Small Institutions

NACUBO offers relevant and timely programming, publications, and other resources specific to business officers and staff at small colleges, universities, and independent schools. Over 1,000 NACUBO member institutions fall into this category for entities with 4,000 or less full-time equivalent enrollment.

Featured product

Small College Guide to Financial Health: Weathering Turbulent Times
by Michael K. Townsley
NACUBO's newest publication examines the financial and strategic resources that private colleges and universities must have in place to withstand the storm. Small college presidents, CFOs, planners, chief academic officers, and board members will find substantive guidance on analyzing financial condition, reshaping strategy, and implementing best practices.

2010 Roundtable Discussions

The Small Institutions Council periodically hosts roundtable teleconferences for chief business officers from similar institutions. Contact Maryann Terrana to reserve your place at a future teleconference.

Roundtable Discussion - January 13, 2010
Roundtable Discussion - February 16, 2010
Roundtable Discussion - March 17, 2010

2009 Roundtable Discussions

On May 11, 2009, the NACUBO Small Institutions Council hosted two roundtable discussions for chief business officers from similar institutions.

Roundtable Discussion - Session 1 (3:00 pm)
Roundtable Discussion - Session 2 (4:00 pm)

News

STARS Launch
(September 23, 2009)

NACUBO Urges Review of Financial Responsibility Standards
(July 14, 2009)

Tuition and Fees at Independent Colleges Expected to Rise 4.3 Percent in 2009-10
(July 13, 2009)

Newly Released NACUBO Tuition Discounting Survey Report Shows Rates Remain Stable
(May 8, 2009)

FASB Initiates Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Project
(February 26, 2009)

Final Form 990 Instructions Released
(August 19, 2008)

Moody's Cites Increasing Challenge of Managing Endowments
(June 26, 2007)

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Business Officer Magazine Articles

Business Briefs
(February 2010)

Business Briefs
(January 2010)

Business Briefs
(December 2009)

Business Briefs
(August 2009)

Business Briefs
(June 2009)

Tuition Discount Metrics
(May 2009)

Security 101 for Small Colleges
(April 2009)

Diagnosing Fiscal Fitness
(April 2009)

Business Briefs
(February 2009)

Share the Health
(July 2008)

Professional Development

OD: A Chief Business Officer's Guide to Presidential Transitions
(November 6, 2008)

OD: Fall Check-up on Campus Safety for Small Institutions
(October 2, 2008)

OD: Tapping Your Leadership Potential
(April 29, 2008)

OD: Doing it Yourself: Completing the Form 990
(December 14, 2006)

OD: Ratios That Really Work for You
(December 5, 2005)

OD: HR Strategies for a Difficult Economy
(April 28, 2009)

Helping Small Colleges to Weather Turbulent Times
(March 30, 2010)

Small Institutions Council

A volunteer council of your peers advises NACUBO staff on the development of many products and services you'll find here. Members are welcome to contact any council member or Maryann Terrana (NACUBO staff liaison) with questions or suggestions.