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CCBO is the only organization dedicated to continuing education for community college business officers.

What could your business office accomplish if payments, plans, refunds, and reconciliation worked together?Arif Harji of...
09/04/2026

What could your business office accomplish if payments, plans, refunds, and reconciliation worked together?

Arif Harji of MTFX Group and Lucas Laracy of PayMyTuition will explore how community colleges are digitizing student financial services to reduce manual work, improve visibility, and create a more seamless experience for students and staff.

Arif and Lucas will also share real-world implementation lessons and measurable efficiencies from institutions that have made the move to integrated, automated models.

Digitizing Student Financial Services: Payments, Plans, Refunds & Real-Time SIS Integration is a practical conversation for business officers and finance leaders looking to modernize operations without adding to the workload.

What if your contracts could do more than check a box?Yasmeen Hasan of Lee College, Maria Rodriguez, and Dietrich von Bi...
09/03/2026

What if your contracts could do more than check a box?

Yasmeen Hasan of Lee College, Maria Rodriguez, and Dietrich von Biedenfeld, Esq., of Houston Community College will explore how contract strategy can become a powerful tool for advancing student success, strengthening institutional resilience, and supporting long-term financial sustainability.

Using real-world examples from software, facilities and construction, auxiliary services, and professional services, this session will offer a practical framework for connecting contract negotiations to the bigger picture.

Join Yasmeen, Maria, and Dietrich for Contract to Campus Impact and discover how thoughtful contract strategy can create lasting value for your institution.

Kathryn Gimborys of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will bring attendees up to speed on the legisl...
09/02/2026

Kathryn Gimborys of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will bring attendees up to speed on the legislative and policy developments shaping community colleges, with a look at the who, why, and what’s next.

As the next academic year gets underway, this session offers a timely opportunity to understand what’s happening in Washington, what it could mean for community colleges, and what to watch moving forward.

Make time for Legislative Update and head into the new academic year informed and ready for what’s ahead.

How can community colleges protect revenue while putting students first?During the conference, Spencer Blackwell of Mead...
09/02/2026

How can community colleges protect revenue while putting students first?

During the conference, Spencer Blackwell of Meadow and Dawn Davidson of Tulsa Community College will explore a student-first approach to managing receivables, with a focus on supporting students who are financially vulnerable.

Through real-world examples, Spencer and Dawn will share strategies for reaching students earlier, offering flexible payment options, thoughtfully managing late fees, and using personalized communication to reduce delinquency while strengthening student trust and retention.

Join them for Serving the Most Financially Vulnerable: A Student-First Pre-Collections Model for Community Colleges and explore how business offices can balance financial responsibility with compassion, equity, and student success.

Your institution’s greatest asset is its people. So, what does it look like to make that investment a strategic priority...
09/01/2026

Your institution’s greatest asset is its people. So, what does it look like to make that investment a strategic priority?

Nahomi Carlisle, Esq., of Bunker Hill Community College and Cheryl Cephas will explore how thoughtful HR strategies can strengthen recruitment, improve retention, and create a workplace where employees feel engaged and supported.

Their session, The Business of Belonging: How Strategic HR Investment Drives Institutional Success, will also examine the connection between HR and finance, with practical approaches to proactive planning, data-informed decision-making, and building a workplace that attracts and retains great talent while maintaining sound fiscal stewardship.

Make this conversation part of your CCBO Annual Conference experience and discover how investing in people can strengthen your institution for the long term.

New job listings posted: ccbo.org/job-listings/Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial OfficerLee Col...
08/31/2026

New job listings posted: ccbo.org/job-listings/

Vice President, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Lee College - Baytown, TX

What if you could skip the RFP without skipping the savings?That’s exactly what Holly Harper of Cowley College and CCBO’...
08/31/2026

What if you could skip the RFP without skipping the savings?

That’s exactly what Holly Harper of Cowley College and CCBO’s Region 3 Representative, and Mike Price of E&I Cooperative Services, will explore at the CCBO Annual Conference.

Drawing on Cowley College’s real-world experience, Holly and Mike will share how cooperative procurement can help colleges reduce administrative workload, minimize risk, and make better use of limited staff resources by leveraging contracts that have already gone through a rigorous, compliant procurement process.

The conversation goes beyond one-time savings, too, with practical strategies for identifying high-impact sourcing opportunities, aligning contracts across campus, and making cooperative resources work harder for your institution.
Skip the RFP: Unlock the Full Value of Cooperative Procurement is a session for anyone looking to save time, stretch resources, and keep the focus on mission-critical work.

Is your institution ready to chart its course to SaaS?During this session, Dr. Chrissy Coley and Bernice Green of Ferril...
08/31/2026

Is your institution ready to chart its course to SaaS?

During this session, Dr. Chrissy Coley and Bernice Green of Ferrilli will take a practical look at what it really takes to move toward SaaS successfully.

Because choosing a system is only part of the journey. Institutions also need the right readiness, alignment, stakeholder engagement, and support to navigate migration, manage change, reduce risk, and set themselves up for success after go-live.

Join Chrissy and Bernice for Chart Your Course to SaaS and explore how institutions can move beyond implementation to use SaaS as a foundation for long-term modernization and institutional success.

The demographic cliff is changing the way community colleges have to think about overhead, efficiency, and shared servic...
08/29/2026

The demographic cliff is changing the way community colleges have to think about overhead, efficiency, and shared services.

Everett Ross of Steyer Associates and Donna VanCleave will take a closer look at how shared services can help institutions respond, using the Virginia Community College System’s Shared Services Center as a real-world example.

The session will explore how 23 distinct campuses centralized procurement, HR, and accounts payable while maintaining local autonomy, including the strategic balance between standardization, compliance, and flexibility.

As you plan your CCBO Annual Conference experience, add A Maturity Framework for Shared Services in the “Cliff” Era to your list for a practical look at how shared services can support institutional resilience in a changing enrollment landscape.

New job listings posted: ccbo.org/job-listings/Director of Budget and AdministrationMount Wachusett Community College - ...
08/28/2026

New job listings posted: ccbo.org/job-listings/

Director of Budget and Administration
Mount Wachusett Community College - Gardner, MA

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