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Understanding the Latest at the Department of Education19 mai 202500:25:05
There’s no shortage of news about the U.S. Department of Education these days—from an executive order proposing to eliminate the agency, to new proposals on Capitol Hill that could reshape federal aid programs, to upcoming regulatory changes. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators’ Karen McCarthy joins NACUBO’s Liz Clark and Bryan Dickson to explore what these developments mean for higher education institutions and staff working in financial aid and business offices. They also discuss how NASFAA and NACUBO are supporting their members through advocacy and engagement.   Additional Resources:
Looking Back and Planning for the Future After the First 100 Days05 mai 202500:26:51
April 30 marked the first 100 days President Trump’s second term in the White House. Executive orders and federal agency upheavals have created new challenges and much uncertainty for colleges and universities. On Capitol Hill, House budget and tax proposals include a number of policy ideas that are adding to concerns. NACUBO’s Liz Clark and Ashley Jackson discuss these issues and advocacy efforts NACUBO has taken on behalf of its members.   Additional Resources:
Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Today's Chief Business Officers21 févr. 202500:37:14
The fifth edition of the National Profile of Higher Education Chief Business Officers, released last year, offers crucial insights into the career paths, responsibilities, and aspirations of CBOs across the country. In this special crossover episode between CBO Speaks and NACUBO in Brief, host Donna Schiele and NACUBO's Bryan Dickson explore the Profile's findings with Nicole Long, chief financial officer and vice president of finance and administration at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, and Peter Elliott, vice president for administrative services at South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida.   The Profile examines key demographic trends in higher education leadership, revealing significant progress in diversity while highlighting areas still needing improvement. Long and Elliott provide valuable context around the study's findings on career pathways, succession planning, and evolving skill requirements. Their discussion emphasizes how the CBO role continues to expand beyond traditional financial oversight, with increasing focus on data analytics, new business models, and strategic planning - areas that require intentional development of future leaders.   Join us for an insightful discussion about:
  • Key findings from the 2024 CBO Profile, including demographic shifts and emerging trends
  • Essential skills for modern CBOs, including strategic planning and change management
  • The importance of succession planning and developing future leaders
  • How the role of CBO continues to evolve and expand beyond traditional financial responsibilities
  • Strategies for attracting diverse talent to CBO positions
The 2024 National Profile of Higher Education Chief Business Officers provides crucial insights into the changing nature of the profession, revealing how the role continues to expand beyond traditional financial oversight to encompass strategic planning, data analytics, and comprehensive institutional leadership. This discussion brings these findings to life through the experiences of current CBOs, offering valuable perspective for institutions and leaders working to develop the next generation of higher education business officers.   Links
The Federal Funding Freeze, Budget Uncertainty, and Tax Reform Outlook10 févr. 202500:22:02
Executive orders and memos issued during President Trump’s first weeks back in the White House have elevated risk and uncertainty for colleges and universities. A leaked list of House budget and tax proposals includes a number of alarming policy ideas, and it is unclear how, or if, the Congress will be able to fund the federal government after March 14. NACUBO’s Liz Clark and Ashley Jackson discuss these issues and advocacy efforts NACUBO has taken on behalf of its members.   Links & Notes Check out NACUBO’s other podcasts!
NACUBO Consulting’s Ruth Johnston on Navigating Challenges and Strengthening Institutions27 janv. 202500:24:43
Dr. Ruth Johnston, vice president of NACUBO Consulting joins Liz Clark to talk about NACUBO Consulting. Ruth talks about the expertise, experience, and leadership abilities NACUBO consultants bring to each engagement. She also discusses some of the top issues for which institutions are seeking solutions. Ruth also explains how NACUBO Consultants are integrating tools available from NACUBO such as the Student Success Hub, resources developed by NACUBO’s analytics team, and more.   Links & Notes
Enabling Strategic Data Use with a New Analytics Playbook13 janv. 202500:26:26
La Toya Hart, Ph.D., assistant vice president, institutional research, planning and effectiveness, at Jackson State University and Lindsay Wayt, Ph.D., senior director, analytics, at NACUBO join Liz Clark to talk about the new Change With Analytics Playbook, a comprehensive resource designed to support institutions in creating a culture and capacity for strategic data use. The free resource contains 16 “plays” for data leaders to follow in order to make significant progress on their institution’s analytics goals.   Links & Notes
