Dig In to the Evolving Inputs and Impacts of NACUBO’s Flagship Research Projects
Release Date: 07/01/2024
Washington Update: What Happens Next?
NACUBO In Brief
November 12, 2025, marked the end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. What happens next for higher education? In this episode, NACUBO’s Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, and Bryan Dickson, director of student financial services and educational programs, discuss how the shutdown impacted colleges and universities and what changes are on the horizon now that the government has reopened. They discuss the FY26 budget, Workforce Pell, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, federally sponsored research, and more – and what it all means for the campus business...
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Coalition for the Common Good: Meeting a Mission, Leveraging Enrollment, and Boosting Student Success Across Two Independent Institutions
NACUBO In Brief
What happens when institutions prioritize collaboration over competition and align their missions together for the common good? Join Charlie McFarland, director, strategic affiliation initiatives, Antioch University; Jeff Nutter, chief financial officer and vice president for business affairs, Otterbein University; and NACUBO’s Liz Clark, as they discuss how and why their universities formed a separate entity—the Coalition for the Common Good, a different type of academic shared services organization that has created new pathways and opportunities for students Charlie and Jeff talk...
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Communicating Financial Stakes to Campus Faculty and Staff
NACUBO In Brief
College and university business officers know what they know, but how can they translate commonly misunderstood complex financial terms and processes – such as endowments, deferred maintenance, and funding salary and benefit rates – into something accessible for nonfinancial audiences? In this episode, Rachel Pauletti, director, higher education consulting at Forvis Mazars, joins NACUBO’s Liz Clark in a conversation about the importance of the business officer’s role in effective financial communication with campus faculty and staff. Rachel explains that faculty and staff are...
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Risk and Responsibility in the College Business Office
NACUBO In Brief
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is more than just a threat assessment; it’s a methodical organization-wide approach to making decisions about the safety and security of college and university community members – on campus and abroad. Join Bronté Burleigh-Jones, CFO, vice president, and treasurer at American University; Keesha Trim, senior director of risk management at the University of Richmond; and NACUBO’s Liz Clark as they discuss key considerations to make when implementing an integrated approach to risk management in higher education. Bronté and Keesha talk about the...
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Aligning Tuition Policies With Strategic Vision
NACUBO In Brief
When tuition policies have more exceptions than the rule or there is a need to increase student enrollment and reach new markets, it might be time for institutions to take a fresh look at—and consider modernizing—those policies. In this episode, the University System of Maryland’s Colleen Auburger, associate vice chancellor for budget analysis, and Chad Muntz, associate vice chancellor for decision support and chief analytics officer, join NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson in a conversation on how they aligned tuition policies with their strategic priorities and guiding values of accessibility...
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Employee Disengagement and Mental Health Concerns Cost More Than You Think
NACUBO In Brief
Employee disengagement and burnout don’t just affect morale; they carry real financial and human costs for institutions. In this episode, Amanda Bailey, vice president for human resources at Boston University, and Kelcey Stratton, chief behavioral health strategist at the University of Michigan, join NACUBO’s Bryan Dickson in a conversation on the hidden costs when institutions don’t prioritize mental health and employee well-being. There are institutional costs associated with employee turnover, as well as absenteeism, presenteeism, and lower engagement. Amanda and Kelcey review...
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Understanding the Latest at the Department of Education
NACUBO In Brief
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...
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Looking Back and Planning for the Future After the First 100 Days
NACUBO In Brief
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: Read the latest Register for the next NACUBO Connect with on LinkedIn Connect with on LinkedIn
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Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Today's Chief Business Officers
NACUBO In Brief
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...
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The Federal Funding Freeze, Budget Uncertainty, and Tax Reform Outlook
NACUBO In Brief
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 (January 31, 2025) NACUBO on Federal Funding Freeze Catch up on from NACUBO Register for...
info_outline- Download the 2023 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments
- Read the press release: U.S. Higher Education Endowments Report 7.7% Return for FY23 While Spending More in Support of Their Missions
- Read the 50-year NACUBO endowment study retrospective
- Download the 2023 NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study
- Read the press release: Annual NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study Finds Financial Aid Awards on the Rise
- Read insights from Wofford College about tuition discounting
- Learn more about NACUBO Research
- Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
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