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̽»¨Â¥ CAUCUSES



Caucuses fall under Committee Group 5: Access and Equity. All ̽»¨Â¥ members are eligible to join a Caucus.

With more than 550 members, ̽»¨Â¥ Caucuses are national networking and identity-based affinity groups intended to promote belonging and visibility in the professional field of Higher Education. Each Caucus is unique and offers an opportunity to connect, innovate, and grow with others who are ready to discuss the initiatives and challenges facing each Caucus. By joining a Caucus, you will not only help support your peers in the profession, but also enhance your professional growth.

̽»¨Â¥ Caucus are open to ̽»¨Â¥ members. Members can join more than one Caucus. The ̽»¨Â¥ Caucuses meet monthly during the Caucus Gathering and each has a dedicated online community forum in the to stay connected. They also submit sessions for the ̽»¨Â¥ Annual Meeting and host webinars.



Upcoming Events

Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Join us for a dynamic Q&A panel exploring inclusive leadership practices that support LGBTQIA+ workers and leaders in higher education settings. Our panelists, diverse professionals and advocates, will share real-world strategies for fostering belonging, equity, and psychological safety. Topics will include inclusive leadership, navigating bias, and building affirming workplace cultures. This webinar will not be recorded.


You must be logged in and an ̽»¨Â¥ member to register.
Please Login or Learn more about joining ̽»¨Â¥.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues logging in, please contact us at membership@aacrao.org.

Presenters:

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Jordan Jameson

Assistant Registrar for Academic Progress

Rachel Parks

Associate Registrar for Credentials & Reporting, University of Cincinnati

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Chris Dorsten

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Registrar

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Molly McDermott Fallon

Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar, University of Cincinnati

Past Events

Inclusive Leadership in Higher Education

June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET

Join us for a dynamic Q&A panel exploring inclusive leadership practices that support LGBTQIA+ workers and leaders in higher education settings. Our panelists, diverse professionals and advocates, will share real-world strategies for fostering belonging, equity, and psychological safety. Topics will include inclusive leadership, navigating bias, and building affirming workplace cultures. This webinar will not be recorded.


You must be logged in and an ̽»¨Â¥ member to register.
Please Login or Learn more about joining ̽»¨Â¥.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues logging in, please contact us at membership@aacrao.org.

Presenters:

jordan-jameson-portrait

Jordan Jameson

Assistant Registrar for Academic Progress

Rachel Parks

Associate Registrar for Credentials & Reporting, University of Cincinnati

Headshot of Chris Dorsten

Chris Dorsten

Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management & University Registrar

Headshot of Molly McDermott Fallon

Molly McDermott Fallon

Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar, University of Cincinnati

Articles

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Making Connections Through Food - AAPI Heritage Month: Part 2
May 27, 2024

Get to know your colleagues through cuisine and tradition.

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Making Connections Through Food - AAPI Heritage Month: Part 1
May 14, 2024

Get to know your colleagues through cuisine and tradition.

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Better Together: The Inside Scoop on AAPI Heritage (not History) Month
Apr 30, 2024

What is AAPI Heritage Month, why was it created, and what can you do to get involved in the celebration.

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Celebrating Giants
Feb 19, 2024

Recognizing and celebrating the work of those who came before us and how it impacts and guides our work.

Illustration of Black History Month

The Impact of Educational Changes in Florida and the Role of Sociology in Black History Month
Feb 5, 2024

Understanding the impact of recent legislation and how it connects to Black History Month.

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Empowering Women in STEM: Breaking Barriers and Forging New Paths
Oct 30, 2023

Strategies to support and empower women in STEM.

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Celebrating Pride through Community
Jun 26, 2023

View resources, research, and opportunities to engage and connect with your membership in celebration of Pride month.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
May 1, 2023

Discover new ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage month in 2023.

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Celebrating and Sharing Latinx Heritage Month
Oct 3, 2022

Learn more about LatinX heritage month and find out how you can join in the celebration.

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Find your Space
Jun 10, 2022

Learn more about Pride month, the LGBTQIA+ Caucus, and see how you can get involved.

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7 Ways You Can Celebrate Pride Month
May 31, 2022

Learn more about what it means to be loud and proud.

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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 2, 2022

Learn about AAPI Heritage Month, preview events hosted by the ̽»¨Â¥ AAPI Caucus, and gain additional resources to support your learning and allyship.