Workforce Development and Student Outcomes02 déc. 202400:16:39
Demographic and economic swings are a reality for colleges and universities, but thoughtful campus leaders can create proactive, rather than reactive, approaches to program development and connect those with employers’ workforce needs. Ivy Tech Community College’s Dominick Chase, senior vice president and chief financial officer, and Molly Dodge, senior vice president of workforce and careers sit down with NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director of student financial services and educational programs, to discuss how the institution cultivated corporate partnerships and legislative support for a dynamic, skills-oriented curriculum that has increasingly transformed student outcomes.   Additional Resources:  
Fitchburg State Looks at the Impact of Billing Practices on Student Retention18 nov. 202400:17:40
Student retention is a top priority for every campus and is affected by numerous factors. Everything from accessibility to payment instructions, course registration and billing due dates, payment methods and options could influence student retention. Join Becky Copper-Glenz, Fitchburg State University’s dean for the school of graduate, online, and continuing education, and Bryan Dickson, NACUBO’s director of student financial services and educational programs as they discuss research findings from the university. They’ll explore which billing practices have impacted enrollment and retention, how practices are being applied to different student groups, and whether their payment processes are aligned with today’s environment.     Additional Resources:
TIAA Institute’s Anne Ollen on Why Someone Would Want to Work for a College or University04 nov. 202400:29:25
Anne Ollen, Managing Director at the TIAA Institute, a think-tank within TIAA, develops and executes the TIAA Institute's higher education program. In conversation with NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark, Anne shares highlights from a recent TIAA Institute research initiative to deepen understanding of potential and current employees' job choices and what people expect to gain in return for the work they do at colleges and universities. She describes a tool institutional leaders can consider—an employee value proposition (EVP)—to convey the benefits of working in higher education. Anne shares insights on the tangible and intangible benefits of an EVP. Additional Resources
How Georgia Tech is Using Generative AI to Streamline Work21 oct. 202400:20:23
Brent O’Guin, artificial intelligence strategist and architect at the Georgia Institute of Technology speaks with Neil Gavigan, policy and advocacy manager at NACUBO about his work leading generative AI integration across the institution. Stating “you don’t have to wait to start getting value from AI,” Brent shares his experiences helping staff build a working understanding of readily available tools while applying them to various administrative functions. Links & Notes
Amazon Web Services’ Mark Hampton on the Need for Effective Change Management07 oct. 202400:20:39
With 30 years of experience in higher education administration, Mark Hampton, executive education advisor at Amazon Web Services (AWS), is deeply familiar with the changing needs of institutions and necessary steps to meet the challenge. In conversation with NACUBO’s vice president, policy and research, Liz Clark, Mark shares insights about change management as well as the importance of proper data stewardship.   Likening an institution’s data to its financial resources, Mark challenges administrators to break down data silos before they are “left behind” in this era of rapid technological change.   Links & Notes
Three Institutions Partner to Enhance Student Mental Health Services23 sept. 202400:19:30
Andrea Young, vice president for finance and administration at DePauw University, and Curtis Wiseley, executive director of MINDful College Connections, speak with Neil Gavigan, policy and advocacy manager at NACUBO, about their innovative approach to better meet the mental health needs of students at Depauw University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and St. Mary of the Woods College.   With a shared vision and support from the Lilly Endowment, these three institutions created a flexible and responsive consortium to help each member deliver resources when—and where—their students need them.   Links & Notes
How Leaders at UC Irvine Harnessed Momentum from the Pandemic to Rethink Work09 sept. 202400:19:31
In 2021, human resources leaders at the University of California, Irvine leveraged changing ideas about the nature of work to introduce “Work Reimagined,” a program designed to retain the institution’s culture and community and deliver on its mission while building a human-centric work experience that allows for increased flexibility where and when employees work.   In this episode, UC Irvine’s Ramona Agrela, chief human resources officer, vice chancellor, and Michele Quint, executive director health sciences HR & medical center HR join Neil Gavigan, policy and advocacy manager at NACUBO to share about the ongoing process their institution is taking to improve outcomes for the institution and its employees.   Links & Notes
Pete Zuraw Shares People-Centered Insights from Recent Facilities Research15 juil. 202400:25:21
