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In the December issue of Business Officer magazine, discover what college and university leaders are discussing today. With more than 27,000 decision-makers in a $400 billion higher education market reading Business Officer, this magazine remains a required read for leaders in higher education business and finance. Companies involved with student financial services, investment management, sustainability, procurement, and information technology should consider advertising in this issue.

Six Communication Strategies to Increase Tuition Payment and Student Retention. A significant number of students default on their loans and are unable to register for the new term due to financial holds on their accounts. To deal with this problem at its three campuses, the University of Illinois's Student Financial Services and Cashier Operations implemented six strategies to reduce payment delays and improve the university's cash flow. NACUBO recognized the University of Illinois initiative with one of its 2012 Innovation Awards.

Elements of Effective Investment Committees. The investment committee has historically been one of the most important contributors of a college or university board of trustees, since committee decisions affect the financial resources available for the institution's success and well-being. Recent years' financial challenges have made this work even more critical-and sometimes high-profile. This article examines shifts in thinking with regard to endowment management structures, fiduciary responsibilities, the role of investment returns on overall operations-and the characteristics of an investment committee that can effectively change with the times.

Case Study: Supplier Partnerships. Several years ago, Michigan State University embarked on an initiative to identify the carbon impacts associated with its supply chain. The process has included bringing suppliers to the table to work together to establish a baseline understanding of emissions, and determine how to minimize them. Learn how MSU established a collaborative process with its provider community beyond merely the exchange of goods and services, as well as ways in which the institution benefited by developing a more efficient supply chain based on understanding of total costs.

Cross-divisional Cooperation Leads to Tech-Equipped Library Study Lounge. One of three higher education institutions recognized with a 2012 NACUBO Innovation Award, Providence College secured the honor with its TecHub and TechStation installation in its Phillips Memorial Library. Created with the combined efforts of the library, the information technology office, physical plant, the business office, and the office of academic affairs, the popular computer-equipped study lounge and information center transformed the lower level of the library and changed the way the college provides teaching, learning, and research support for students. College leaders explain the details of the collaboration and how it has led to more initiatives that integrate student services, resources, and facilities.

SPECIAL OFFER: The following groups will be offered a 15% discount off the published rate card to advertise in this issue:

· Sponsors and exhibitors of the 2013 Student Financial Services Conference

· Sponsors of the 2012 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments

· Sponsors and exhibitors at the NACUBO 2013 Endowment Management Forum

The final deadline to reserve your advertising space in the December issue is Friday, November 9, as long as space remains available. Materials are due no later than November 16. You can find our 2012 media kit online.