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Women's History Month
Mar 8, 2022

Learn more about Women's History Month and how you can get involved.

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Celebrating and Commemorating Black History Month
Feb 22, 2022

Learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved.

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Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1, 2021

Learn more about Native American History Month and how you can get involved.

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LGBTQIA+ Month
Oct 18, 2021

Learn more about LGBTQIA+ Month.

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Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 20, 2021

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Field Notes: Self-Advocacy is Not Selfish
Jul 12, 2021

Field Notes: ̽»¨Â¥ Women's Caucus Chair Laura Remillard writes on the importance of self-advocacy and gives tips on how to improve.

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May Book Club - Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning
May 3, 2021

̽»¨Â¥ Book Club to discuss new book by essayist and poet Cathy Park Hong.

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New Leadership in ̽»¨Â¥ Caucuses
Apr 19, 2021

New leadership for ̽»¨Â¥'s Black and Women's caucus in 2021.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus - Bystander Training
Mar 22, 2021

Resources and Bystander training from the AAPI Caucus to promote anti-hate and antidiscrimination.

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̽»¨Â¥ Book Club - "How to be an Antiracist" Recap
Mar 22, 2021

Dr. Soraira Urquiza and Joyce Philip recap our recent Book Club discussion and their thoughts going forward.

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̽»¨Â¥'s Women Caucus - Celebrating Women's History Month
Mar 8, 2021

Women's history month and the ̽»¨Â¥ Women's Caucus.

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February Book Club: How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X Kendi
Feb 9, 2021

Author to speak at the ̽»¨Â¥ (106th) Annual Meeting.

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̽»¨Â¥ celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Nov 2, 2020

Learn about our Native American caucus, comprised of members who at tribal and non-tribal colleges and universities.

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̽»¨Â¥ celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 22, 2020

How are you supporting Latinx and Hispanic students, staff, and faculty?

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LGBTQIA Caucus welcomes new chairs Tammy Johnson and Chris Dorsten
Aug 24, 2020

Thank you to departing chairs Paul McCarty and Holly Halmo.

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Protesting 101: Preparation, etiquette, and safety
Aug 23, 2020

Tips ahead of the Aug. 28 March on Washington.

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Protesting during a global pandemic
Jul 28, 2020

Amplifying ̽»¨Â¥â€™s commitment to a community where all are valued, heard, and respected.

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Ally or accomplice? How to support Black Lives Matter
Jun 30, 2020

How can we, a national association of education professionals, use our collective strength to create meaningful change?

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Pride month: The importance of intersectionality
Jun 29, 2020

There can be no hierarchy within these movements to determine which lives are more valuable.

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May Book Club: Invisibility and the myth of the model minority
May 19, 2020

Hosted by the new leadership of the Asian and Pacific Islander Caucus.

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̽»¨Â¥ Black Caucus welcomes new chair Roslyn Perry
Apr 17, 2020

Thanks to past chair, Kristy Goodwin, for her outstanding leadership.

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Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus welcomes new chair
Apr 6, 2020

Tricia Ryan, Director of Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations at San Jose State University, takes the helm this month.

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Highlighting the work of the ̽»¨Â¥ Black Caucus
Feb 11, 2020

One of our largest caucuses, the Black Caucus is open to any member interested in advancing the black community in higher ed.

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Beyond Safe Zones: Systematizing inclusivity
Feb 10, 2020

Become a true LGBTQ+ ally, wherever your campus is.

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̽»¨Â¥ Book Club launches this month
Oct 7, 2019

The virtual discussion will be held on Tuesday, November 12. Join here for updates.

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The real issues facing women in tech
May 14, 2019

A burgeoning conversation in higher education, plus a targeted workshop.

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Women leaders breaking down the bias barrier and navigating impostor syndrome
Apr 15, 2019

Common challenges, as well as considerations and solutions, from two ̽»¨Â¥ 2019 sessions.

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4 ways for women, and all humans, to navigate bias and insecurity at work
Feb 4, 2019

̽»¨Â¥ leaders discuss strategies to keep imposter syndrome, glass ceilings, and cultural conditioning from holding you back.

Addressing the education gap for Latino men
Jul 29, 2014

A research and mentoring initiative at UT-Austin.