Pete Zuraw, vice president of market strategy and development at Gordian, joins Neil Gavigan, policy and advocacy manager at NACUBO to discuss the latest in higher education facilities management. The conversation centers around the 11th edition of Gordian’s State of Facilities in Higher Education study, released earlier this year.   Pete and Neil focus on the various human elements that provide a foundation for higher education facilities: an aging facilities workforce, changing demographics in higher education, and the mission-driven purposes of facilities.   Links & Notes
Dig In to the Evolving Inputs and Impacts of NACUBO’s Flagship Research Projects01 juil. 202400:25:47
In this episode, NACUBO’s senior director, research and policy analysis, Ken Redd joins vice president, policy and research, Liz Clark to dig into the inputs and impacts of NACUBO’s research projects.   Beginning with the 2023 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments, a report that marks the 50th anniversary of NACUBO’s endowment study, they walk through the evolving research process and changing policy considerations of this flagship report on college and university endowments. Next they discuss results of the 2023 NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study—an annual study of tuition discounting practices, the use of institutional grant aid to reduce undergraduate tuition, at private nonprofit institutions. On the whole, Liz and Ken shed light on how these studies help inform business officers, the higher education sector, and members of the public about key trends in higher education finance.   Links & Notes
Preview NACUBO’s Student Success Hub: a Comprehensive Toolkit to Build Success and Equity03 juin 202400:26:49
During the 2024 NACUBO Annual Meeting, NACUBO will unveil a new Student Success Hub, a toolkit designed to offer pragmatic approaches to evaluate and sustain student equity and student success initiatives. The Hub is the result of work from NACUBO that has been supported by three 3-year grants to produce a bank of resources to strengthen schools’ ability to analyze financial and student outcomes-related data.   In this episode, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark speaks with Kelli Rainey, Ed.D., senior director for grants management about the project and Amber Randolph, senior vice chancellor for administration and economic development, and chief financial officer at Rutgers University-Newark to learn more about the journey she and representatives from the 25 other participating colleges and universities undertook to develop this important project.   Links & Notes
Flywire’s Sharon Butler Shares Insights and Research on International Payments22 avr. 202400:23:55
Sharon Butler is deeply familiar with the “uneasiness and concerns” that international students face when it comes to paying tuition and other expenses. As Executive Vice President of Global Education at Flywire, a global payments enablement company that partners with institutions across the world, she is looking for solutions to these problems. In a conversation with NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director, student financial services and educational programs, Sharon shares findings from a recent a survey of more than 1,800 students across the world and talks about the importance of reducing friction to help students find the right solution.   Links & Notes
Congressional Catch-Up: A Spring 2024 Legislative Outlook08 avr. 202400:22:32
On the heels of a recent fly-in advocacy day on Capitol Hill, NACUBO’s director, government affairs, Ashley Jackson speaks with policy and advocacy manager Neil Gavigan about the state of play in Congress. The conversation touches on highlights from that fly-in and examines how fallout from the protracted FY24 appropriations process, along with upcoming elections, may affect the legislative calendar for months to come.   Links & Notes
The “Better FAFSA” Rollout: Where Are We Now?25 mars 202400:18:42
Every year, students and families rely on federal student aid to make decisions about higher education. As the Department of Education has struggled to implement a streamlined version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), pressure has steadily increased on students, families, and the institutions that serve them. In this episode, Justin Draeger, president and CEO of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) joins NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director of student financial services and educational programs, to discuss the far-reaching challenges brought about by this rough rollout.   Links & Notes
NACUBO’s President, Kara Freeman, Delves Into Resilience with Two Higher Ed Leaders04 mars 202400:40:12
In this special episode, Kara Freeman, NACUBO’s president and CEO, interviews two familiar higher education colleagues about their recent book, The Resilient University: How Purpose and Inclusion Drive Student Success.   Throughout the conversation, Freeman Hrabowski III, president emeritus, and Lynne Schaefer, vice president emerita for finance and administration at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), share insights earned through careers in together in higher education leadership at UMBC. Their discussion touches on the role leaders must play in meeting campus challenges, building an inclusive community, the purpose and value of higher education, and much more.   Links & Notes
