November 2012
| Philanthropy Prospects With giving trends in flux and the charitable deduction threatened, how can you strengthen your institution's power to attract sufficient voluntary contributions? |
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| On Balance William "Brit" Kirwan, chancellor of the University System of Maryland, describes initiatives that have positioned his system as a valuable partner to the state and that have, in turn, strengthened the state's support for research and development. |
| The Best Defense Are you prepared for that crisis that’s bound to happen on your campus? Here are lessons gathered from 25 years in liability insurance, courtesy of United Educators. |
| Bottom-Drawer Security A security audit at Walsh College confirmed that technology defenses were solid. But suspected vulnerabilities for other types of stored documents led to the launch of an initiative to make staff aware of its key role in data protection. |
| Business Intel A roundup of short news articles and useful resources for business officers |
| Federal File Coverage of legislation and regulatory activity that affects higher education |
| Vantage Point Spotlight on an institution in one of the constituent groups: small institutions, community colleges, comprehensive/doctoral institutions, or research universities |
| 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 |
