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By Betsy Summerfield, Ed.D., CEM, CSRM

Risk management is everyone’s job as each of us manages various professional and personal risks in our lives every day. Risk Management at the college must be supported from the top down through Presidential support/directives, college policies, and financial support. All employees should receive appropriate level training for their area of responsibility in identifying risks, evaluating the criticality of identified risks, and to whom they should report risk concerns.

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With a massive turnover in community college leadership coming in the next five years, you can’t afford to ignore the future. Retirement at the executive and vice president level is forcing every college to consider how to fill these vacancies. The CCBO Leadership Academy provides the succession plan you need. We’ve extended our Emerging Professional Award deadline to July 28, so you still have time to recognize an emerging professional who is ready to learn the intricacies of the chief business officer position. Learn more

 

By Jami Van Ess

Student Success: Changing the Game! I am so excited about our upcoming annual conference in Las Vegas. We will be launching our new brand and website and mixing things up with some new sessions and activities. We have some wonderful general session speakers lined up as well as break-out sessions to help us learn how we can contribute to improving student success at our campuses.

Kicking off our conference on Sunday will be Dr. Rufus Glasper, President of Maricopa Community College. Dr. Glasper is a visionary leader who focuses on student success and has a very inclusive and engaging style. He is also a former business officer.

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On May 12, 2015, NACAS announced that they will begin the search for a CEO. CCBO is managed by NACAS, the National Association of College Auxiliary Services, and since its management relationship began in 2001 the NACAS CEO has served as the CCBO Executive Director. NACAS is conducting an international search for a new CEO, and you can visit the NACAS website to learn more about this process, the position description, and the search timeline. Learn more

 

By Liz Murphy

Increasing expectations and decreasing resources are forcing higher education institutions to learn how to do more with less. Across the nation, schools are being called upon to improve completion rates despite disappearing resources. They're required to expand IT services despite shrinking budgets. They're expected not to just survive these hard times, but to thrive in spite of them. Faculty and staff are working harder and taking on broader responsibilities, but the expectations, it seems, are beginning to outpace reality. As a result, institutions are realizing that if they want to remain competitive, they can't just work harder, they must work smarter.

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By Ron King

This article is the second in the series

The open, decentralized nature of higher education presents many information security challenges to college campuses when compared with almost any other sector of the U.S. economy. The Business Office should take responsibility for PCI compliance, and through clear communication with Information Technology the campus can attest full compliance, protecting the credit card information entrusted by students, faculty and the community served by the college.

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We'd like to hear from you. Do you have a particular challenge you are facing on your campus, or is there a trend you would like to learn more about? Our First Friday Webinar series is designed for you - our members - so we want to hear directly from you how we can help. Share your needs with us! Learn more

 

CCBO is now providing our members the recordings to past webinars. Whether you couldn't attend, missed a concept during the presentation, or just need to refresh your memory, CCBO education is now available at your finger tips. Learn more

 

Community college business officers are at the forefront of changing the game on student success. Engage in over 20 educational sessions that are specifically tailored to your needs. Meet and build relationships with your colleagues around the country. Discover innovative solutions for your campus through networking, education, and building relationships with our corporate partners. Register by July 29 to receive the early bird rate for the conference that leads to student success. Learn more

 

 

With national initiatives to increase completion rates, and with your budget depending on them, now is the time to join us to learn more about how business officers can ensure student success. Help your students succeed by referring a colleague to join us in Las Vegas, and you’ll be entered to win a free conference registration for the 2016 Annual Conference in Orlando. Learn more

 

Education for everyone

 

 

Did you know the Leadership Academy is the only program of its type in the nation dedicated to the career advancement of business officers? It's specialized education to bring you to the next level in your career within the community college. Learn the skills necessary to become an executive level college leader, from how to work with a board of trustees to how to work effectively across departments. The Academy is a yearlong program with an active mentorship with an experienced chief business officer, and attendees have the opportunity to earn awards for their excellence. It also includes free registration to both the 2015 and 2016 annual conferences. Register today and take the next step in advancing your career. Or, if you know of someone retiring soon, refer a colleague to prepare them for their new responsibilities. Learn more

 

From collecting CPE attendance sheets to handing out attendee bags at the registration desk - we count on volunteers like you to help make our conference a success! The 2015 annual conference committee has been working hard to put together an excellent program. Become a part of our team and volunteer today!

 

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Is your institution taking advantage of all CCBO has to offer? Don't forget that with an institutional membership, any employee of your college may take advantage of CCBO member benefits. This includes free access to all CCBO and NACAS webinars, $180 savings for conference registration and $400 savings for the prestigious Leadership Academy, access to the member directory, and much more. Renew your membership for the next fiscal year, and update your roster to ensure you're receiving benefits. Learn more