NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND

Member services:universities - the association keeps members informed of federal actions, solicits member opinions and concerns, and advocates for the best interests of colleges and universities with congress and federal agencies. The association's advocacy efforts were coordinated with a number of other associations representing various higher education constituencies. In addition, nacubo is the voice for higher education with the various bodies that set standards for accounting practices, such as the financial accounting standards board, the association of certified public accountants, and the u.s. General accounting office. (continue on schedule o)research - nacubo undertakes both on-going longitudinal studies important to the higher education industry such as the association's annual study of college and university endowments and short surveys or research on specific issues of concern.grants - nacubo received funding for a grant to serve its members and develop strategic finance models that prioritize and sustain student equity, success, and completion initiatives. During the three-year grant, nacubo will facilitate the creation of frameworks, tools, and models that can move institutions towards sustainable, institution-wide financial and operational activities that increase equitable outcomes and completion for students. The work will particularly focus on ways to increase guided pathways and improve transfer outcomes.regional associations and partnerships - nacubo manages an association management system that serves the joint membership of the national association and its four regional affiliated associations (cacubo, eacubo, sacubo and wacubo). The system captures a variety of data points that enable improved tracking of individual member activity and dues billing and collection processes. This database is linked to both a content management system and the association website improving member service.awards program - nacubo recognizes institutional and individual excellence through its awards program. These awards were presented to individuals who showed outstanding achievement and exemplary performance in the areas of financial management, endowment management, professional development and more. Institutions were recognized that demonstrated innovation in the areas of process improvement and resource enhancement.