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NACUBO In Brief
Hosted by NACUBO · education · EN
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What economic trends today will set the stage for the future? How will legislative actions impact student financial aid? What accounting policy or reporting changes are on the horizon? Navigating the business of higher education institutions requires knowledge about a variety of issues—from finance to campus security. In this podcast series, hear colleagues, experts, and industry leaders explore issues, provide best practices, offer solutions to new questions that may not have been asked before, and think through how recent developments will shape their institutions in the months and years ahead.
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What is NACUBO In Brief about?
What economic trends today will set the stage for the future? How will legislative actions impact student financial aid? What accounting policy or reporting changes are on the horizon? Navigating the business of higher education institutions requires knowledge about a variety of issues, from finance to campus security.
Who hosts NACUBO In Brief?
NACUBO In Brief is hosted by NACUBO. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
What has NACUBO In Brief covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Beyond Business as Usual: Strengthening Higher Education Governance" (19 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Before the Storm: Preparing Campuses for the Unexpected" (5 October 2026, 27 minutes), and "Aligning Strategic Finance and Student Success" (21 September 2026, 26 minutes).
How often does NACUBO In Brief publish?
NACUBO In Brief publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 127 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on NACUBO In Brief?
Booking probability for NACUBO In Brief is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. NACUBO In Brief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. NACUBO In Brief's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch NACUBO In Brief?
The strongest fits for NACUBO In Brief are Universities & Colleges. NACUBO In Brief has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 5, 202627 minS11
How can colleges and universities build greater resilience before extreme weather strikes? Juan Azcarate, senior managing director at Dallas College, and Beth Kidwell, risk management consultant at United Educators...
- Sep 21, 202626 minS11
Why are some higher education institutions struggling to improve persistence and completion despite widespread investment in student success efforts? Kristin Brooks, strategy director at Complete College America, and...
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Helping Campuses Navigate What Comes Next
May 18, 202626 minS10What challenges are higher education business officers facing right now—and where are institutions seeking help? NACUBO's Liz Clark is joined by Ruth Johnston, vice president for consulting, to discuss the growing...
- May 4, 202624 minS10
Holistic advising brings together academic, financial, and personal support to improve student outcomes and retention. NACUBO's Bryan Dickson is joined by Kelli Rainey, senior director for student success initiatives...
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- Apr 20, 202626 minS10
Some institutions are reducing the all-too-familiar "runaround" by bringing together traditionally separate services like financial aid, student accounts, and the registrar into a single point of contact. Myles Lawhorn...
- Apr 6, 202622 minS10
"We like to say we're not boring people, but we get excited about boring things," reflects NACUBO's Sue Menditto, senior director for accounting policy. In this episode, she joins Liz Clark, vice president for policy...
Episode #13
Hurry Up and Wait: What's Next in Washington
Mar 23, 202622 minS10What's happening in Washington, DC, and what does it mean for higher education? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, and Bryan Dickson, director, education policy, as they unpack what's...
Episode #12
Measuring Efficiency in Student Accounts
Mar 9, 202620 minS10NACUBO's Bryan Dickson, director, education policy, and Kat Masterson, assistant director for research and policy analysis, join Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, to discuss the Student Financial...
- Feb 23, 202623 minS10
How are college and university endowments performing? NACUBO's Ken Redd, senior director for research and policy analysis, and Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, explore findings from the 2025...
- Feb 9, 202627 minS10
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...
- Jan 26, 202629 minS10
How are higher education business officers integrating artificial intelligence into their work? Join NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, and Lindsay Wayt, senior director of business intelligence...
- Dec 15, 202519 minS10
How can colleges and universities remain agile, student-centered, and future-focused in a rapidly changing work landscape? Join Manish Kumar, vice president for administration and finance at Bowie State University, and...
- Dec 1, 202517 minS10
In this episode, NACUBO President and CEO Kara D. Freeman joins Liz Clark, vice president for policy and research, to share what she's heard from business officers and other higher education administrations from across...
Episode #6
Washington Update: What Happens Next?
Nov 17, 202527 minS10November 12, 2025, marked the end of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. What happens next for higher education? In this episode, NACUBO's Liz Clark, vice president, policy and research, and Bryan...
- Nov 3, 202523 minS10
What happens when institutions prioritize collaboration over competition and align their missions together for the common good? Join Charlie McFarland, director, strategic affiliation initiatives, Antioch University...
- Oct 20, 202527 minS10
College and university business officers know what they know, but how can they translate commonly misunderstood complex financial terms and processes – such as endowments, deferred maintenance, and funding salary and...
- Oct 6, 202523 minS10
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is more than just a threat assessment; it's a methodical organization-wide approach to making decisions about the safety and security of college and university community members – on...
- Sep 22, 202518 minS10
When tuition policies have more exceptions than the rule or there is a need to increase student enrollment and reach new markets, it might be time for institutions to take a fresh look at—and consider modernizing—those...
- Sep 8, 202526 minS10
Employee disengagement and burnout don't just affect morale; they carry real financial and human costs for institutions. In this episode, Amanda Bailey, vice president for human resources at Boston University, and...
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Liz Clark
vice president for policy and research, National Association of College and University Business Officers
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Amanda Bailey
vice president of customer marketing and loyalty, North East Child Poverty Commission
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Ashley Jackson
co-director of the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups, Centre for the Study of Armed Groups, ODI
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Peter Elliott
retired Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, South Florida State College
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