April 2012
| Starting from Scratch Zero-based budgeting can improve your institution’s analysis, forecasting, and decision making. |
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| Are We There Yet? Achieving your newly envisioned business model won’t be a linear journey. Factors dictate different travel routes, say change experts, and using a creative mind-set to guide and motivate people will help you find your way. |
| Mastering the 403(b) Universe With IRS rules requiring that 403(b) plans look and act more like 401(k)s, oversight committees must become experts of fiduciary compliance for higher education retirement plans. A fiduciary adviser experienced in the 403(b) world spots five trends in this evolution. |
| Make History in D.C. As our association turns 50, what better venue than the nation’s capital to honor the milestone? The NACUBO 2012 Annual Meeting, July 28–31, promises to surpass all others, paying tribute to people and progress—and preparing us all for an unpredictable future. |
| Business Intel A roundup of short news articles and useful resources for business officers |
| Vantage Point Spotlight on an institution in one of the constituent groups: small institutions, community colleges, comprehensive/doctoral institutions, or research universities |
| Federal File Coverage of legislation and regulatory activity that affects higher education |
| Back Story Profiles of individuals in roles that support the work of the chief business officer—and who represent the majority of the Business Officer reading audience. |
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