Concurrent Sessions II | April 15 | 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM

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Session 2A: Round Table - Research Institutions | 1 CPE Credit

Description 

Join us in this interactive session focused on discussing challenges faced by large research institutions. Share your institution's best practices or ask others how they are managing through today's challenges from everything to financial pressures related to tuition and fees to campus safety and security. Come ready to engage and participate with fellow colleagues.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify various challenges research universities are facing in today's changing environment.
2. Understand the various methods by which research universities are tackling similar challenges.
3. Apply best practices learned from other research universities.

Speakers 

Bryan Elmore, Assistant Vice President, Budgets and Business Operations, Auburn University 

Bryan Elmore is currently the Assistant Vice President for Budgets and Business Operations at Auburn University. He began working at Auburn in 2005 as an Accountant in Budget Services before moving into the role of Assistant Director and eventually Director. As the AVP, Bryan has oversight of the university's financial planning process, the strategic budget model, annual budget development, and all management reporting functions. In addition, he oversees the office of Information Systems Support, the University Bookstore, and the Strategic Business Operations department. He is a frequent presenter at various NACUBO and SACUBO events on the topics of Responsibility Center Management and long-term financial planning. Prior to working at Auburn, he was an Associate with Jackson Thornton, & Co. P.C. serving as an external auditor for not-for-profits and financial institutions. Mr. Elmore holds a B.S. in Accounting and a M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, both from Auburn University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Alabama.

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Session 2B: Round Table - Comprehensive and Doctoral Institutions | 1 CPE Credit

Description

Please join the comprehensive/doctoral roundtable to discuss pertinent issues with your colleagues. This interactive session will allow fluid discussion on issues facing today's business officers. Hear how your colleagues are managing the issues at hand, and what keeps them up at night. Come prepared to ask your questions and share your experiences at your institution.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn from your colleagues on the most pressing issues facing their institution today
2. Learn how your colleagues are addressing the pressing issues such as remote work, staff needs/wants, managing inflation/contracts - operating budget impact, tuition pressure, and cyber risk
3. Bring back two ideas that you may implement to address the issues discussed.

Speakers 

Antrameka Knight, Assistant Vice President, Budget & Planning, Kennesaw State University

Ms. Antrameka Knight currently services as the Assistant Vice President of Budget and Fiscal Planning of Kennesaw State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Economics at Dartmouth College and her Master of Business Administration from Cornell University. Prior to working at Kennesaw State University, she worked with local governments leading capital projects, annual budget planning, utility financial operations and strategic planning. In addition to being a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Ms. Knight is a 2023 graduate of the University System of Georgia’s Executive Leadership program. Ms. Knight currently serves as a board member for SACUBO (Southern Association of Colleges and University Business Officers) and is the chairperson for the Comprehensive & Doctoral Institutions Constituent Committee.

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Session 2C: Round Table - Small Institutions | 1 CPE Credit

Description

Please join a comprehensive discussion with your colleagues about what keeps you up at night, what excites you about the future, and other pertinent issues in higher ed. Share your thoughts and experiences in a post-pandemic work and study world and hear that of others. From telework to technology, safety and risk assessment, interest rate hikes and resource allocation, and much more come prepared to ask your questions and share your experiences.

Learning Objectives

Speakers

Kim Hadley, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, John Brown University

Kim Hadley is in her twenty-eighth year at John Brown University and her second year as vice president and chief operating officer, after serving thirteen years as vice president for finance & administration. Her previous business officer responsibilities have grown to also include university marketing, communications, and enrollment management. Prior to becoming the chief business officer, she served thirteen years as a business faculty member and academic administrator. Kim worked in public accounting and was an internal auditor at a publicly traded corporation before serving in higher education. Licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy, Kim holds a DBA in marketing from Anderson University, and earned her BSBA in accounting and MBA from the University of Arkansas. Kim was named the Arkansas Business 2020 Education CFO of the Year. Kim currently serves as chair of the Small Institution Constituent Committee for SACUBO, and she previously served on the Small Institution Committee for the NACUBO

Tim Judd, Vice President for Finance and Operations / Chief Financial Officer, Campbellsville University

Tim Judd serves as Vice President for Finance and Operations / Chief Financial Officer at Campbellsville University. He is in his 22nd year with the University. Mr. Judd has a master's of business administration and bachelor of business administration with accounting emphasis from Campbellsville University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Kentucky. His professional career has been with Campbellsville University serving as staff accountant, senior accountant, controller, and associate vice president for finance prior to his current position. He is currently a member of the small institution's constituent committee for SACUBO.

Preethi Saint, Chief Financial Officer/ Vice President - Finance & Business, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina

Preethi Saint is in her first year as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at The Citadel, with two prior years as Associate Vice President. She came to The Citadel after over eleven years in audit services at KPMG US. She holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting from the University of Mississippi. She serves as vice-chair of the Small Institution Constituent Committee for SACUBO, and completed the NACUBO Fellows Program.

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Session 2D: Round Table - Community Colleges | 1 CPE Credit

Description 

Join other finance professionals from community colleges across the SACUBO region for an interactive round table discussion on current issues, trends, and challenges impacting community colleges today and in the future. Are you concerned about enrollment, shrinking state funding, tuition and fees, dual/concurrent enrollment, or closing out HEERF awards? Please bring your questions AND answers for this lively discussion!

Learning Objectives

1. Identify issues, trends, and challenges facing community colleges today.
2. Learn how similar-sized institutions are facing challenges and applying solutions to similar problems.
3. Identify strategies and practices that could be applied to your institution.

Speakers 

Lisa Mazure, Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance & Fiscal Services, Alamo Community College District Central Office

Lisa Mazure began her role as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Fiscal Services at Alamo College District in March of 2022, after serving as Controller at Lansing Community College for nearly eight years. Lisa oversees the Alamo Colleges District Accounting, Disbursements, Payroll, Grants, Treasury, Inventory & Records Management, Purchasing & Contract Administration, and Student Accounts Office. She brings an additional 24 years of experience as an Audit Manager for the Michigan Office of the Auditor General. Her educational background includes 16 years as an adjunct faculty at Lansing Community College and she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Accounting and a Master's Degree with a Public Administration concentration from Central Michigan University.