Episode 74 - Unconventional Teams in Unconventional Times with Tony Stemen

Breaking: IPEDS ACTS Section & One Institution's Response with Ryan Downs & Krissta Hadsell

Ryan Downs, Director of Institutional Research at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and Krissta Hadsell outline their shared approach to collecting the data needed for the ACTS Section of the IPEDS reporting, backfilling other duties to make space for that, and cross-campus collaboration through the process. Ryan can be reached at ryandowns.cfoc@gmail.com Krissta can be reached at krissta@cfocolleague.com

Higher Ed Trends: CFOC Newsletter Review with Jessica and Scott

Jessica Ryals and Scott Spear review articles highlighted in the 1/20/26 CFO Colleague newsletter, highlighting higher education trends from varying perspectives.  Articles Referenced:  https://universitybusiness.com/here-are-5-higher-ed-predictions-for-2026/ [https://cfocolleague.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a352f8b0829bc639fef95a776&id=c20545e058&e=c868e5924c] https://www.highereddive.com/news/6-higher-education-trends-to-watch-in-2026/809045/ [https://www.highereddive.com/news/6-higher-education-trends-to-watch-in-2026/809045/] https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-college-affordability-debates-get-wrong-on-the-returns-to-college/ [https://cfocolleague.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a352f8b0829bc639fef95a776&id=02fa9246a0&e=c868e5924c]

Higher Ed Value Proposition: CFOC Newsletter review with Jess & Scott

Join Jessica Ryals and Scott Spear as they review the first CFO Colleague newsletter articles of 2026, centered around value proposition in higher education. To subscribe to the newsletter, click here: https://cfocolleague.com/free-resources/ Articles referenced in our talk: First Article: https://universitybusiness.com/introducing-impact-how-higher-ed-can-win-the-value-battle/ [https://cfocolleague.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a352f8b0829bc639fef95a776&id=14a1e5072f&e=c868e5924c] Second Article: https://www.highereddive.com/news/7-in-10-employers-have-high-confidence-in-higher-ed-survey-finds/807607/ [https://cfocolleague.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a352f8b0829bc639fef95a776&id=ce068f5f55&e=c868e5924c] Third Article: https://universitybusiness.com/how-academic-programs-can-attract-right-fit-students-in-todays-competitive-environment/ [https://cfocolleague.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a352f8b0829bc639fef95a776&id=662e4a044e&e=c868e5924c] #highereducation #higheredfinance #businessoffice

Episode 76 - Business Office Innovation with Gabby Parker

Gabby Parker shares her journey into the world of higher education finance and how her personal experience at the Institute for G.O.D. fueled her passion for the organization's mission. She details the financial hurdles faced by G.O.D. and the Institute, particularly the decline in charitable giving post-COVID. To combat these challenges, the organization has leaned into an entrepreneurial spirit, developing revenue-generating services and the ProDev program, which provides students with professional experience and scholarships through business partnerships. Gabby also highlights the strategic benefits of outsourcing operations and the development of custom internal systems—including a highly detailed budgeting spreadsheet and a specialized CRM called GrowthOps—to maintain efficiency and financial health without relying on federal funding. To get in touch with Gabby and continue the conversation, here's her contact info:: * Email: gabby@genovationsaccounting.com * Website: genovationsaccounting.com [https://www.genovationsaccounting.com/]

Episode 74 - Unconventional Teams in Unconventional Times with Tony Stemen

Tony Stemen of Talent Growth Partners talks about his career journey and intersections with higher education, his top tips for recruiting new team members well, and his expertise in threading the needle of what colleges and professionals both want. Tony's contact info: Tony Stemen Talent Growth Partners Direct: 740-358-2509 Email: tony@talentgrowthpartners.com [tony@talentgrowthpartners.com] Web: www.talentgrowthpartners.com [http://www.talentgrowthpartners.com]