Adrienne Kellum McDay Past-President AACRAO Past President IACRAO Coordinator of Registration William Rainey Harper College IACRAO Conference October 29-31, 2014 Alsip, IL

 WHAT IS YOUR PERCEPTION?  WHAT IS YOUR REALITY?  WHAT WOULD YOU DO PRIOR TO BECOMING A MEMBER OF ANYTHING?

BY-LAWS OF ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS ARTICLE I Purpose The purpose of the Illinois Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers are exclusively educational to promote the advancement of higher education; specifically to advance the profession, and the functionality of the Admissions, Inter-School Relations, Registration and Records and Enrollment Management offices through, but not limited to, the holding of meetings, publishing of bulletins, conducting research studies and the dissemination of information to persons of interest engaged in activities consistent with the purposes of the association and serving as liaison for educational and governmental agencies.

Article 1: Mission The mission of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (hereafter referred to as the Association) is to serve and advance higher education by providing leadership in academic and enrollment services.

1 pur·pose noun \ ˈ p ə r-p ə s\ : the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something : the feeling of being determined to do or achieve. 1 mis·sion noun \ˈmi-sh ə n\ : a task or job that someone is given to do

 OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP & FOLLOWSHIP  BEACON IN A VERY DARK PLACE  COLLABORATION  SHARING EXPERTISE ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION, RECORDS & ENROLLMENT SERVICES  SERVICE  RESEARCH  PARTNERSHIPS & LASTING FRIENDSHIPS  BEST PRACTICES

 READ  ATTEND CONFERENCES  VOLUNTEER  ACTIVE PARTICIPATION  NETWORK  ENGAGE  JOIN A COMMITTEE, WORKGROUP OR TASKFORCE

 Founded in 1910, AACRAO is one of the nation's oldest and largest higher education associations and the recognized authority on student admissions, academic records and enrollment services. AACRAO is a member- driven association shaped and directed by over 11,000 higher education professionals who represent more than 2,600 institutions in 40 countries.  Join today and start shaping the future of higher education!  Members save 20%. We also offer International Institutes which provide specialized training for those in the international admissions arena.  Webinars: Offering professional development in a convenient setting, these sessions are offered at a reduced or minimal cost to members.  Online Courses: Taught by experienced professionals, courses offers four weeks of interaction between participants and instructors.  PARTICIPATE  Committees: Over 30 committees work together to guide AACRAO's programs, while enchancing the profession and establishing personal networks and professional ties for members.  Member Benefits  How Do I Benefit? Let Me Count the Ways  Founded in 1910, AACRAO is one of the nation's oldest and largest higher education associations and the recognized authority on student admissions, academic records and enrollment services. AACRAO is a member-driven association shaped and directed by over 11,000 higher education professionals who represent more than 2,600 institutions in 40 countries.  Join today and start shaping the future of higher education!  READ  Transcript: provides timely court, industry, and international news; and the latest developments in federal relations and compliance  Connect: A bi-monthly newsletter covering the latest developments in both domestic and international higher education.  SEM Quarterly: reports trends in state-of-the-art student services.  College & University: AACRAO's educational policy and research journal, complimentary for members.  New Publications: written by members for members, AACRAO's growing library is discounted 40% for members.  ATTEND  Meetings: The Annual Meeting draws more than 3,000 attendees, while the SEM, Technology and Transfer conferences give you the specialized tools you need to impact your profession. Members save 20%. We also offer International Institutes which provide specialized training for those in the international admissions arena.  Webinars: Offering professional development in a convenient setting, these sessions are offered at a reduced or minimal cost to members.  Online Courses: Taught by experienced professionals, courses offers four weeks of interaction between participants and instructors.  PARTICIPATE  Committees: Over 30 committees work together to guide AACRAO's programs, while enchancing the profession and establishing personal networks and professional ties for members.  Listserves: serving professionals along many subject lines, including caucuses, 2-year schools, registrars and admissions professionals.  Volunteer: Is the next Annual Meeting in your town? If so, we welcome your help!  PREMIUM SERVICES  Transfer Credit Practices: members enjoy free access to up-to-date information on the transfer of credits among institutions in each state.  Jobs Online: browse job postings, career training tips and articles for free; or post a job for a large, targeted audience at a discounted rate.  Electronic Database for Global Education: helping you evaluated foreign credentials, available to members at a discounted rate.  International Education Services: offering foreign credentials evaluation and training programs, discounted for members.  AACRAO Consulting: offering best practice solutions.

 READ  Transcript: provides timely court, industry, and international news; and the latest developments in federal relations and compliance  Connect: A bi-monthly newsletter covering the latest developments in both domestic and international higher education.  SEM Quarterly: reports trends in state-of-the-art student services.  College & University: AACRAO's educational policy and research journal, complimentary for members.  New Publications: written by members for members, AACRAO's growing library is discounted 40% for members.  ATTEND  Meetings: The Annual Meeting draws more than 3,000 attendees, while the SEM, Technology and Transfer conferences give you the specialized tools you need to impact your profession.

 PARTICIPATE  Committees: Over 30 committees work together to guide AACRAO's programs, while enhancing the profession and establishing personal networks and professional ties for members.  Listserves: serving professionals along many subject lines, including caucuses, 2-year schools, registrars and admissions professionals.  Volunteer: Is the next Annual Meeting in your town? If so, AACRAO welcomes your help!

PREMIUM SERVICES  Transfer Credit Practices: members enjoy free access to up-to-date information on the transfer of credits among institutions in each state.  Jobs Online: browse job postings, career training tips and articles for free; or post a job for a large, targeted audience at a discounted rate.  Electronic Database for Global Education: helping you evaluated foreign credentials, available to members at a discounted rate.  International Education Services: offering foreign credentials evaluation and training programs, discounted for members.  AACRAO Consulting: offering best practice solutions.

 ENGAGE WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS  HARD TO SAY NO  BEGAN IN CHUNKS – STATE THEN MADE THE MOVE TO THE NATIONAL  BRING OTHERS WITH YOU  FOLLOW THROUGH  YOU NEVER KNOW WHO IS WATCHING YOU  BUILD A STRONG NETWORK  BEST PRACTICES