Stay informed and engaged in AACRAO's future. Join the AACRAO Board for a Town Hall on the discuss the FY 2027 Budget. Learn about the budget priorities, hear updates from leadership, and take part in the discussion before the budget is finalized and approved. Register at: bit.ly/4fWzyV4

Tomorrow, we're diving into the future of transfer admissions with four live webinars on AI-powered transcript evaluation, transfer credit insights, enrollment strategies, and smarter decision-making. Check out the schedule below and join us! www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Ready for book club? Join the author of "Kuleana" and the AACRAO AANHPI caucus for a genuine and thoughful conversation on the book and discuss connections based on shared experiences. Participants are encouraged to read the book prior to the event, but not required. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

What if improving credit mobility starts with changing how we think about learning? At The Assembly, Juana Sánchez discusses the LEARN Commission's 14 recommendations for improving transfer credit, dual enrollment, and credit for prior learning. aacrao.org/assembly

Summer is here, and AACRAO has a full lineup of opportunities to help you stay connected. From webinars to training and networking opportunities, there are plenty of ways to engage with the higher education community throughout June. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #AACRAO #ProfessionalDevelopment

AACRAO and CAEL are partnering to help institutions strengthen Credit for Prior Learning practices that support both learner opportunity and institutional confidence. Read more: go.aacrao.org/aacraocaelpa... #HigherEd #CreditForPriorLearning #LearningMoblity #StudentSuccess

Transfer is rarely linear. Explore how one school developed transfer-friendly practices to improve credit mobility, reduce time to decision, and support learner success. Practical, student-centered strategies for transfer, evaluation consistency, and learning mobility. #AACRAOAssembly

Can a college share student information related to theft incidents with a contracted food service provider? The latest FERPA Professor examines how the school official exception, legitimate educational interest, and directory information rules apply in a real campus scenario. aacrao.org/connect

How do we create safer spaces for students, colleagues, and ourselves? Join the AACRAO LGBTQIA+ Caucus for a live panel discussion on authenticity, advocacy, and allyship in a challenging political landscape. This session will not be recorded. Register: #[bit.ly/4vlyqPI

New to evaluating military transcripts, or looking for a stronger foundation? Join ACE for an introductory webinar on using the Military Guide with the Joint Service Transcript to better understand military learning and locate college credit recommendations. Register: #[bit.ly/4uds4Bh

Getting a program approved is only the beginning. A new AACRAO Connect article explores what happens when Prison Education Programs move forward before the back-end systems are ready, from records and registration to FERPA, technology, and campus coordination. Read more: go.aacrao.org/pepdesign

Are CPL and CBE siblings, cousins, or frenemies? Attend The Assembly, and join Dr. Marc Booker in exploring how Credit for Prior Learning and Competency-Based Education compare, intersect, and challenge the transfer community to better recognize learning in all its forms. www.aacrao.org/assembly

The May 2026 AACRAO Eye on Research is out now. This month’s roundup covers AI and learners, learning mobility, trust in higher education, and other research shaping the field. Read more: go.aacrao.org/EORMay

College pricing confusion is affecting student and family trust in higher ed. Join AACRAO, ACE, NASFAA, Strada Education Foundation, and enrollment leaders for a joint webinar on new research, Student-Centered Enrollment Management Principles, and what comes next. go.aacrao.org/pricetranspa...

AACRAO is hiring a Marketing & Communication Coordinator. This hybrid role supports email marketing, social media, website content, event communications, podcast/video coordination, and analytics. Applications due June 18, 2026. Apply: www.aacrao.org/jobs-careers...

Our recent AACRAO Connect article highlights findings from Strada Education Foundation’s latest report, including how clearer cost information can better support students and families as they navigate college choices. Read More: go.aacrao.org/pricetranspa...

Join AACRAO on June 17 for Keep Going: The Ongoing Journey of Freedom, a Juneteenth presentation on perseverance, resilience, and the continued work toward growth, opportunity, and collective advancement. go.aacrao.org/keepgoing June 17, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

Join this AACRAO webinar for a look at accelerated pathways, transfer credit, degree audits, transcript articulation, SIS alignment, and lessons learned from the field. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AACRAO is proud to announce that our partnership with One Book One New Orleans resulted in over $3000 donated to support literacy in honor of the late AACRAO President Tina Falkner. Thank you to everyone who donated to the campaign. onebookonenola.org #AACRAO2026

"[T]he impulse behind these new degrees is not only to finish a degree more quickly and cheaply but to get the graduates into the work force in a more timely and less expensive fashion," explain IESC members Robert Watkins and William Paver in their #Connect article. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne...

Join Dr. Seth Marc Kamen for a session on North Carolina’s statewide approach to credit mobility, workforce-aligned credentials, and flexible pathways for working learners. www.aacrao.org/events-train... #TheAssembly2026 #LearningMobility

Looking for answers to your FERPA questions? Bring your questions or just show up ready to learn from others on May 20 at 2PM ET for "Ask the FERPA Professor." www.aacrao.org/events-train... #FERPA #HigherEd

An evolution of the AACRAO Technology and Transfer Summit, and the cornerstone of the Learning Mobility Challenge, you don't want to miss The Assembly. Join the professionals advancing learning mobility across the postsecondary landscape by registering today. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

Learn how institutions moved from theory to practice in developing undergraduate SEM plans by joining the upcoming webinar on May 14. Secure your spot to learn how to keep your campus engaged, reduce planning fatigue, and develop nimble, agile, and innovative plans. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AACRAO is proud to be partnering with NAFSA and the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and Arts for an immersive learning experience at the 2026 Baden-Württemberg Seminar. Join us from October 18-24, 2026, to explore the German educational system. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

The latest episode of H.E.A.R.D. features Luis Alarcon and discusses counter-storytelling and Testimonios as a way to expand on dominant and limiting narratives about the human experience. Listen to learn how to be an ally, why individual stories matter, and more. www.aacrao.org/resources/ne...

These principles rethink enrollment management practices and promote clearer pricing and student-centered enrollment practices. Learn more: hubs.la/Q04dZd3n0

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Throughout 2025, enrollment management leaders, financial aid administrators, admissions professionals, and student advocates from across higher education came together to develop shared Principles to...

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Are you using MemberClicks to manage regional or state ACRAO memberships? Join us for a practical session focused on the user experience within MemberClicks. This session will walk through key features, highlight common challenges, and more. Register today. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

As two of the key organizations developing the implementation of innovative credentials, AACRAO and UPCEA are excited to return to D.C. to converge, connect, and catalyze positive change in higher education. Registration is open. www.aacrao.org/events-train...

AANHPI Heritage Month is dedicated to honoring the contributions Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to U.S. history and culture. Show your support for the AANHPI community by joining this month's caucus gathering on May 12. www.aacrao.org/events-train...