COVID-19 Town Halls
These Town Halls have allowed NACUBO experts to share the latest COVID-19 related news and updates from Washington while engaging directly with questions from the audience. Recordings and slides from each Town Hall are archived below. NACUBO Town Halls on other topics are accessible here.
Past Town Halls
Wednesday, November 11, 2021, from 11:30 am–12:00 pm ET
In this 30-minute session, NACUBO's policy team offered updates on the latest federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 1–1:45 pm ET
In this 45-minute session, NACUBO's Policy team offered updates on the recent American Rescue Plan Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) allocations and accompanying guidance issued by the Department of Education.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021, from 1–1:45 pm ET
In this 45-minute session, NACUBO's Policy team will offed updates on the recent guidance issued by the Department of Education pertaining to Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund aid that has been issued to colleges and universities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Friday, February 12, 2021, from 1–1:45 pm ET
In this 45-minute session, NACUBO's Policy team offered updates on the COVID-19 relief aid provided for colleges and universities in Section 314 (a)(1) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), and on the accompanying guidance provided by the Department of Education. Speakers also discussed changes made to the Post 9/11 GI Bill by recently passed legislation.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Friday, October 23, 2020, from 2–2:45 pm ET
In this 45-minute session, NACUBO's Policy team gave a brief legislative update, discuss the most recent CARES Act HEERF regulatory guidance, and share the latest accounting compliance news.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, and an audio-only recording is available here.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020, from 1–2 pm ET
In this one-hour session, NACUBO's team shared results from our flash poll on Autumn 2020 planning and our survey of Q.1 2020 endowment returns, discussed the latest guidance from federal agencies, gave a legislative update, and more.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at 1 pm ET
In this session, NACUBO's team shared results from our flash poll on institutional liquidity concerns and discussed recent guidance from the Department of Education and a fourth COVID-19 relief package.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 1 pm ET
In this session, the team shared results from our flash poll on the institutional share of CARES Act grant funding and discussed the latest legislative and regulatory news out of Washington.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 1 pm ET
This week, NACUBO's policy team shared results from our flash poll on institutional transitions to online learning, discussed the latest legislative action, and spoke about student financial services and accounting implications of a recent IFAP announcement.
Correction: Institutions can reimburse themselves from their federal allocation for the non-federal portion of FWS and FSEOG payments made to students on or after March 13; they cannot reimburse themselves from their institutional portion of the CARES Act, as was reported during this Town Hall.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here. You can find links discussed in the call here:
- Department of Education Office of Civil Rights FAQ
- IFAP notice on interruptions of study related to coronavirus
- NACUBO COVID-19 Accounting Tutorials
Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 1 pm ET
This week, NACUBO experts discussed the taxability of student grant aid provided by the CARES Act, results from our flash poll on how institutions are using CARES Act funding to respond to COVID-19, and more.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 11 am ET
In this session, NACUBO's policy team provided the latest updates a number of coronavirus relief efforts. The team also discussed results from the previous week's flash polling and responded to questions from the audience.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 1 pm ET
In this Town Hall, NACUBO's policy team again focused on questions relating to CARES Act funding made available through Department of Education. They also covered other questions about various federal relief programs.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at 1 pm ET
In this Town Hall, NACUBO's policy team focused on questions relating to CARES Act funding made available through Department of Education. Much of the session was devoted to addressing and answering questions from participants.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 1 pm ET
During this session, NACUBO's policy team was joined by Les Jacobowitz, Partner, Arent Fox LLP, who discussed the Main Street Loans for Small and Mid-Size Employers. Colleges and universities should think about how to best structure their loan so they are ready to apply as soon as applications for the program are available, as it will likely be first come, first served.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, an audio-only recording is available here, and you can download the webinar's slide deck here.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 1 pm ET
In this session, NACUBO's policy team fielded questions about the CARES Act and other COVID-19-related legislation, regulatory, and advocacy actions.
A video recording of the town hall is available here, and an audio-only recording is available here. Please fast forward to the 4:45 mark to begin.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 3 pm ET
A Washington Update to find out what the coronavirus stimulus package means for higher education, your institution, and the students you serve.
If you missed the call or would like to listen once more, a recording is available here.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 1 pm ET
A town hall to discuss strategies and questions related to the coronavirus on campus.
