Member Spotlight

Johnika Dreher, CAPACRAO Past President (2022-2023) was selected as State & Regional Relations Vice Chair. She will transition to Chair during the 2024 Annual AACRAO Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

AACRAO and the state and regional associations (ACRAOs), such as CAPACRAO, 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.

Professional Development Calendar

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RSVP to join AACRAO State and Regional leaders to explore the Future of Enrollment Management and 5 Ways to Leverage Your Role on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 3 PM. 

Explore ways to get involved in CAPACRAO and AACRAO.

Professional Development Calendar

Check back often. New events are added frequently.
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Professional Development Calendar

Check back often. New events are added frequently.
View the calendar here for direct links to register and see additional opportunities!

Are we missing an event? Sharing is caring. Email [email protected]. 

Professional Development Calendar

Looking Back, Planning Ahead: Understanding the Key Issues and Implications of the SFFA v. Harvard/UNC Cases Pending Before the U.S. Supreme Court | February 2, 2023 | 2 PM
A Holistic Approach to Campus Mental Health | February 7, 2023 | 2 PM
2023 Maryland Student Affairs Conference | February 10, 2023 | College Park, MD
Belonging, Trust, and the Student Journey | February 14, 2023 | 2 PM
AACRAO Caucus Gathering | February 14, 2023 | 3 PM
Black Resistance within Higher Education | February 15, 2023 | 12 PM
PCACAC Leadership Education Webinar: Institutional Priorities | February 16, 2023 | 4 PM
*CAPACRAO Webinar* Everything is A Priority Today - How to Balance and Set Boundaries - Panel Discussion | February 23, 2023 | 3 PM  
AACRAO Collective Gathering | February 23, 2023 | 3 PM
Presenting at the 2023 AACRAO Technology & Transfer Summit | February 28, 2023 | 3 PM
2023 NITS Conference | February 21-23, 2023 | Portland, OR

2023 University of Pittsburgh Mentoring and Advising Summit | March 3, 2023 | Virtual
2023 AACRAO Annual Meeting | March 26-29, 2023 | Aurora, CO
2023 American Council on Education Conference | April 13-15, 2023 | Washington, DC
2023 RNL National Conference | July 25 - 27, 2023 | Nashville, TN
2023 NACAC Conference | September 21-23, 2023 | Baltimore, MD

Legislation & Regulation Updates

Each Thursday, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) shares the AACRAO Transcript - an exclusive member benefit to keep members aware of important governance news. Access your AACRAO account to ensure you maximizing your member benefits and you are receiving important emails and updates. 

January 5, 2023

January 12, 2023

I recently dialogued with a few colleagues about the Chronicle of Higher Education Op-Ed piece, Higher Ed Is a Land of Dead-End Jobs. So, episode 2 was a timely conversation unpeeling the ill-discussed realities of working in higher education - the undefined ladder to leadership, the role of mentorship, and the impacts of race, gender, and a lack of representation. It was refreshing to hear the divergent paths of three unique leaders, although each sit within the S.E.M. area of Records and Academic Services. Although I loved A Different World, I never imagined I could, or would, work in higher education. Listening to the conversation led me reflectively down my career path and various personal experiences that span two decades. 

Identifying Caucus Excellence Initiative

Are you looking to launch your professional development. Share your professional gifts with AACRAO. The AACRAO Caucuses are always looking for new ways to find those members and highlight them and their work. We want to broaden and increase the number of contributors and content for all of the AACRAO platforms. At the same time, we want to diversify the voices and the expertise shared. 

Learn more - click here.

Not an AACRAO roster member? CAPACRAO, the State Association of AACRAO, offers similar opportunities. Learn more - click here.

Professional Development Calendar

Check back often. New events are added frequently.
View the calendar here for direct links to register and see additional opportunities!

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Book Review - What You Need to Know About Voting and Why 

"If the structure of our government is to survive for your children and grandchildren. We must see to it. The way to do it is by voting. Voting. And voting." - Kim Wehle

Rock Your AACRAO Vote 

Calling all eligible AACRAO Roster members, please take a look at the 2022-2023 AACRAO Slate and cast your vote. We have two CAPACRAO members running for positions - Cassandra Moore and Dr. Kimberly McNair. 

Photo: Jamie Kriger & Johnika Dreher 

AACRAO 2022 Leadership Meeting Re-Cap

"If you are tapped on the shoulder, answer the call." - Philip Hunt

The stars aligned and it was a beautiful weekend in the Nation's Capitol for AACRAO's 2022 Leadership Meeting. I had the opportunity to connect with about 100 AACRAO leaders across the globe. AACRAO's Leadership Meeting is an annual invite-only meeting with the AACRAO Board, AACRAO Planning and Activities Committee members, and AACRAO State and Regional Leaders. This three-day leadership meeting provides opportunities for members to receive updates about the parent association, engaging members and keeping our state and regional associations in tip-top shape!

Are you interested in attending AACRAO's Annual Leadership Meeting? Serving as a CAPACRAO Board Member gets you access! There is still time to join our Executive Board for the 2022-2023 year. Our Annual Board Retreat is in August. We have two vacancies we would love for you to join us - learn more here. Email [email protected] with your interest.

There were tons of learning, networking, laughs, and of course action items. CAPACRAO was well represented by Carol Harrison, Cassandra Moore, and myself. It was so good to see former CAPACRAO President Jamie Holmes-Kriger. My favorite activities were the Keynote Speaker, the State & Regional Leadership Day, and networking with AACRAO leaders. If you are looking for a dynamic presenter for your next meeting, training, or workshop - consider Deedra Daniel. She was phenomenal.

Here are some essential components that benefit our general membership:

1.  Roster Access. While no formal information is available to share right now, your calls for access to AACRAO benefits as a non-roster member have been heard. Expect more information about the change in the roster structure to be shared at the 2023 AACRAO Annual Conference.

Professional Development Calendar

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This year, we are most thankful for you, our members, committee volunteers, institution leaders, AACRAO and our Corporate Sponsors. Thank you for your continual support and engagement within Chesapeake and Potomac Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (CAPACRAO). We hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.

Best Wishes,

Your CAPACRAO Executive Team 

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