CCBO launched its First Friday Webinars series in April. The series features a webinar on the first Friday of every month specifically tailored to the needs of community college business officers. Covering a wide spectrum of topics within the community college business sector, CCBO members will be able to access relevant, free professional development year round. On April 4, Ron King and Edward Ko of CampusGuard partnered with Brad McCormick of John A. Logan College to deliver helpful information about PCI compliance.
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Are you taking advantage of your membership benefits? Thanks to a generous sponsorship from CardSmith, CCBO members receive free access to both CCBO and NACAS online education, in addition to receiving reduced member fees for in-person events. Check out what's on the schedule for the coming months. You won't want to miss these professional development opportunities!
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Is your team the "Cognoscenti" of your campus?
Brad McCormick
CCBO President

Strange title? You will have to give me a few moments of your time to circle back to the title. But, first, let me tell you that in preparing to write this Bottom Line article, I began doing some research into what it takes to be considered an expert in your field. After all, that is what CCBO is all about! We are about giving our members access to the experiences, people, and tools to become good – no, great – in their profession.

Before finishing the first draft of the article, I attended the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) conference in Washington, DC in early April. I heard Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, speak about the traits of companies and leaders that outperform others in the long run. Later on in the conference, CCBO offered an educational session titled "Faster than a Speeding Bullet, Getting the Most from your Business Officer."
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Ron Campbell, CASP
CCBO Executive Director

First Fridays at CCBO is finally here! In many communities across the country, the "First Fridays" concept has been launched as a time to invite participation in social and small business events. CCBO is starting the First Fridays professional development series to bring a similar type of energy and community building to support you and your institutions.

2014 is the year that we move forward as an association. The formation of committees within CCBO has been designed to take full advantage of the professional skills and expertise of our volunteers.
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Deborah Gilbert, Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration of the Mississippi Community College Board, and current CCBO Treasurer and board member, has received the highest honor presented by the Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network, its Leadership Award. Gilbert received the award, which is presented annually to an actively employed woman who has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the advancement of women in higher education, at the close of the organization's spring leadership conference
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Congratulations to CCBO Past President Kurt Buttleman for being awarded the Seattle area's CFO of the Year of a Nonprofit Organization with more than $50 million in revenue in 2013. Dr. Buttleman was CCBO President in 2011 and is currently the vice chancellor for finance & technology at Seattle Colleges. 

 

Do you love Las Vegas? Interested in planning a conference there? Have ideas for speakers or programmed events? CCBO is now recruiting for volunteers to help plan the 2015 Annual International Conference in Las Vegas! We rely on our members to advise on trending topics, best speakers, and the educational needs of today's business officers. Sign up today and be part of an unforgettable conference in 2015.
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Don't miss the opportunity to present an educational session at this year's Annual International Conference in San Antonio! This is where you share your expertise and discuss common trends that community colleges nationwide are facing today. Our members say the educational sessions are one of the best values of attending the conference. The sessions address specific concerns of community college business officers, and no other conference offers the specialized education that CCBO offers. Contribute your knowledge and expertise, and submit a proposal today.

 

CCBO is now accepting awards nominations! Recognize your colleagues for the outstanding work they have done on their campuses or in their own professional careers. The winners will be selected by a committee of their peers and will receive special recognition at the Awards Banquet in San Antonio at our Annual International Conference. This is one of the best ways to acknowledge and reward a colleague who deserves distinction for their exemplary practices and leadership.
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Big ideas. Big solutions. With educational sessions, three keynote speakers, an exhibit hall, and numerous networking events, it's the conference that you can't afford to miss. San Antonio’s River Walk, Spanish colonial architecture, and fountain-laden parks and plazas make it one of America’s most picturesque cities. Join us September 20-23 for the premier conference for community college business officers.
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As an institutional or business partner member, an unlimited number of your employees may take advantage of CCBO member benefits, including FREE access to our new First Friday Webinars! If you have questions about your institutional membership or would like to add employees to your roster to receive benefits, log in to ccbo.org/membership or email info@ccbo.org.