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̽»¨Â¥'s biweekly professional development e-newsletter Connect offers timely information, actionable tips, and expert guidance relevant to your career; stories about interesting colleagues doing inspiring things; and news about association services, activities and resources.

Like a virtual, on-demand ̽»¨Â¥ conference-between-conferences, Connect keeps professional conversations alive and helps you stay engaged with the association that advocates for and believes in your career. 

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̽»¨Â¥ seeks SEM Conference Director

May 3, 2016

The next director must bring top-rank credentials, demonstrating knowledge through research and publication, as well as the practical experience that is a hallmark of the conference.

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4 steps to manage a project successfully

May 3, 2016

Have you ever had to deliver a service or product on a timeline and within a budget? A systemic approach can help.

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A student record a student can love

Apr 19, 2016

Stanford's pilot comprehensive student record is not for academics.

The Future of the ERP and a Transfer Student Bill of Rights

Apr 19, 2016

Major themes emerging ahead of the July Technology and Transfer Conference.

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̽»¨Â¥ is hiring!

Apr 19, 2016

Do you know digital marketing? The application deadline is Friday, May 6th.

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Field Notes: Using self-reported academic records in the admissions process

Apr 19, 2016

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8 tips to improve your next email message

Apr 19, 2016

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Reaching millennials through "star power"

Apr 19, 2016

The impact of expert and celebrity endorsements on student choice.

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Increase first-year persistence

Apr 19, 2016

Two strategies for building student engagement.

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6 reasons to find a mentor

Apr 18, 2016

Both mentors and mentees benefit from this special professional relationship.

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Ask the FERPA Professor

Apr 18, 2016

How much information can the hiring leader get about a work study student?

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Aligning institutional resources with SEM priorities

Apr 5, 2016

A thoughtful approach can help make operations more efficient, instead of just adding more work.

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2nd bilateral Transatlantic Friendship Mobility Initiative seminar held in March

Apr 5, 2016

̽»¨Â¥ international experts traveled to Paris to participate.

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Institutional goals drive transfer policy

Apr 5, 2016

Financial aid and accreditation considerations add some wrinkles.

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Preparing for FAFSA '17-'18

Apr 5, 2016

Changes meant to help students may challenge schools

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CHEA and IIEP-UNESCO host expert meeting on academic corruption

Apr 5, 2016

The meeting addressed topics including quality assurance, accreditation, and academic dishonesty.

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The role of journalism in higher education

Apr 5, 2016

Starting conversations and educating readers

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Institutional tour gives ̽»¨Â¥ Annual Meeting attendees first-hand insight

Apr 5, 2016

Visiting another campus, whether similar or drastically different to yours, is a great way to improve your home office.

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Field Notes: Conversations on early & middle college

Apr 5, 2016

From a four-year public university admissions viewpoint

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How to communicate with parents

Apr 5, 2016

Orientation for families can help support the student.