[Oacrao-l] FW: AACRAO Transcript for the Week of 12/15/2011

Fri Dec 16 11:15:36 CST 2011

Sharing this week's AACRAO Transcript - included are updates on the DoD MOU (the signing deadline has been delayed 90 days) and an overview of the new FERPA amendments.  Happy Holidays to everyone!

Rita

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Highlights in this Week's Issue: 12/15/11

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Government Relations

DoD Announces 90-day Delay in MOU Implementations<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5258>
Breaking News: Late today, 12/15/2011, the Department of Defense announced a 90-day delay in the deadline for institutions to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Amendments<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5260>
Barmak Nassirian provides a more detailed look at the newly released final FERPA rules.

FY 2012 Budget Plan Includes Major Policy Changes for Pell Grant Program<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5259>
Omnibus spending bill draws from competing House and Senate plans to fund the Pell Grant Program, maintaining the $5,550 maximum award but substantially changing some related policies.

Congressman Targets Executive Compensation at For-Profit Education Companies<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5257>
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) announced an inquiry into the pay of chief executive officers at for-profit colleges.

For-Profit Lobbying Diluted New Rules to Curb Waste and Abuse in Federal Aid Programs<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5256>
The industry spent more than $16 million on its efforts to fight the "gainful employment" rules, with much of the money going to Democrats with ties to the White House.

Industry Update

Penn State Scandal Hasn't Deterred Applicants<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5263>
University sent applicants a letter from the new president emphasizing its strengths and hope that they remained interested in attending.

University of Minnesota Sees Rise in Four-Year Graduation Rate<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5262>
Officials attributed the increase to better academic and financial advising as well as more rigorous entry requirements for freshmen.

University of Maine Seeks More Students As Enrollment Declines<http://www2.aacrao.org/transcript/index.cfm?fuseaction=show_view&doc_id=5261>
UMaine System has developed a new four-year strategic plan, which will add online programs, improve the transfer process, and implement more aggressive marketing.

Editorial Update

For-Profits vs. Community Colleges: Either Way, Governments Pay<http://chronicle.com/blogs/innovations/for-profits-vs-community-colleges-either-way-governments-pay/31067?sid=at&utm_source=at&utm_medium=en>
Sandy Baum and Mike McPherson propose to view the two sectors as mechanisms by which governments pay for educations that students cannot afford.

Castes and Higher Ed<http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/12/09/essay-calls-sustained-effort-colleges-focus-economic-inequality>
It's time for colleges and governments to focus on ending income stratification, writes Gloria Nemerowicz.

International Crossroads<http://www.insidehighered.com/views/2011/12/12/essay-future-directions-international-education>
Some of the prevailing models on academic collaboration across borders may be about to change, writes Edward Peck.

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Ride the Regulatory Wave<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/15/profits-should-get-ahead-accountability-push-experts-say>
Panelists at for-profit association meeting say industry should get ahead of accountability push by measuring student outcomes and making them public.

Financial Advice<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/12/new-school-conference-hits-changing-financial-picture-public-colleges>
Texas Association of Business goes after community college graduation rates with a campaign that was influenced by Complete College America.

Behind the Billboards<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/12/14/texas-business-groups-billboard-campaign-completion-rates>
At New School conference, higher education leaders discussed the need to reduce institutional costs as revenue streams continue to dry up.

AACRAO Announcements

Register for AACRAO's 98th Annual Meeting<http://www.aacrao.org/meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx>

Don't delay - registration<http://www.aacrao.org/meetings/2012AnnualMeeting/MeetingRegistration.aspx> for AACRAO's Annual Meeting<http://www.aacrao.org/meetings/2012AnnualMeeting.aspx> is now open. Join us in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Hotel reservations<http://www.aacrao.org/meetings/2012AnnualMeeting/Hotel.aspx> may also be made at our host hotels: the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown or the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown.  The Annual Meeting promises four exciting days or workshops, session, plenaries and networking opportunities. Mark your calendar today!

Important Note About Hotels
We encourage you to reserve your room through AACRAO's housing block, which reduces housing penalties for the association and helps us keep meeting expenses low for you. In addition, we advise you to be aware of any unsolicited e-mails from third-party agents regarding hotel rooms for the Annual Meeting. Please be aware that such companies are NOT affiliated with AACRAO and that we discourage you from making your room reservations through such organizations. So please reserve your room through the AACRAO room block to receive the best rates and to ensure the security of your transaction.

Acknowledge Retiring Professionals

Please help us acknowledging retiring professionals for their years of dedicated service. If you know someone who is retiring from an AACRAO profession, please let us know by emailing awards at aacrao.org<mailto:awards at aacrao.org>. Please include the name of your retiring colleague, title, institution, address (home if preferred), and number of years in the profession. Each retiring professional will be recognized on the Annual Meeting rolling screen and will receive a certificate in the mail. Thank you!

Criminal History Screening Practice Tips<http://webinar.aacrao.org/index.html>

LIVE Webinar date: January 19, 2012
Time: 2 - 3pm ET

AACRAO will offer a webinar session exploring the tools and practices that can be used by college admissions officers to balance campus safety concerns and the mission of providing educational opportunities to qualified students. This webinar will cover when to screen for a criminal history record, what criminal history information should be considered, how to ensure accurate information, and the required qualifications and training for admissions staff.  Join us for this important discussion on how administrators can balance educational opportunity and campus safety.

Six new positions posted on AACRAO's Jobs Online.<http://www2.aacrao.org/jobs/index.htm>
Discover your opportunity!

Transcript contact information:

If you have questions regarding the AACRAO Transcript, please contact
Michelle Cormier<mailto:cormierm at aacrao.org>, Editor.

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