RMACRAO 2024 Annual Meeting
The RMACRAO Annual Meeting is taking place July 10th through July 12th at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado! DU is excited to be hosting this year and we want to welcome everyone to our beautiful campus.
Registration will be opening soon! Check back often to see new information about the conference.
LocationUniversity of Denver, Community Commons Building 2055 E Evans Ave Denver, CO 80210 We have secured the nationally recognized and award winning Community Commons building!
Submit a Session Proposal2024 Session Proposal Form
Conference Schedule At a Glance2024 RMACRAO Conference Schedule at a Glance
2024 RMACRAO Business Meeting2024 RMACRO Annual Business Meeting Information
First Time Attendee Micro-CredentialThis Micro-credential will be offered to first time conference attendees with less that 1 year experience in the academic and enrollment services industry. With the completion of a few extra steps during the conference, you could earn a First Time Attendee Micro-Credential! Earners will demonstrate a proficiency in the basic skills, knowledge, and disposition necessary to be successful in an academic or enrollment service operation. Earners will be able to network more effectively, understand the interconnectedness of institutions in the region, analyze policy initiatives, and utilize problem solving strategies to promote positive change.
Click on the badge above for more information on this incredible opportunity!
Featured SpeakersWe are going to have some incredible guests! Wednesday, July 10th Morning Speaker: Dr. María del Carmen Salazar Dr. María del Carmen Salazar is Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and DEIJA and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Education at the University of Denver (DU) Morgridge College of Education (MCE). Dr. Salazar has authored 38 publications and given 162 scholarly international, national, and local presentations on a humanizing pedagogy, equitable teaching in K-12 and higher education, culturally responsive teacher evaluation, and college access and success for Latinx youth. She is the author of Teacher Evaluation as Cultural Practice: A Framework for Equitable and Excellent Teaching, published by Routledge Press with series editor Professor Emerita Sonia Nieto. In addition, Dr. Salazar is a community-engaged researcher and scholar that advances research with community and publishes research briefs that are accessible to diverse communities. In 2018, she was the recipient of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Innovations in Research on Equity and Social Justice in Teacher Education Award. In 2022, she was the recipient of the Colorado Association of Bilingual Educators President’s Award. Dr. Salazar’s professional service includes local, national, and international contributions. Dr. Salazar recently served as Chair of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Dr. Marrero’s transition team. She served on the Colorado Quality Teachers Commission and contributed to the development of the Colorado Teacher Quality Standards. She served on the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), a national collaborative that developed learning progressions for teacher licensure, assessment, and development, known as the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions. Dr. Salazar served on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Board of Directors and was a member of the CAEP Equity and Diversity Committee. She served for four years as Associate Editor for the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE), a top journal in the field of education. She has contributed as an educational consultant for organizations such as the Gates Foundation, Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, Youth Celebrate Diversity, and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. She is affiliated and founding faculty of the University of Denver Interdisciplinary Research Institute for the Study of (in)Equality (IRISE) and the Latinx Center. She is proud of her accomplishments as a first-generation college student, Mexican immigrant, former high school social studies teacher, DU MCE alum, and single mom of three wonderful children.
Afternoon Speaker: Dr. Kristy Firebaugh
Dr. Kristy Firebaugh is the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success at the University of Denver. In this role, she oversees academic advising, retention and graduation initiatives, student success data and analytics, and student success technology. She has helped launch multiple new programs and initiatives in support of student thriving. Prior to this role, she was associate dean of academic planning and communications in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Her doctoral degree is in English Literary Studies. Thursday, July 11th Morning Speaker: Julia Pomerenk
Julia Pomerenk has enjoyed many positions in higher education over the past 35+ years. Since 2017, Julia has served as the University Registrar and Assistant Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management at the University of Oregon. Previously, Julia served as the University Registrar at Washington State University and at Pacific Lutheran University (where she started as an admissions counselor). AACRAO has opened opportunities for Julia to advocate during AACRAO Hill Day, to lead the Nominations and Elections Committee, to help with local arrangements for AACRAO annual meetings in Portland (2022) and Seattle (2011 and 2001), and to chair the Awards Committee and the Mentor Committee. Julia served on the 2023 AACRAO Mentorship Work Group and served earlier with the Program Structure Task Force. PACRAO has provided Julia with the pleasure of serving as the first Dean for the PACRAO Leadership Development Institute (since 2018). Julia has also served PACRAO as President and as Vice President for Professional Development. Over the years, Julia has contributed numerous sessions, workshops, webinars, and published writings for AACRAO, PACRAO, and the state associations. She currently serves as Vice President for Records and Academic Services on the AACRAO Board of Directors. Julia earned her BA at Pacific Lutheran University and her MA at the Ohio State University. Afternoon Speaker:
Register Now Pricing:
Hotel InformationTo be announced at a later date Parking InformationTo be announced at a later date Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors! Diamond Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsors:
Emerald Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors: Bronze Sponsors:
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in helping to sponsor our annual meeting? Please contact us at [email protected]. If you're ready to submit payment for a sponsorship opportunity - Thank You - the payment form is available here: |
