What is a Registrar?
The University Registrar serves a key administrative role, overseeing various aspects of academic administration and student services. In the early days of the University, a committee of current professors managed the process of student registration and classification, but as the University grew, the position of the University Registrar and the Office of the Registrar was established.
The Registrar's core responsibility lies in managing student records, including grades, transcripts, and course registrations:
- Coordinate with academic departments to devise class schedules that align with student needs and academic requirements.
- Manage the registration process, resolving issues and upholding registration policies.
- Interpret and enforce academic policies, ensuring compliance and fair treatment of students.
- Monitor students' progress toward graduation, conducting degree audits and verifying completion of requirements.
- Provide transcript services, furnish official transcripts, and process requests for external entities.
- Compile and report enrollment data to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining compliance with regulations and accreditation standards.
Overall, University Registrars play a vital role in safeguarding academic integrity, supporting student success, and facilitating the smooth operation of academic processes within the institution.
Professional Affiliations
AACRAO – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. AACRAO is a non-profit, voluntary, professional association working to make higher education more responsive to learners. With a membership of over 14,000 higher education professionals representing 2,300+ institutions in more than 40 countries, the association provides advocacy, research, and policy-based guidance and training to higher education professionals to smooth the path for learners at every stage of their journey
PACRAO – The Pacific Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers site includes constitution and bylaws, leadership position descriptions, executive board, conference information, and a searchable directory.
History of Registrars Serving at the University of Arizona
1907-1908
1908-1909
Standing Committee for REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION. Professors Guild, E. M. Blake, Newsom, Medcraft
Standing Committee for REGISTRATION AND CLASSIFICATION: Professors E. M. Blake, Waterbury, Medcraft, Chandler
