What role does professional development play in helping higher education leaders navigate increasingly challenging environments? NACUBO's Randy Roberson, vice president for leadership development, joins Liz Clark and Bryan Dickson in a conversation about NACUBO's education programs for 2026. They discuss how member-driven content, policy expertise, business partner insights, and peer learning come together across conferences, forums, and online programs. This episode highlights how NACUBO programming helps business officers turn complexity into clarity, build community, and lead their institutions with confidence. Additional Resources

• Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
• Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn
• Connect with Randy on LinkedIn
• Learn about Bursar Fundamentals (February 12, 2026)
• Learn about the Endowment Leadership Series (February 17 – March 12, 2026)
• Learn about the Student Financial Services Conference (March 8 – 10, 2026)
• Check out the Higher Education Accounting Forum (April 13 – 15, 2026)
• Check out the NACUBO Annual Meeting (July 18 – 21, 2026)
• Check out the NACUBO Events page for forthcoming information on:
  • Planning, Budgeting, and Analytics Forum (October 5 – 7, 2026)
  • Tax Forum (October 25 – 27, 2026)
• Check out NACUBO's other podcasts!
  • Career Conversations
  • CBO Speaks