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June 05, 2023 What's Happening in the Nation's Capital?
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.
23 min
May 29, 2023 Mergers and Affiliations in Higher Education
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.
29 min
April 24, 2023Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Meeting Students' Evolving Needs
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

NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022

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24 min
March 06, 2023Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Supporting and Maintaining the Workforce
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

NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022

CUPA-HR Employee Retention Survey

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35 min
February 27, 2023Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Providing Secure & Modern Technology Infrastructure
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

NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022

EDUCAUSE's 2023 Top 10 IT Issues

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23 min
January 23, 2023 Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Navigating Resource Constraints
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
27 min
January 09, 2023Top Five Higher Education Business Issues: Managing an Uncertain Economic Climate
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

NACUBO's Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022

Moody's 2023 Outlook for Higher Education (complimentary; sign-in required)

Commonfund's 2022 HEPI Report

EY-Parthenon Study Indicates Higher Education Long-Term Debt Increasing 4 Percent Per Year

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21 min
February 07, 2022Vanderbilt University Goes Cashless
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

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22 min
December 20, 2021Legislative LunchCast On The Go: December 2021
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

December 15 Legislative Lunchcast

HEERF Resource Center

COVID-19 Resource Page

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30 min
November 01, 2021Legislative Lunchcast On The Go: October 2021
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

October 27 Legislative Lunchcast

HEERF Resource Center

COVID-19 Resource Page

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30 min

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