̽»¨Â¥

̽»¨Â¥_Connect_logo_final

Connect with concepts, colleagues & community

Questions, comments or suggestions?

Contact the Editor

̽»¨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. 

Five paper airplanes with one flying askew

The Ins and Outs: Modernizing Ideas About the Registrar’s Office

Jun 23, 2025

Whitney Merinar of West Liberty University proposes some "Ins and Outs" to update outdated ideas about the role of the registrar’s office and reinforce new concepts.

Ask the FERPA Professors

Jun 23, 2025

The professors answer questions regarding the timing of annual notification to students, specifically for part-of-term and other rolling registration cases.

̽»¨Â¥ Connect Letter from the Editor June 2025

Letter from the Editor: June 10, 2025

Jun 9, 2025

As practitioners, we constantly switch between leader, learner, advocate, enforcer, or steward—depending on the day, the meeting, or the crisis.

Ask a Consultant: Practitioners Helping Practitioners

Ask a Consultant

Jun 9, 2025

Our consultants address a common yet challenging question about the length of time for your strategic enrollment management plan.

Join the Collective Gathering

Discuss Project Management with Colleagues

Jun 9, 2025

Please join us for the June ̽»¨Â¥ Collective Gathering on June 12, facilitated by Michael Davenport of The University of Arizona, to discuss how higher education professionals are managing project-related work.

A paper mache globe surrounded by paper mache hands

How International Students Impact U.S. 'Soft Power'

Jun 9, 2025

David Mihalyi of ̽»¨Â¥ International asks us to consider the long-term consequences of policy shifts that are driving international students away.

Sarah Reed, Chair and Dr. Brenda Schumann, Vice Chair, N&E Committee

Journey Into the Slate of ̽»¨Â¥ Elections

Jun 9, 2025

Learn how you can make an impact on our association with guidance from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Nominations & Elections Committee.

Decorative maze of arrows

Building Bridges, Not Barriers: Centering Learning Mobility in Prison Education

Jun 9, 2025

Leaders from ̽»¨Â¥â€™s Prison Education Work Group headlined a NASFAA convening, along with FERPA experts, and other senior practitioners to explore systems that truly support incarcerated learners.

A tablet with icons of documents forming an arc above

From Sideline to Center Stage: The Registrar's Role in Innovative Credentials

Jun 9, 2025

Involving registrars while developing microcredentials programs ensures they are implemented with the consistency, transparency, and alignment needed to truly serve students and stand up to real-world scrutiny.

A pencil erasing part of the word "Edit"

Send Your Message in Plain Language

Jun 9, 2025

Voted as a top session by attendees of our 110th ̽»¨Â¥ Annual Meeting, learn writing tips from Tina Miller of the University of Washington, Seattle.

Letter from the Editor May 2025

Letter from the Editor: May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

I hope that you can hear a whisper from your campus, now hushed after commencement, offering you an invitation to pause.

Ask the FERPA Professors

May 27, 2025

The professors answer questions about grade changes and faculty/student access to records.

A funnel with small focus opening

Prioritizing for Enrollment Success

May 27, 2025

Learn the approaches to real-world enrollment challenges that enabled Old Dominion University to shape student recruitment profiles and Towson University to improve retention and graduation.

Nicole Sakraida, SEM-EP Graduate

Community College Dean Reflects on SEM-EP Experience

May 27, 2025

Nicole Sakraida of RCC reflects on the impact of the Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement Program. Discover how this SEM-EP graduate turned around a steep enrollment decline with innovative high school partnerships and data-driven strategies.

College & University Journal, 100 Years, A Century of Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices

Research, Leadership, and Legacy: College & University Spring 2025

May 27, 2025

̽»¨Â¥ released the second issue of the 100th volume of College & University, featuring research on financial aid and institutional branding, alongside in-depth interviews.

Letter from the Editor May 2025

Letter from the Editor: May 13, 2025

May 12, 2025

Remember that you've done more than process applications, grades, diplomas, and transcripts—you've invested in transforming lives and economies at scale.

Bronze statue with blindfold, sword, and scales

Forming the Task Force to Enhance Professional Integrity

May 12, 2025

Caroline Laguerre-Brown of the ̽»¨Â¥ Board of Directors invites members with expertise in ethics, compliance, legal matters, or governance to apply to join a new task force to strengthen our Statement of Ethics and Practice.

Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany

Baden-Württemberg Seminar 2025: Your Gateway to International Educational Excellence

May 12, 2025

The prestigious Baden-Württemberg Seminar offers a rare, fully-supported opportunity to immerse yourself in Germany's innovative educational landscape.

Join the Collective Gathering

Discuss the Shift to Short-Term Courses with Colleagues

May 12, 2025

Please join us for the May ̽»¨Â¥ Collective Gathering on May 22, facilitated by Jennifer Minke of Tarrant County College District, to discuss the various considerations of transitioning to short-term classes.

International flags

Your Guide to Joining Our International Credentials Community

May 12, 2025

Whether you’re working to support international students, evaluating foreign transcripts for admissions or transfer, or shaping policies that reflect an increasingly global academic environment, staying informed is key.