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AACRAO programs and initiatives are strengthened by practitioner participation.

Many efforts offer ways to contribute through convenings, pilot activities, volunteer roles, feedback opportunities, authorship, or dissemination partnerships.

If you are interested in participating, consult the relevant program page for current opportunities and contact information.

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Learning Mobility

AACRAO is dedicated to addressing barriers to learning mobility through strategic activities and initiatives. These planned efforts aim to innovate systems, foster collaboration, and empower institutions to create equitable and effective learning environments. We are committed to reshaping the higher education landscape through these strategic activities, ensuring every learner can access equitable, seamless, and meaningful education opportunities.

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Establishing Standards & Definitions

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Coalition Building and Convenings

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Innovative Credentials

Credit Mobility & Transfer

AACRAO champions transparent and consistent credit evaluation and transfer practices. By working with institutions and systems to streamline credit recognition processes, AACRAO helps remove barriers that hinder student progress. This work promotes greater continuity in learners’ educational journeys, ensuring that prior learning is recognized and valued across institutional and geographic boundaries.

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Advocacy & Policy Work

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Technology Alignment

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Workforce Alignment

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Professional Development 

& Support

AACRAO empowers higher education professionals to lead and sustain learning mobility initiatives through targeted professional development and ongoing support. By providing practical tools, training, and resources, AACRAO equips practitioners to design and implement effective policies and practices that facilitate the seamless movement of learners. This investment in professional capacity ensures that learning mobility efforts are both scalable and sustainable across diverse institutional contexts.

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Learning 
Mobility Challenge

The AACRAO National Learning Mobility Challenge: Improving Transfer Time-to-Decision is a groundbreaking initiative designed to revolutionize how learners move through their educational and career journeys.

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AACRAO Gives

We have a moral obligation to have a positive impact on the communities in which we work, gather, and live. We are committed to giving back and contributing to these communities where and when we can. We have a professional obligation to build a vibrant, diverse community of leaders in our field to meet the demands of a quickly-changing professional landscape.

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Programs & Inititatives FAQs

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  • Where do I start?

    Simply complete our convenient online contact form that will allow us to respond more precisely to your request. You’re also welcome to contact us directly at (202) 355-1056 or by emailing consulting@aacrao.org.

  • What is AACRAO, and what is your connection to this organization?

    AACRAO Consulting is the consulting service extension of AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers), a highly-respected non-profit association with more than 15,000 members representing 2,300 institutions across the world. For over 100 years, AACRAO has been recognized for standards-setting and innovation in enrollment and academic services for the higher education community.

    Drawing from AACRAO’s extensive knowledge base resources, we craft proactive, strategic solutions for improving enrollment results, fostering student success, improving institutional operations and services, using enrollment technologies to maximize them, and driving net revenue outcomes for our clients that support institutional health. We welcome the opportunity to do the same for you.

  • Who are your consultants and what are their qualifications?

    AACRAO Consulting currently extends the expertise of Managing and Senior consultants across the US and Canada, each with a proven track record of successful projects completed for a wide range of universities and colleges. We also call upon a number of specialist consultants to assist our work in a variety of areas. Our consultants include professionals with long tenures working in higher education, authors and recognized subject-matter experts, sought-after speakers and presenters, as well as effective team players. We carefully select consultants whose specialized knowledge and experience provide the best match for each institution’s needs and requirements. Meet our Managing and Senior consultants.