For the Record, An AACRAO Podcast

A Registrar Podcast by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), hosted by Doug McKenna.

For the Record, An AACRAO Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Doug McKenna, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Doug McKenna hosts For the Record, An AACRAO Podcast, a education show with 92 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Honoring the Unfinished Journey

  Aug 5, 202645 minS9

  The death of a student can be a traumatic event on campus. Registrars play an important role in the necessary administrative actions following a student’s death, and can be instrumental in providing support and institutional outreach to the grieving family. In today’s episode, we talk with Kim Barber, University Registrar at Florida State University about some of the practices employed at FSU to navigate these sensitive situations. Key Takeaways: The posthumous degree policy at your institution can apply in specific, but narrow, cases. Institutions might consider other ways to recognize and celebrate the life of a student who dies prior to being eligible for recognition under the posthumous policy. Student deaths affect the community in many ways. Institutions need to be sensitive to the feelings of students, faculty, staff, and the decedent’s family when making decisions about public recognitions at ceremonies like commencement. Working with your Dean of Students office (and others) is recommended to best reflect the culture and values of your institution. Dealing with student death is emotionally challenging. Make sure that you’re taking care of yourself and your staff, even as you conduct the necessary record-keeping work. Host: Doug McKenna, Ph.D. University Registrar George Mason University cmckenn@gmu.edu Guests: Kim Barber, Ph.D. Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar Florida State University kabarber@fsu.edu References and Additional Information: Service Excellence Leadership Study Finds Depression, Suicidal Ideation Among College Students Increased Over Past 15 Years Consequences | College Drinking Prevention Causes of Mortality Among American College Students: A Pilot Study - PMC

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  Episode #3

  Leveraging Expertise for Creative Problem Solving

  Jul 10, 202640 minS9

  Sometimes addressing a structural issue takes some out-of-the-box thinking. Northeastern University, under the guidance of Jessica Liebowitz, Faculty Director of the Student-Administrator Partnerships Initiative, brought together technically-accomplished students to serve as Fellows to assist administrators in addressing a serious or intractable institutional problem. In this episode we hear about one project at Northeastern tackled by two Fellows and the Registrar’s Office staff focusing on student demand for classes, bottlenecks in the curricular pathways, and ways these data might be used to improve the student experience. Key Takeaways: Each of us in higher education has the opportunity and the responsibility to work toward improving the student experience. Sometimes that will require being creative about ways to bring together different individuals to think differently about a problem, and to carve out time to work on solutions. The Student-Administrator Partnerships Initiative at Northeastern is a great example of one way to leverage expertise on your campus. Giving capable grad students access, guidance, and resources can open a world of possibilities. With any project, be open to where the project might take you. Sometimes what you learn along the way is more important than what you originally set out to accomplish. Host: Doug McKenna, Ph.D. University Registrar George Mason University cmckenn@gmu.edu Guests: Jessica Liebowitz Research Professor, Center for the Future of Higher Education and Work Faculty Director, Student-Administrator Partnerships Initiative Northeastern University j.liebowitz@northeastern.edu Ingrid Nuttall (At time of recording): Deputy Registrar of Solution Delivery and Strategic Reporting, Northeastern University (Current): Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and University Registrar University of Virginia ingridn@virginia.edu Satya Pulipelli Graduate Student Northeastern University References and Additional Information: Service Excellence Leadership Enabling Academic Innovation Project Management

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  Episode #2

  Becoming a Higher Education Leader

  Jun 3, 202640 minS9

  “University Registrar” isn’t usually included in the list of dream jobs for children. So how did we all wind up in these higher education leadership roles, and what have we learned along the way? In this episode, Andrew Marx, University Registrar at Clark University talks about his unconventional, yet not altogether uncommon path to the registrar’s office. Andy shares his reflections on becoming a higher education leader and gives advice to those moving through the process. Key Takeaways: Take the time to reflect and decide what kind of a leader you want to be. Try to do this as you’re moving through your career growth as time for self-reflection is at a premium when you actually get “the job.” Being able to communicate your vision and sell the story of your office is an important skill. There’s a way to say “no” that doesn’t shut down future conversations, and emphasizing the reason you’re involved can go a long way to making sure you’re included in future decisions. The registrar’s role looks different at different institutions. And there is often tension between what the community expects of the registrar position or office and what the registrar brings to the table. Host: Doug McKenna, Ph.D. University Registrar George Mason University cmckenn@gmu.edu Guests: Andrew Marx, Ph.D. University Registrar Clark University amarx@clarku.edu References and Additional Information: Core Competencies: Leadership and Management

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  Episode #1

  90 Credit Degrees (“Applied Baccalaureates”)

  May 14, 202638 minS9

  Season 9 kicks off with a discussion about 90 credit degrees and how the University of Maine System is moving forward with three Applied Baccalaureate degrees as a way of bringing learners with some college but no degree back to the university system. Chancellor Dan Malloy and Vice Chancellor Jeff St. John join to talk about their process for developing the Applied Baccalaureates, the surprisingly little pushback from faculty, the enthusiastic response from employers, and their hopes for continued growth and engagement with these innovative credentials in the future. Key Takeaways: The 90-credit credential is an academic innovation designed to bring “some college no degree” learners back to school. The reduced credit threshold for awarding the degree may support easier access into the workforce in less time with less money spent by the learner. The University of Maine System will launch three “Applied Baccalaureates” in fall 2026, having worked with their accreditors, their trustees, and faculty at each of the system member institutions to identify and develop these programs. Accrediting bodies may provide guidance for institutions about what must be included as part of a 90-credit credential, and may have requirements for how to name the degree and how to differentiate them from the full baccalaureate degree. Host: Doug McKenna, Ph.D. University Registrar, George Mason University cmckenn@gmu.edu Guests: Daniel Malloy, J.D. Chancellor, University of Maine System https://www.maine.edu/chancellors-office/dannel-p-malloy-chancellor/ Jeffrey St. John, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor, University of Maine System References and Additional Information: Core Competencies: Leadership and Management

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  Episode #8

  A Conversation Between Friends

  Feb 26, 202645 minS8

  Welcome back to For the Record! After an unintentional hiatus (writing a dissertation), we’re back with one of my favorite people: Keisha Campbell. We talk about her fascinating career arc, her involvement with the AACRAO REG 201 preconference workshop, what life is like at an HBCU right now, and how she is staying grounded in the world today. It’s a wide-ranging and in parts funny, in parts serious conversation between friends. Plus, a discussion of karaoke. Key Takeaway: The REG 201 pre-conference workshop would be a great opportunity to extend your network, reflect on where you are in your role, and work through some case studies about issues affecting registrars today. Host: Doug McKenna University Registrar, George Mason University cmckenn@gmu.edu Guests: Keisha Campbell University Registrar and Executive Director, Morgan State University keisha.campbell@morgan.edu References and Additional Information: Core Competencies: Leadership and Management

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