- March 31 - April 2, 2025
- Seattle Convention Center - Hall AB
- Find us at Booth #301
Turn Learning Into Credentials and Credentials Into Opportunities
Explore a Sea of Possibilities
Just as the shifting currents shape the ocean depths, the rising tide of credential innovation is transforming the landscape of lifelong learning—and the Registrar’s Office is the vibrant reef at the heart of your institution’s credentialing ecosystem.
Your quest at AACRAO 2025: find the crew who can help you navigate the unchartered waters ahead—Parchment! Together, we’ll help you:
- Dive into the future of credentialing with a comprehensive platform
- Harness the tides of transcript automation for admissions efficiency
- Chart new pathways to learner mobility and success
A sea of opportunities awaits you at Booth 301, including:
- New product demos
- 2025 collectible pins and seaworthy swag
- Snacks and raffles
- Your favorite Parchies
Discover the Treasures You’ll Find at
Our Sessions Throughout The Event
Corporate Showcase Session
Molly McDermott-Fallon
Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar, at University of Cincinnati
Heather Hoskins
Sr. Director, Sales at Parchment
Eliminating the Pain of Manual Transcript Data Entry at the University of Cincinnati
- Monday, March 31 @ 10:15 am
Searching for a proven transcript data extraction solution that integrates with your SIS, CRM, or other IT systems? Join Molly McDermott-Fallon, Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar at the University of Cincinnati as she shares how her team cut transfer transcript data entry time by 80%. See a product demonstration of Parchment Data Automation, and discover how machine learning from network-wide usage converting 1.5 million transcripts to data can help your team maximize efficiency.
Learning Outcomes:
- Hear firsthand why the University of Cincinnati chose Data Automation and what results they are seeing
- Learn what the implementation process looks like and who needs to be involved
- See how you can quickly and accurately convert PDF or imaged transcripts to data with a product demonstration
Presenters: Molly McDermott-Fallon, Assistant Vice Provost & University Registrar, at University of Cincinnati and Heather Hoskins, Sr. Director, Sales at Parchment
Breakout Session
Matthew Sterenberg
Director of Customer Advocacy at Parchment
Bridging the Gap: How Higher Ed Can Better Communicate Student Skills to Employers
- Monday, March 31 @ 1:30pm
Employers are struggling to find skilled talent, yet students often lack the credentials to showcase what they’ve learned. How can higher ed bridge this gap? This session explores the evolving role of registrars and institutional leaders in documenting and verifying skills, the rise of Comprehensive Learner Records (CLRs) and microcredentials, and the barriers preventing effective skills communication. Join us to explore strategies and tools that empower students to communicate their skills, enhance career opportunities, and drive long-term success.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify gaps in how institutions communicate skills and what employers need to see.
- Explore new approaches, including CLRs and microcredentials, to make skills more visible and verifiable.
- Gain practical strategies to help students effectively showcase their competencies and improve career outcomes.
Moderator: Matthew Sterenberg, Director of Customer Advocacy at Parchment
Panelists: TBA
Breakout Session
Jason Gildner
Principal Product Specialist at Instructure
Jason Weaver
Vice President, Product & Technology at Parchment
Leveraging Digital Badges to Showcase Skills and Market Institutional Value
- Tuesday, April 1 @ 4:00pm
Registrars are uniquely positioned to shape how institutions communicate student achievement. Digital badges are a step many institutions are taking towards providing verifiable, skills-based evidence to increase student employability and institutional reputation. Explore how you can strategically integrate a digital badge program at your institution, including how to:
- Motivate and engage students with stackable and shareable pathways
- Issue digital badges in real-time through automated workflows
Learning Outcomes:
- Hear how you can boost your institutional brand by demonstrating workforce skills alignment.
- Learn how to leverage a digital badging solution to better support both traditional and non-traditional learning pathways.
- Understand the role Registrars play as the central owner of verified credentials in the creation of digital badges.
- See best practices and real-world examples of digital badges in higher ed.
Presenters: Jason Gildner, Principal Product Specialist at Instructure and Jason Weaver, Vice President, Product & Technology at Parchment
WHY PARCHMENT
How Parchment Stacks Up
Delivering a single, institution-wide credential management solution and global network.
Streamline Credentials with One Comprehensive Platform
With one easy-to-use issuing platform for transcripts, diplomas, certificates, CLRs, and more, Parchment helps Registrars work faster, reduce costs, and streamline processes.
Empower Learners With Stackable, Shareable Micro-Credentials
Our new badging capabilities allow graduates to showcase, validate, track, and share their skills and knowledge in an institutionally verified credential.
Optimize Efficiency for Admissions and Transfer With Data Automation
Discover how network-wide machine learning and successful integration experience can help your team speed up transcript processing, credit evaluation, and admissions decisions.
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