University of Phoenix Vice Provost for Strategy Dr. Marc Booker, receives the first PACRAO Impact Award

The award recognizes Booker’s significant contributions and leadership within professional organizations and higher education

PHOENIX, December 11, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The University of Phoenix is ​​proud to announce that Marc Booker, Ph.D., the university’s vice provost for strategy, is the first recipient of the Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (PACRAO ) Impact is forgiven. This award recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to PACRAO through service and leadership on committees or as a member of the Board of Directors. This honors those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the association beyond their first years as a member.

“I am truly honored that PACRAO has been recognized as the first recipient of the Impact Award because of my contributions to this association,” shares Booker. “PACRAO has been instrumental in the professional development of myself and so many others that I wanted to try to give back to this dynamic organization in any way I could. Knowing that my efforts have made a difference in minds.” The esteemed group is the greatest recognition one could hope for and a testament to the virtuous cycle that can occur when we focus on growth and improvement the people we work with and our institutions.”

PACRAO is a nonprofit, volunteer professional 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 offers conferences and other professional development opportunities to address professional topics common to its members. PACRAO also offers members the opportunity to contribute to the overall advancement of higher education, their professions and their individual careers.

“It was a pleasure to be able to recognize Marc with this award,” said PACRAO President Tina Miller. “He has consistently stepped up, stepped up and made a difference – in everything from leadership roles to teaching our Leadership Development Institute cohorts to serving as a parliamentarian and more. Marc has really had a lasting impact on PACRAO and its members.” He is an inspiration.

In 2022, Booker was elected dean of the Leadership Development Institute for PACRAO and served as the association’s president in 2016. Since 2009, Booker has also been a regular speaker, contributor, and subject matter expert at national and regional conferences for AACRAO, PACRAO, The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, EDUCAUSE, and Anthology Together, sharing insights on various topics such as leadership, process improvement, change management, etc. Learning assessment, Transfer services and articulation.

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