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What economic trends today will set the stage for the future? How will legislative actions impact student financial aid? What accounting policy or reporting changes are on the horizon? Navigating the business of higher education institutions requires knowledge about a variety of issues—from finance to campus security. In this podcast series, hear colleagues, experts, and industry leaders explore issues, provide best practices, offer solutions to new questions that may not have been asked before, and think through how recent developments will shape their institutions in the months and years ahead.

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S10E15 One Stop, Less Stress: Improving the Student Experience

Apr 20, 2026 26m Transcript

Some institutions are reducing the all-too-familiar "runaround" by bringing together traditionally separate services like financial aid, student accounts, and the registrar into a single point of…

S10E14 Not Boring at All: The Real Work of Higher Ed Accounting

Apr 06, 2026 22m Transcript

"We like to say we're not boring people, but we get excited about boring things," reflects NACUBO's Sue Menditto, senior director for accounting policy. In this episode, she joins Liz Clark, vice…

S10E13 Hurry Up and Wait: What's Next in Washington

Mar 23, 2026 21m Transcript

What's happening in Washington, DC, and what does it mean for higher education? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, and Bryan Dickson, director, education policy, as they…

S10E12 Measuring Efficiency in Student Accounts

Mar 09, 2026 19m Transcript

NACUBO's Bryan Dickson, director, education policy, and Kat Masterson, assistant director for research and policy analysis, join Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, to discuss the…

S10E11 Endowments: Highlights from the NACUBO-Commonfund Study

Feb 23, 2026 23m Transcript

How are college and university endowments performing? NACUBO's Ken Redd, senior director for research and policy analysis, and Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, explore findings from…

S10E10 Inside NACUBO's Spring Learning Opportunities

Feb 09, 2026 27m Transcript

What role does professional development play in helping higher education leaders navigate increasingly challenging environments? NACUBO's Randy Roberson, vice president for leadership development,…

S10E9 Cautious Optimism: AI Integration on College Campuses

Jan 26, 2026 29m Transcript

How are higher education business officers integrating artificial intelligence into their work? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, and Lindsay Wayt, senior director of…

S10E8 Evolving Campus Culture in a Hybrid Work World

Dec 15, 2025 19m Transcript

How can colleges and universities remain agile, student-centered, and future-focused in a rapidly changing work landscape? Join Manish Kumar, vice president for administration and finance at Bowie…

S10E7 On the Road with NACUBO President Kara Freeman

Dec 01, 2025 17m Transcript

In this episode, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman joins Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, to share what she's heard from business officers and other higher education…

S10E6 Washington Update: What Happens Next?

Nov 17, 2025 26m Transcript

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…

S10E5 Coalition for the Common Good: Meeting a Mission, Leveraging Enrollment, and Boosting Student Success Across Two Independent Institutions

Nov 03, 2025 23m Transcript

What happens when institutions prioritize collaboration over competition and align their missions together for the common good? Join Charlie McFarland, director, strategic affiliation initiatives,…

S10E4 Communicating Financial Stakes to Campus Faculty and Staff

Oct 20, 2025 26m Transcript

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…

S10E3 Risk and Responsibility in the College Business Office

Oct 06, 2025 22m Transcript

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…

S10E2 Aligning Tuition Policies With Strategic Vision

Sep 22, 2025 17m Transcript

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…

S10E1 Employee Disengagement and Mental Health Concerns Cost More Than You Think

Sep 08, 2025 25m Transcript

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…

S9E13 Understanding the Latest at the Department of Education

May 19, 2025 25m

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…

S9E12 Looking Back and Planning for the Future After the First 100 Days

May 05, 2025 26m

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…

S9E11 Beyond the Numbers: Understanding Today's Chief Business Officers

Feb 21, 2025 37m

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…

S9E10 The Federal Funding Freeze, Budget Uncertainty, and Tax Reform Outlook

Feb 10, 2025 22m

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…

S9E9 NACUBO Consulting's Ruth Johnston on Navigating Challenges and Strengthening Institutions

Jan 27, 2025 24m

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…

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