2024 Federal Outlook for Finance and Funding with GFOA’s Emily Brock08 janv. 202400:26:04
NACUBO’s Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, speaks with Emily Brock from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) about what’s expected from Washington policymakers this year. Emily is director of GFOA’s Federal Liaison Center and shares her thoughts on what legislative and regulatory actions may impact financings (bonds) and talks about the patience needed as we await additional guidance from the federal government on several fronts.   Links & Notes
Cybercrime and Higher Education: How One Institution Responded to an Attack27 nov. 202300:22:58
In a conversation based around their NACUBO 2023 Annual Meeting session, Lou Mayer, chief finance officer, vice president of finance and treasurer and Tej Patel, vice president for information technology and chief information officer at Stevens Institute of Technology talk with Neil Gavigan, policy and advocacy manager at NACUBO about cyberattacks and higher education.   Throughout the conversation, Lou and Tej illustrate why higher education is a prime target for cybercrime and share lessons learned from a 2019 ransomware attack on Stevens.   Links & Notes
Breaking Down Silos to Create and Sustain Equitable Student Outcomes13 nov. 202300:22:18
On this all-NACUBO episode of the podcast, Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research speaks with Kelli Rainey, senior director, grant programs about Kelli’s ongoing work to help institutions strategically finance equitable student outcomes. Supported by a series of multi-year grants, this effort has partnered NACUBO with a diverse group of 26 institutions across the country to build understanding around how to improve student outcomes and provide higher education leaders with the tools and information they need to best serve their students.   Links & Notes
Why MSU Denver Chose to Raise Its Minimum Wage30 oct. 202300:19:08
Chris Harder, senior fiscal operations manager for student affairs at Metropolitan State University of Denver joins NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director, student financial services and educational programs, for a conversation about MSU Denver’s decision to pay its lowest earners more than legally required. Referring to the move as an “investment in the institution and its students,” Chris shares background on the decision as well as challenges, anticipated and otherwise, implementing the plan.   Links & Notes
Mauve Group CEO Ann Ellis Shares Global Operations Solutions16 oct. 202300:17:54
NACUBO’s Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research speaks with Ann Ellis, CEO and co-founder of Mauve Group. Together, they discuss Ann’s early work as an educator and how Mauve Group has grown to offer a variety of global operations services in more than 100 countries “from Japan to Chile.” After realizing there were opportunities to offer new solutions to the higher education sector in 2012, Mauve Group now offers support to institutions that employ people outside the United States in research, instruction, data analysis, and much more.   Links & Notes
Analyzing Student Data to Drive Satisfaction and Retention02 oct. 202300:19:16
Building on their institution’s legacy of serving disadvantaged students, Penny Evans-Plants, chief information officer and Zach Sherwin, director of enterprise analytics at Berry College join NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director of student financial services and educational programs to discuss their ongoing efforts to leverage existing data to better serve students. By focusing on “identifying students with excessive debt and intervening as soon as possible,” Penny and Zach are helping to produce positive outcomes for their most at-risk students.   Links & Notes
Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 202318 sept. 202300:33:43
With input from business officers at public and private colleges and universities across the country, NACUBO recently identified the most-pressing higher education business issues in 2023. NACUBO’s 2023 Rising Star Award recipient, Katie Walker, assistant vice president for finance at the University of Virginia, joins Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research at NACUBO, to discuss the challenges—and how colleges are strategizing to respond. Links & Notes
Higher Ed Enrollment Management Under the Microscope04 sept. 202300:20:23
As we enter a new academic year and colleges and universities welcome new and returning students, NACUBO In Brief speaks with enrollment experts. In a conversation addressing different challenges facing enrollment officers, lessons learned from the pandemic, and more, Neil Gavigan, NACUBO’s policy and advocacy manager, sits down with Fabrizio D’Aloisio, associate vice provost for enrollment management and executive director of undergraduate admissions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Kevin O’Sullivan, vice president of enrollment management at Iona University. At a time when perceptions of higher education are increasingly complex, Fabrizio and Kevin provide insights into national and local approaches for attracting and retaining students.
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NACUBO's New Podcast • Career Conversations28 août 202300:01:06

