The CAO and CFO Collaboration:
Working Effectively in Difficult Economic Times

July 29–31, 2009, Washington, DC

At no time in the recent history of higher education has the relationship between the chief academic officer (CAO) and the chief financial officer (CFO) mattered more. A successful response to the economic crisis is dependent upon a common understanding of the situation and mutually agreed upon goals and strategies. Together, they must seek ways to be financially prudent while taking advantage of the opportunities for innovation that present themselves during such challenging times. Innovation requires academic integrity, foresight, and financial means. Academic leaders rely on their financial counterparts to support and fund their efforts, and financial leaders rely on academic officers to advance the core mission of the institution.

These individuals who must work so closely together often come from different backgrounds, have different experiences, and have different understandings of the levers and limits of their jobs. In many ways, they speak different languages. As a result, they often find themselves face-to-face trying to bridge different cultures. To help understand and support this important relationship, ACE and NACUBO will bring together CAOs and CFOs for a two-day meeting to address how they can build an effective partnership and to meet the challenges of our current economic environment.

Objectives

• To facilitate discussions between two of the most significant leaders on college and university campuses
• To encourage strategic communication between these leaders as they confront a challenging economic environment
• To explore challenges that interfere with effective engagement
• To identify strategies to build relationships and improve goal achievement

Featured Speakers Include

• Morris Beverage, President, Lakeland Community College (OH)
• Carol Cartwright, Interim President, Bowling Green State University (OH) and President Emerita of Kent State University (OH)
• Antoine Garibaldi, President, Gannon University (PA)
• Judith Gay, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Community College of Philadelphia (PA)
• Bronte Jones, Treasurer, St. John's College (MD)
• Ralph Kuncl, MD, Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Rochester (NY)
• Brent Ruben, Professor, Department of Communication, Rutgers University (NJ)
• Jerry Scoby, Vice President, Finance and Operations, Ferris State University (MI)

Registration

Enrollment is limited and will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online now.

ACE or NACUBO Members: Early Bird, $825; after June 15, $875.
Non-members: Early Bird, $925; after June 15, $975.
Register a team of 2 and receive a 10% discount for each person.

We encourage credit card payment. If another payment method is preferred, please contact Lisa Motley at lisa_motley@ace.nche.edu.

Cancellation Policy: A $100 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations made by June 15, 2009. For cancellations made between June 16 and July 15, a 50% refund will be available. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 15, 2009.  Cancellations must be received in writing.

Meeting and Lodging Location

Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Circle, NW
Washington, DC  20005
1-800-424-1140 or 1-202-842-1300

ACE has negotiated a special rate of $179 plus tax. Room rate good through July 7, 2009.

When making your reservation, please reference: ACE/NACUBO.

For additional information:

ACE contact: Marlene Ross
Office: (202) 939-9408 or Email: marlene_ross@ace.nche.edu
Leadership_Programs@ace.nche.edu

NACUBO contact: Susan Jurow
Office: (202) 861-2559 or email: SJurow@nacubo.org

ACE and NACUBO are grateful to Fidelity Investments for its partial sponsorship of this workshop.

Please direct questions about this page to:
Leadership_Programs@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 07/08/2009