The mission of the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO) is to provide its members opportunities to learn, engage, collaborate, inform, gather, contribute, and promote the best practices and general advancement of higher education and our professions.
Purpose
The Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO) is a non-profit association representing more than 350 regionally accredited 2-year, 4-year, and graduate schools with an individual membership of 1,500 professional admissions officers and registrars. The Association provides conferences and other professional development opportunities for the consideration of professional issues common to its members. PACRAO also provides an avenue for members to contribute to the general advancement of higher education, their professions, and their individual careers.
Values and Non-Discrimination Statement
PACRAO is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for the Association’s Board of Directors, those serving on Association Committees, and the membership at large. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in the value of diversity and strive to create a space where everyone feels respected and valued.
The states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington; the Territory of Guam; and the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, Canada.
Affiliation
Associated with a national organization, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which holds its annual meeting each in April.
History
As an outgrowth of the national association, which was formed in 1910, a Pacific section of 18 delegates first met in May 1923 at Stanford University. The second conference was held at Berkeley in 1926. Since then meetings have been held annually except in 1929 and 1943. Proceedings, compiled after the annual meetings, document the history of the Association. 1993 PACRAO was the first regional organization to create a Diversity Development Committee.
Annual Meeting
Held in early November at a location and date chosen by the Executive Board. The conference site normally rotates from central to north to central to south.
Professional Development
PACRAO sponsors periodic training and professional development opportunities throughout the region, reaching out in particular to members unable to attend the annual meeting. Professional development programs offer relevant training and emphasize practical strategies and creative approaches to issues in admissions and records.
