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Harmonize your credential strategy at AACRAO 2026

Where opportunity takes center stage—and every achievement stays in sync.

Learners today are earning achievements in more places and formats than ever before. But the systems used to issue and manage those records often remain disconnected. As credentials spread across multiple platforms and processes, assembling and sharing a complete, trusted picture of learning becomes harder than it should be.

At AACRAO, we’d love to show you how institutions are bringing these records together—creating a more connected, secure credential ecosystem that supports learners while simplifying operations behind the scenes.

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Monday, April 20 @ 10:15 am

The Future of Credentials: Unified, Verified, and Ready

Explore the future of credentialing. Learn how to manage the growth in credential types, improve institutional integrity, and provide learners with unified, instant access to their records. Attendees will gain strategies to:

reduce administrative friction
empower students with a holistic, lifelong view of their achievements
introduce a new learner experience that drives student outcomes by centralizing diplomas, transcripts, certificates, and digital badges to tell a more complete story of achievement

Presenters:

Jason Gildner, Principal Product Specialist
Robert Nelson, Product Manager

Monday, April 20 @ 1:30 pm

Trust but Verify: Balancing Seamless Access and Robust Security

As digital credentialing and self-service learner accounts grow, so does the risk of identity fraud and “ghost student” activity. In this session, we will share how identity verification can be integrated into learner registration and credential request processes to foster better security and trust for vital learner credentials. Attendees will learn:

how modern ID verification works
how to embed it into existing workflows
practical lessons for protecting institutional integrity without creating friction for legitimate learners

Presenters:

Kristie Lindell, Vice President, Product
Jesse Parrish, Product Manager

Parchment makes lifelong learning a smoother journey.

Higher education credentials

Parchment helps streamline the process of issuing credentials—from transcripts and diplomas to digital badges, CLRs, and certificates. Save staff time, reduce costs, and create a modern experience students love.

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