NACUBO's new podcast Career Conversations, featuring insights and advice for business professionals new to higher education, starts airing biweekly on September 8th. Make sure to subscribe!

More is Possible With Higher Education10 juil. 202300:23:21
Discussing the latest release in NACUBO’s state of higher education series: More is Possible with Higher Education, NACUBO’s director, student financial services and educational programs, Bryan Dickson, speaks with senior director, analytics, Lindsay Wayt. Together, they examine some of the ways that higher education benefits students, communities, and society as well as areas where institutions may be able to do even more.   Links & Notes
What's Happening in the Nation's Capital?05 juin 202300:22:45
Where do things stand for higher education as the Biden Administration attempts to govern with a now divided congress? What would a U.S. debt default – or a political deal – entail for institutions? Will the U.S. Supreme Court's judgments on student debt relief and the use of affirmative action practices in the admissions process have a significant impact on the sector? This week on NACUBO In Brief, members of the NACUBO federal affairs team – Bryan Dickson, Ashley Jackson, and Liz Clark – discuss what's going on in the nation's capital, including recent regulatory initiatives at the Department of Education.
Mergers and Affiliations in Higher Education29 mai 202300:28:23

Nobody wants a college to close, but enrollment and demographic trends, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are requiring some colleges to consider what steps they may need to take to survive and thrive. For some, the only option may be a merger or affiliation with another institution. Join Michael B. Alexander, President, Lasell University; Kasia Lundy, EY-Parthenon Principal, US Higher Education, Ernst & Young LLP; and Haven Ladd, EY-Parthenon US Education Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, as they discuss models for mergers, mitigating risks, and governance and execution considerations.

Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Meeting Students’ Evolving Needs24 avr. 202300:23:21
In the final episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, five members of the higher education community weigh in on the most pressing challenges facing students and what their organizations are doing to help create positive change. Responding to a two-part question from Neil Gavigan, NACUBO’s policy and advocacy manager, we hear from Chris Foster, The University of North Texas; Dr. Jhenai Chandler, The Institute for College Access and Success; Emmanual Guillory, The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Jeremy DiGorio, Stetson University; and David Arnold, NASPA   Links & Notes
Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Supporting and Maintaining the Workforce06 mars 202300:34:48
In the fourth episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, Liz Clark, NACUBO’s vice president, policy and research, speaks with Andy Brantley, president and CEO of CUPA-HR and Choi Halladay, deputy executive director of business operations at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Building on findings from the 2022 CUPA-HR Employee Retention Survey, they discuss “a recruitment and retention crisis” in higher education and the need for flexibility and innovation, as leaders seek to invest in their employees. Links & Notes
Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Providing Secure & Modern Technology Infrastructure27 févr. 202300:22:37
In the third episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, Bryan Dickson, NACUBO’s director, student financial services and educational programs, speaks with José Rodriguez, vice president and chief information officer at Pomona College. Together, they discuss José’s “holistic approach” to cybersecurity, opportunities and threats of new AI platforms, and the importance of the human element in information technology.   Links & Notes
Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Navigating Resource Constraints23 janv. 202300:26:34
In the second episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark, speaks with Jim Hundrieser, NACUBO’s vice president for consulting services, and Laurie Bernotsky, executive vice president and provost at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. During their conversation, Liz, Jim, and Laurie discuss changing perceptions of higher education as well as strategies to support students, meet institutional goals, and adapt to new expectations in resource constrained environments.   Links & Notes ·       NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 ·       NACUBO Consulting ·       Connect with Liz on LinkedIn ·       Connect with Jim on LinkedIn ·       Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn
Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Managing an Uncertain Economic Climate09 janv. 202300:20:10
In this episode, the first in a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark, speaks with Susan Fitzgerald, associate managing director, global higher education and nonprofits, at Moody’s Investors Service. In addition to discussing Moody’s 2023 outlook for higher education, Liz and Susan touch on the changing environment around debt and lingering challenges from the pandemic.   Links & Notes
Vanderbilt University Goes Cashless07 févr. 202200:21:24
As digital payments become increasingly common, many kinds of businesses are pivoting to no longer accept cash. In this episode, Chris Cook, executive director of the office of student accounts at Vanderbilt University, speaks with NACUBO’s director, student financial services and educational programs Bryan Dickson about going cashless at Vanderbilt, recognizing that it may not work at all organizations. Together, they discuss Vanderbilt’s measured and intentional approach to the transition and unpack many of the internal and external benefits Chris has uncovered.   Links & Notes
Legislative LunchCast On The Go: December 202120 déc. 202100:29:50
In this episode, originally offered on December 15 as part of NACUBO’s Legislative Lunchcast webcast series, NACUBO’s senior director, government affairs, Megan Schneider, and director, student financial services and educational programs, Bryan Dickson share the latest updates on legislative and regulatory topics affecting higher education. Links & Notes
Legislative Lunchcast On The Go: October 202101 nov. 202100:29:41
In this episode, originally offered on October 27 as part of NACUBO’s Legislative Lunchcast webcast series, NACUBO’s senior director, government affairs, Megan Schneider, and director, student financial services and educational programs, Bryan Dickson share the latest updates on legislative and regulatory topics affecting higher education.   Links & Notes
Get to Know the NACUBO In Brief Team and the Issues They are Following11 oct. 202100:31:41
In this special episode, NACUBO’s vice president, policy and research, Liz Clark, chats with senior director, government affairs, Megan Schneider, and director, student financial services and educational programs, Bryan Dickson about the latest from Washington and beyond. Get to know the team better in a conversation that ranges from legislation and policies impacting higher education to the latest and greatest Netflix recommendations.   Links & Notes— ·         Connect with Liz on LinkedIn ·         Connect with Megan on LinkedIn ·         Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn ·         Inching Toward Infrastructure: The View from NACUBO
IHEP’s Data-Informed Efforts to Help Students Complete and Succeed04 oct. 202100:30:26
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization committed to promoting access and success in higher education. In this episode, NACUBO’s vice president, policy and research, Liz Clark speaks with the Interim President of IHEP, Mamie Voight, about her organization’s efforts to use data and evidence to create equitable and innovative degree pathways to help students and institutions. Among IHEP’s advocacy priorities is the College Completion Fund, a potentially transformational investment in evidence-based strategies to help students earn their degree.   Links & Notes
Winner of the 2021 Excellence in Sustainability Award: How Compost Cats Flourished at the University of Arizona27 sept. 202100:26:50
The University of Arizona received NACUBO’s 2021 Excellence in Sustainability Award for its Compost Cats program. In this episode, NACUBO’s senior director of government affairs, Megan Schneider, is joined by Dr. Ilse Rojas, Compost Cats program manager, and Trevor Ledbetter, director of the Office of Sustainability at University of Arizona. Together, they discuss the award-winning program, which has grown from an on-campus composting initiative, to a hub of sustainability education and action for the Tucson community.   Links & Notes
How to Better Prepare Your Employees & Students for a Post-Pandemic World02 août 202100:25:43

