaki of AACRAO suggests the data reveals an international education sector being tested but not broken. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... #HigherEd

AACRAO is excited to announce the launch of our new volunteer page. Volunteering with AACRAO is a great way to grow your professional network. Join the volunteer pool and update your profile to stay up to date. exchange.aacrao.org/volunteer-op...

Register for Convergence Conference 2025 to explore successful and emerging models of credential innovation, connect and collaborate with other credentials stakeholders, and begin planning for the advancement of credential innovation on your own campus. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Join AACRAO President-Elect, Connie Shipman Newsome's presentation at the NebraskaACRAO 2025 Annual Conference on July 10 at 1PM. Don't miss the AACRAO update on July 10 at 10AM.

Meet the AACRAO 2025 Congressional Hill Day advocates: Kaitlyn Roberts, Elias DuBose, and Jonathan Helm. AACRAO 2025 Hill Day will be held in Washington, D.C., from July 14-15. Follow AACRAO on social media to meet the rest of our 2025 Hill Day advocates. #Advocacy #HillDay2025

The modern Registrar’s Office is leading change, not chasing it. What used to be “back office” is now mission critical. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne... #AACRAOConnect #Registrar #ChangeManagement

Meet the AACRAO 2025 Congressional Hill Day advocates: Will Lipske, Vicki Walker, and Wendy Lin-Cook. AACRAO 2025 Hill Day will be held in Washington, D.C., from July 14-15. Follow AACRAO on social media to meet the rest of our 2025 Hill Day advocates. #Advocacy #HillDay2025

Explore the insights and strategies in the new AACRAO learning mobility e-book, and join us in creating a more effective, future-ready educational system. We are proud to offer this new e-book for free download to all AACRAO members. go.aacrao.org/l/407842/202... #LearningMobility

Apply to join the AACRAO Technical Advisory Council to participate in tracking the rapid development of digital learner records and credentials in higher education, advising the association on the development of content, guidance, education, and more. www.aacrao.org/who-we-are/g...

Plan your professional development for the summer ahead of time. Mark your calendars and register now for the Technology and Transfer Summit and the Business Solutions Showcase to secure your spot at each event. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Meet the AACRAO 2025 Congressional Hill Day advocates: Philip Hunt, Bryant Faust, and Zachary Swartz. AACRAO 2025 Congressional Hill Day will be held in Washington, D.C., from July 14-15. Follow AACRAO on social media to meet the rest of our advocates. #Advocacy #HillDay2025