For the Record, An AACRAO Podcast
A Registrar Podcast by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), hosted by Doug McKenna.
Episodes
76 episodes
Why You Need Vendors
Working 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 organizat...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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46:40
The Problem with Grades
In a wide-ranging discussion about grades and grading, Dr. Joshua Eyler discusses how grades are harming our learners and what we can do to help minimize that harm. We talk about the history of grades and how the current interval letter grad...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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49:06
The Production Calendar
The work of the registrar is cyclical and complex. Dependencies abound between and among systems and offices. How do you keep track of all of the tasks required to make everything run smoothly in your office and on your campus? Use a product...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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48:56
Strategic Planning Made Simple
Have you ever wondered if the things you’re focused on at work are the right things? Do your teams understand how the work they do fits into the office’s larger goals, or the institution’s? Engaging in strategic planning can help with both o...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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56:26
Responding to Change
Change is a constant occurrence in a registrar’s world, but it does seem that the amount and rate of change has increased. Responding to change and managing through it are skills that we all employ, but could all improve. In this episode, we...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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47:31
The Degree Audit
Degree audits are somewhat of a technological marvel. In the first episode of season 7, we explore what a degree audit is, what it does, and ways that institutions can (and should) be using the data degree audits provide in order to make the...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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35:01
Teaching Out the College Closure
US higher education continues to experience challenges, and sometimes those challenges lead to institutions closing. In this episode we revisit the topic of institutional closure from the lens of the receiving institution. Guests Jackie DeMo...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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52:23
Farewell from Sarah, with Love to the Listeners
This is an episode of love and gratitude from University Registrar and For the Record Co-Host Sarah Reed, with love to the listeners. Sarah Reed is stepping away from co-hosting For the Record and is sharing her ...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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20:13
Trust in the Digital Credential Age
Inspired by a session at the Convergence conference co-sponsored by AACRAO and UPCEA, this episode delves into questions of trust in the digital credentials higher education is moving quickly toward–and is in fact already awarding in droves....
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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49:11
Microcredentials at an R1 Institution
Another episode recorded at the Convergence conference co-hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO focusing on credential innovation. Microcredentials have popped up in many places, but what about at a research-intensive institution? This episode explores...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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36:27
Reflections of a Semi-Retired Registrar
This episode explores the life path and journey of a registrar- beyond the individual career changes- to learn more about what has inspired these changes, and upon a lived life thus far. We take time today to reflect, pause, process, a...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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50:42
Convergence: An Interview with UPCEA CEO Bob Hansen
Recording live from the inaugural Convergence conference in Washington, DC, co-hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO! Convergence brings together higher education professionals to discuss credential innovation. #Credovation! In this episode, Bob Hansen...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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37:39
If I Had a Classroom, I’d Schedule It in the Morning
Academic Scheduling is an incredibly complicated part of the registrar’s responsibilities. There are multiple moving parts with competing interests often vying for a limited set of physical resources. Managing this process well is critical t...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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52:47
Part 3 of 3 - Annual Meeting Conversations with Sarah
The 2023 conversation continues and concludes. UC Berkeley's University Registrar and For the Record Co-Host, Sarah Reed, interviews colleagues at the 2023 AACRAO Annual Meeting about what resonates personally and professionally for them in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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1:15:11
Part 2 of 3 - Annual Meeting Conversations with Sarah
The conversation continues. UC Berkeley's University Registrar and For the Record Co-Host, Sarah Reed, interviews colleagues at the 2023 AACRAO Annual Meeting about what resonates personally and professionally for them in this multi-part ser...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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1:05:53
Part 1 of 3 - Annual Meeting Conversations with Sarah
Back at it again, UC Berkeley's University Registrar and For the Record Co-Host, Sarah Reed, interviews colleagues at the 2023 AACRAO Annual Meeting about what resonates personally and professionally for them in this multi-part series. Sarah...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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1:19:55
Hill Day
AACRAO’s Hill Day is an opportunity for members to become advocates in the halls of power in the United States capitol complex. Hill Day is a way for members to increase their awareness of AACRAO’s legislative agenda, help communicate that a...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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53:25
You’re the Registrar…Now What?
Making the jump from associate to registrar, especially if it involves moving from one institution to another, can be an exciting and challenging time. In this episode we hear from two registrars about their experience with that transition: ...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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58:40
De-Mystifying Information Technology Services
Increasingly, the work of the registrar relies on technology. Having a vibrant and positive working relationship with your Information Technology (IT) services division–whatever it’s called at your institution!--is vital to working efficient...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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51:31
The Medical School Registrar
Post-secondary institutions in the United States are many and varied. Medical schools, in particular, pose specific and unique challenges for administrators. In this episode, we talk to two medical school registrars about the ways their work...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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42:01
AACRAO Podcasts Cross-Episode Release: Annual Meeting Edition
Portia LaMarr (HEARD co-host), Loida Utley (Transfer Tea), and Sarah Reed (For the Record co-host) took a moment at the AACRAO Annual Meeting to record this cross-podcast conversation. Hear them talk about opportunities for connection betwee...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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38:32
An Update from the Mentoring Working Group
Adrienne Bricker and Jennifer Love return to the podcast to discuss the work of the AACRAO Mentorship Working Group, to talk about their research and the process of being involved in a working group, along with some of their experiences with...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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46:21
Transformational Leadership
The world is facing many challenging situations that require strong leadership. Even if you aren’t in a “leadership position,” you can be a leader. Transformational leaders are those who empower and enable those around them to achieve their ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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45:02
The First of Everything
What is it like to be the first person in your family to be the first of everything? The first to attend college, the first to earn multiple advanced degrees, the first to be elected president of a regional professional association? In this ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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49:37
The Law School Registrar
Law Registrars are registrars, it’s right there in their title! But how much do you really know about the differences between the range and scope of responsibilities of a Law Registrar as compared to a University Registrar. In this episode, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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54:14