CFPB Issues Report on College Affinity Card Agreements
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released a report detailing the number of college affinity card accounts open at year-end, the amount of payments made by issuers to institutions, the number of new accounts opened, and any MOUs relating to the agreement. Additionally, all agreements are posted on the bureau’s website.

New Issue of HR Horizons Released
The new HR Horizons features "Chief Concerns of CHROs" - a survey that pinpoints key concerns of senior HR administrators at colleges and universities, as well as articles on how employers can remain relevant to employees; international expansion, and building and managing global talent; how to recharge employee engagement post-recession; and resources to help institution leaders expand their parameters.

ED Finalizes Rules on Disability Discharges and Pay as You Earn
The Department of Education issued final rules largely removing loan holders, including institutions for Perkins loans, from the process of granting loan discharges based on total and permanent disability. The rules also implement President Obama’s “Pay as You Earn” initiative to ease loan repayment obligations for some borrowers.

Wanted: Your Financial Statements
It's that time of year again! Please send a PDF file or website link of your annual, audited financial statements to NACUBO to share your information among NACUBO's member institutions. This popular members-only tool is available exclusively on NACUBO's website. Send your financial statements to HEAccounting@nacubo.org.

Establishing Threat Assessment and Mental Health Group Teams on Campus
The Higher Education Mental Health Alliance and the Jed Foundation released a new report, “Balancing Safety and Support on Campus: A Guide for Campus Teams,” to help colleges and universities address the issues of mental health and safety on campus.