Heather E. McGowan, future-of-work strategist and author of The Adaptation Advantage, joins NACUBO’s senior director of government affairs Megan Schneider to discuss how to lead in a post-pandemic world. Their conversation ranges from entering the era of human capital and what that means for students preparing for the workforce, to ways you can marry your passions with market needs, and finally how colleges and universities can better support their own workforce.

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Leveraging HEERF Allocations for Student Success: the Texas A&M International University Story12 juil. 202100:18:58

Colleges and universities across the country have benefitted greatly from the COVID-19 relief aid appropriated to higher education by Congress via the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). While much discussion of HEERF has centered on the primary portion of aid known as the (a)(1) allocations that most schools have received, there has been less discussion of how institutions that also received (a)(2) allocations, those earmarked for particular institution types, have utilized these less restricted funds. In this episode, NACUBO’s senior director of government affairs, Megan Schneider talks with Juan Castillo, vice president of finance and administration at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) about how TAMIU has used its HEERF (a)(2) allocations in new and innovative ways to support student success and meet community needs. 

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Using Synario to Create the Financial Models You Need for Strategic Scenario Planning31 mai 202100:18:02

As the COVID-19 pandemic brought sweeping changes to the higher education landscape, institutions have been forced to plan and forecast in a more sophisticated way. In this episode, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark talks with Derek Freitag, strategic account executive with Synario, to uncover how schools are making long-term adaptations and how Synario can help institutions strategically plan for a variety of scenarios.

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Supporting Students From Low-Income Backgrounds26 avr. 202100:30:44

NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson, director of student financial services and educational programs, and Lindsay Wayt, director of analytics, discuss the latest edition in NACUBO’s State of Higher Education series. Titled “Bold Action Required: How to More Effectively Support Students from Low-Income Backgrounds,” the effort calls on higher education professionals to take action to support students from low-income backgrounds, including using data to understand challenges, making a commitment to underrepresented students, and investing in policies and practices that facilitate systemic change.

NACUBO’s State of Higher Education Project08 févr. 202100:28:12

How has the pandemic changed the value of a higher education degree and intensified our need to talk about affordability? Why are students of color and lower-income students less likely to attend certain institutions? NACUBO’s director of analytics, Lindsay Wayt, joins Liz Clark to talk about the association’s State of Higher Education Project and how it’s a call to action to help CBOs see, react to, and use data to address important topics.

Additional Resources: https://www.nacubo.org/Advocacy/State-of-Higher-Education


Strategic Finance and Courageous Leadership07 déc. 202000:31:37

How are colleges and universities responding to the pandemic? Is 2020 truly proving to be an era of transformation? Paul Friga, University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler strategy professor and the co-founder and chief strategy officer of ABC Insights, joins Liz Clark to explore how institutions are taking action and why creativity and collaboration are necessary to tackle the many challenges the higher education sector is facing.

NAICU’s Emmanual Guillory Reports on COVID Impact on Fall Enrollment16 nov. 202000:24:49

Emmanual Guillory, director of student and institutional aid policy for the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), joins NACUBO Senior Director of Government Affairs Megan Schneider to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fall higher education enrollment.

Have we seen an enrollment decrease? “That’s a very good question… we are, unfortunately seeing a decline in enrollment,” says Guillory. But the overall landscape — which institutions and students are being impacted the most — is a story of nuance.  

Guillory goes on to offer his insights on fall semester trends based on a recent NAICU enrollment study and to forecast potential enrollment trends beyond fall 2020.

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