Conference
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103rd Annual IACRAO Conference Program

IACRAO Transformative Future: Changing Agents in Higher Education

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Beaufort Meeting Room

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MyCreditsTransfer Statewide Meeting

Join Gina Modica, the Illinois MyCreditsTransfer (MCT) statewide coordinator, to learn updates on the MCT project, including changes in usage and participating institutions and the future plans for MCT. Attendees will have the chance to provide feedback and suggestions and ask any questions around the transfer advising tool, Transferology.

Presenter: Gina Modica, Illinois MyCreditsTransfer (MCT)

Guerilla Data Science: Small Unit Tactics for Business Intelligence Capacity Building

This interactive session will explore ways in which a small Records Office can be positioned to assist Institutional Research efforts in building operational business intelligence for the institution. Example projects will be presented that focus on providing actionable insights to stakeholders (e.g. faculty leadership, academic advising, etc.). A training and development roadmap will also be presented, including software tools and available learning/educational resources.

Presenters: Nathaniel McCoy, Methodist College

Untangling the Knots: Business Process Redesign in Action

Processes are rarely broken — they’re tangled. This session looks at practical ways technology and process redesign can cut through complexity and improve outcomes. Attendees will walk away with tools for mapping workflows, spotting inefficiencies, and building sustainable improvements that better serve students and staff.

Presenter: Samantha Taylor, Illinois State University

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Presenter: Dr. Wendolyn Davis, Chattanooga State Community College

The Problem with Yes or Why You Should Say No!

Maybe it’s our personality, our current role or position, or simply that we are being kind. Whatever the reason, saying yes to everything asked of us might seem like the best choice until we find ourselves curled up in the corner, crying like a baby because all those commitments came due at the same time. From someone who is driven by guilt and always says yes, we’ll explore the freedom and power of saying No! 

Presenter: Mark Mountain, Olivet Nazarene University

 Becoming a Change Agent in a Time of Need

Spiritual Leader Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote says, “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” As professional leaders, we must create the world we want for us, our families and for the people we serve. This session will outline tips on how to become empowered, creating vision, being ,and an understanding of the people we deal with on a daily basis, so we can be that change artist. The world is different from the one many of us are used to, but we hold the key to being the change artist!

Presenter: Jeff McGoy, Shawnee Community College

From Experience to Credit: Implementing Prior Learning Pathways

Saddle up, partners! This presentation wrangles the journey of expanding the Prior Learning Assessment program at Heartland Community College. Topics: How We Measure Grit: Students can use portfolios, licensures, credentials, faculty-reviewed skills, and more. Law of the Land: Creating policies for clear expectations and procedures Building the Posse: Collaborating with Deans, faculty, and staff to align efforts. Discovery of Gold: Helping students find PLA as a way to graduate faster, save money, and start their next adventure.

Presenter: Hannah Kang and Kelly Odum, Heartland Community College

FERPA, Fraud, and Frustration

Do you struggle with knowing what you can and cannot share? Have you seen an increase in fraudulent activity? Are you getting frustrated with both, and not knowing what to do? Then this is the session for you. We will cover some basics, and then troubleshoot together.

Presenter: Trinka Pape, SIU Carbondale