SACUBO-Southern Association of College and University Business Officers

Congratulations to Brett Powell, SACUBO board member and co-chair of the Professional Development Committee! Tarleton State Names Dr. Brett Powell CFO, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Tarleton State University has named Dr. Brett Powell the new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration, effective July 1. In this role, Dr. Powell will oversee Tarleton State’s budgetary and fiscal affairs, including planning, monitoring and managing overall financial plans, policies and operations. “Dr. Powell is a proven leader in all aspects of financial services, making him a tremendous fit for the growth trajectory of our institution,” said Tarleton State President Dr. James Hurley. “He will be an invaluable resource as we strive to be the premier comprehensive university in the nation.” https://lnkd.in/gz6XYrJf

Congratulations to these higher education leaders! #NACUBO2024

Scholarships for the SACUBO Fall Workshop Scholarship applications for the Fall Workshop are now being accepted. SACUBO will provide five scholarships of $1,000 each. The applicant’s college or university must be a member of SACUBO for the application to be considered. Learn more and complete the scholarship application form by August 23, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gzTn6NGf

2024 Fall Workshop Keynote Speaker Friday, November 1, 2024 - Kristin Scroggin Meet Kristin Scroggin – A huge fan of Generational Diversity armed with a Communication Studies master's degree from the University of Alabama and a bachelor's from Montevallo in decoding GenZ slang and millennial emojis. Kristin embarked on her research endeavors during her almost 20-year tenure as a professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville before giving birth to her company, genWHY Communications in 2017. Kristin has a passion for decoding the generational enigma and is known for her straight-talk speaking style and wicked twist of humor. Kristin has been on stages in 42 states, left her mark in 3 countries, and sprinkled her wisdom across more than 160 conferences for 350+ diverse organizations. From Fortune 500 giants to pint-sized non-profits, she's been there, done that, and left an indelible impression. Published in magazines, guest on multiple podcasts, and the workhorse behind groundbreaking research, Kristin isn't just about speaking – she's about making waves in the world of succession planning and leadership program development. Need someone to referee the battle of Boomers and Millennials on your teams? Look no further; Kristin consults on attracting, developing, and retaining the brightest minds. But wait, there's more! Fueled by an unrelenting wanderlust, Kristin and her partner-in-travel (husband) are on a quest to explore every nook and cranny of the globe. Amidst their jet-setting adventures, they somehow manage to keep their sanity while raising four humans who never stop eating. To learn more and get resources visit genwhy.com. https://lnkd.in/dpCAbAXM

2024 John D. Walda Pathfinder Award from NACUBO Congratulations to Dr. Ronald Rhames! This year, NACUBO’s Board of Directors bestowed its highest honor, the John D. Walda Pathfinder Award, on Dr. Ronald Rhames, president emeritus of Midlands Technical College (SC). Since 2012, the award has been given only four times, to individuals whose lives and careers in higher education business management are inspirations to college and university business officers. An employee of Midlands Technical College for 34 years, Rhames became the first African American president in its history in 2015 and led many successful initiatives, including those aimed at making the college more affordable. He also implemented a comprehensive strategic planning process and restructured the college’s academic and continuing education programs into guided pathways for students. Rhames served as chair of the NACUBO Board of Directors and president of the regional association SACUBO, among other roles. In addition to the Pathfinder Award, Rhames has received numerous accolades, including the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto, in recognition of his impact and service.

Congratulations to Steve Kimata on the 2024 NACUBO Student Financial Services Award! Steve Kimata, associate vice president for enrollment and student financial services at the University of Virginia, received the 2024 Student Financial Services Award for his many contributions to his institution, the profession, and NACUBO. His extensive experience includes 40 years at the University of Virginia, serving in roles including bursar and controller.

Congratulations to Kelvin Davis for receiving the 2024 NACUBO Rising Star Award! Kelvin Davis, Delta State University associate vice president of finance and administration and deputy CFO, received the 2024 Rising Star Award in recognition of his high potential to succeed as an executive and business officer in higher education. At Delta State, he has managed general accounting, grant accounting, accounts payable, procurement, financial reporting, treasury, bursar, payroll, budgeting, and the university’s contracted auxiliaries. He is a 2023-24 participant in the NACUBO Fellows Program and is active in regional association SACUBO as well. Kelvin is the chair of the comprehensive and doctoral constituent committee for SACUBO.

The 2024 NACUBO National Profile of Higher Education Chief Business Officers shows who is leading college and university business offices today and how they are impacting their institutions. Explore the findings: https://lnkd.in/ebQ9yaVk #HigherEducation #Leadership 

2024 SACUBO Fall Workshop Keynote Speaker Thursday, October 31, 2024 Jeff Butler, Speaker, Author, & Workplace Strategist Jeff Butler is an author and workplace strategist who explores human behavior within the working world. His experience spans over 40 industries in 4 continents on how different cultures and employees interact with each other. He studies common threads of behavior in industries such as IT professionals, underground utility workers, police officers to clothing retail chains. In addition, Jeff has also worked with companies like Google, Amazon, John Deere and Coldwell Banker. As a researcher and practitioner, he also runs a consulting company and a tech company, TrinityFix where he is able to test his ideas in different workplace environments. His ideas have made it to TEDx twice, appeared in dozens of media outlets including two books on human behavior: The Authentic Workplace and The Key To The New You. Currently, he lives in Dallas, Texas as an out of place Californian. To learn more visit jeffjbutler.com. https://lnkd.in/dpCAbAXM

2024 SACUBO Fall Workshop - Call for Proposals - Due July 17! The SACUBO Professional Development Committee invites you to submit a proposal for the 2024 Fall Workshop, a gathering filled with festive frights and insights, to be held from October 30 – November 1, 2024, in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. The SACUBO Professional Development Committee invites you to submit a proposal for the 2024 Fall Workshop, a gathering filled with festive frights and insights, to be held from October 30 – November 1, 2024, in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas.   Presenting at this enchanting meeting offers a chance to share your spooktacular strategies and showcase otherworldly solutions to the many challenges haunting higher education today. This lively assembly typically brings together more than 400 college and university business officers, including the CFOs, Vice Presidents of Finance & Administration, AVPs of Finance, Controllers, Comptrollers, Accountants, Budget Directors, AVPs of Facilities, Auxiliary Directors, and other spirited professionals who roam the halls of academia.   So, conjure your most captivating ideas and join us for a ghoulishly good time, where you can share your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals in Austin!   Please take a moment to review the topic list and submission guidelines prior to submitting. The deadline to submit a proposal is Wednesday, July 17, 2024. https://lnkd.in/gxcef9wJ