New Business Officers (NBO) Program

July 26-28, 2012

Member Registration Fee: $569
Non-Member Registration Fee: $669

The New Business Officers Program is designed to provide resources, information and guidance to those new to the Chief Business Officer role within a higher education setting. In a newly improved, intensive two-day workshop, participants will examine the current complexities of the chief business officer and learn from experienced chief business officers, presidents, provosts, NACUBO experts and other pivotal higher education representatives. Key issues for the success of every new business officer will be covered and attendees will have many opportunities to network with colleagues and discuss the challenges facing business officers today.

Emerging issues in accounting, tax, finance, sustainability, and campus operations will be highlighted, and lessons learned from current and veteran chief business officers will be shared. Suggestions on how to develop board relationships, mitigate risk, communicate effectively with institutional constituents and other issues - identified by participants - will covered. Opportunities to ask NACUBO staff and board members for guidance, suggestions and advice will occur, and the chance to discuss specific nuances related to your institution type, years within higher education and various industry backgrounds will be incorporated. You will be challenged to evaluate your current practices and strategies as well as have a great opportunity to exchange ideas and network with colleagues.

An optional session is offered on Thursday, July 26, from 4-6:00pm, designed for CFOs who are new to the field of higher education. This session will introduce the higher education culture, along with topics and concepts found in higher education which are not usually found in the corporate or non-profit world.

Attendance at the New Business Officers Program is limited to chief business and financial officers who report directly to the president and who have been in their current positions for less than three years.

Earn an estimated 15 CPE credits when you participate in the New Business Officers Program.

Note: You do not have to attend the annual meeting to attend this program.