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For the Record, An AACRAO PodcastHire the Best and Treat Them WellTwo very important functions we engage in as registrars are hiring and onboarding. Perhaps surprisingly, we don’t spend a lot of time talking about either of those very important practices. In this episode we discuss ways to improve the interviewing and hiring process for everyone involved, along with practical ways to bring your new hire into your office and get them acculturated quickly. Key Takeaways:A clear understanding of the role and a specific articulation of responsibilities in the position description will make recruiting the right person much easier. Cal...2025-07-1651 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastHarnessing Artificial Intelligence in Higher EducationFollowing up on the previous episode about AI’s potential applications to higher education, this episode focuses on the work that the Computational Approaches to Human Learning research lab at UC Berkeley is doing under the direction of Dr. Zach Pardos. We talk about ways AI can assist with transfer or credit mobility, ways AI might be able to streamline the creation of degree pathways for students, and ways AI is being leveraged for adaptive tutoring, all with an overarching goal of increasing the student’s social and economic mobility. Key Takeaways:AI...2025-06-1735 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastWhat the Carnegie Classifications Mean for YouFor more than 50 years, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has been categorizing institutions in a functional but basic way–by the highest degree the institution awards and the amount of research generated by the institution. Even as American higher education changed significantly from the early 1970s, the classifications remained the same. Until recently! In this episode we talk about the classifications, how they were used and why, and what led to the revised classifications that were just released. Key Takeaways:The Carnegie Foundation partnered with the American Council on Education (ACE) to conduct the...2025-05-1330 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastThe 110th Annual MeetingThe AACRAO Annual Meeting is a phenomenal event for networking, learning, and catching up with friends and colleagues. This year’s meeting, held in Seattle, Washington, brought together more than 1,700 higher education professionals for breakout sessions, plenaries, timely topics, and great fun. Key Takeaways:The AACRAO Annual Meeting continues to provide outstanding opportunities for personal and professional growth to the AACRAO membership.It’s not too soon to start thinking about what you might present next year in New Orleans at the 111th Annual Meeting. Say yes, get ou...2025-04-1424 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastArtificial Intelligence in the Registrar’s OfficeArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic everywhere these days. What is it, what are its promises, and what are its current limitations in terms of applicability to the work we do in a registrar’s office. You’ll hear from the Chief AI Officer at George Mason University about the promises and challenges of AI, and from a privacy and information law attorney about some of the considerations we should be making as we pursue any new technology, but AI especially. Note to listeners: edit implemented on 3/12/25 to remove a small audio gap...2025-03-1151 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastThe Registrar’s Office is a Service OfficePursuing an education is a political act. Working in a registrar’s office means providing service. In the currently divisive political climate, with an ever diversifying student (and faculty and staff) population, how can we provide the kind of servant leadership our communities need?Key Takeaways:Being a servant leader is about treating people with respect, putting others’ needs ahead of your own, listening, being empathetic, and building community.The coming years are going to be a challenge for higher education and so each of us needs to take care...2025-01-2827 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastRegistrars and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)One of the enduring challenges institutions face is how to assess the learning that an individual acquires when they are not enrolled at an institution, and whether and what to award as credit toward a degree in recognition for that learning. In this episode we revisit the concept of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), and its outcome, Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), with two higher education professionals who saw the need for a better way to manage PLA so they built one. Key Takeaways:We need our students as much as our s...2025-01-2239 minFor the Record, An AACRAO PodcastImproving the Student Experience Through Process MappingEvery registrar’s office has a series of functions they perform as part of their regular business. Sometimes these functions are well thought out and run smoothly every time. Other times there are things we do that are cobbled together and have steps that accrue over time and no one is really sure why we’re doing what we’re doing. If you’ve ever wanted to crack some of those processes open because you think there’s gotta be a better way, then this episode is for you. We talk with Alex Aljets about how to map a process...2024-11-0642 min
The Good, The Bad, and The SequelActor Alan McKenna (Emmerdale Farm/An American Werewolf in Paris)The next sequel we will be discussing is "An American Werewolf in Paris". For it, I chatted with an Actor who plays a werewolf in his 1st credit, Alan McKenna. Alan talked about his different journey to acting which involved being convinced by a girl at a local London pub to star in a play, from that moment he was in love with the craft. We talked about England vs US productions, the process of optioning a book, the film he wrote and starred in "Pressure" starring Danny Huston, and more. Great chat.
Listen/Watch at sequelsonly.com/AlanMcKenna...2024-10-181h 06For the Record, An AACRAO PodcastWhy You Need VendorsWorking with vendors is a fact of life for registrars and admissions officers. But a lot of us might feel reluctant to engage with vendors at a conference. If that’s you, this episode is a must listen! Vendors are there to support the organization (either AACRAO or your state and regional) as they provide important services to our industry, and they’re there to be seen, get their company name out, and build relationships with people rather than pushing a sale. You can ask them things! You can give direct feedback about products you use! There’s significant value...2024-10-0246 min