by NACUBO
CBO Speaks from NACUBO showcases our most seasoned CBO colleagues from top institutions around the country as they share stories of their journey as business officers. Their experiences inspire us and show us what’s possible in our own work.
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April 18, 2025
<div>Kimberly Kvaal is executive vice president and vice president for administration and finance at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. In this episode, Kvaal joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss finding purpose in higher education leadership, the power of mentorship in career development, and innovative approaches to financial sustainability in modern universities.</div> <div> </div> <div>"I think now more than ever for the CBO, it is important to be able to tell the story about why the business model doesn't work and attract supporters for the necessary steps that we need to take to sustain our institutions," Kvaal says. This perspective comes from nearly three decades of experience in higher education finance. "It's that ability to be able to communicate technical information, complicated information clearly to be open to providing feedback and building relationships because so much of the work that we do is through building support across campus." She emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships while navigating difficult financial decisions.</div> <div> </div> <div>Join us for a conversation with Kvaal as she shares insights about managing a $110 million operating budget, creating strategic partnerships for revenue generation, and balancing institutional mission with financial strategy.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Links</strong></div> <ul> <li>Check out NACUBO’s other podcasts!</li> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/Career-Conversations"> Career Conversations</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/NACUBO-In-Brief"> NACUBO in Brief</a></li> </ul>
April 4, 2025
<div>John Crawford is vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. In this episode, Crawford joins our host Donna Schiele to discuss following in his father's CPA footsteps, managing Texas A&M's massive $2.5 billion budget during a tuition freeze, and navigating the evolving landscape of higher education finance.</div> <div> </div> <div>"I think evaluating the P3 [public-private partnership] opportunities is crucial," Crawford says, highlighting the importance of strategic financial management in modern higher education. "We as a leadership team just have to be more strategic in how we approach things." Crawford emphasizes how universities must adapt to new funding realities while maintaining public confidence and institutional growth.</div> <div> </div> <div>Join us for a conversation with Crawford as he shares insights about centralizing financial operations across campus, balancing infrastructure investments with affordable tuition, and the vital role of professional organizations like NACUBO and SACUBO in developing higher education finance leaders.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Links</strong></div> <ul> <li>Check out NACUBO’s other podcasts!</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/Career-Conversations"> Career Conversations</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/NACUBO-In-Brief"> NACUBO in Brief</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>
March 21, 2025
<div>Robin Van Harpen is senior vice chancellor for finance and administrative affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In this episode, Van Harpen joins our host Donna Schiele to talk about transitioning from legal counsel to CFO leadership, navigating institutional financial challenges, and fostering an environment where talent can thrive.</div> <div> </div> <div>"Leadership in higher education is not easy. It's not for the faint of heart. And that’s not going to change," Van Harpen says, reflecting on the realities of higher education leadership. "But I think it is worth it. It's a little bit like my child who's not easy going. And I say, there are challenges, but they are equally matched by the joy."</div> <div> </div> <div>Join us for a conversation with Van Harpen as she discusses UWM's mission as an urban doctoral institution, strategies for maintaining financial sustainability during enrollment shifts, and her approach to leadership development.</div> <div> </div> <div><strong>Links</strong></div> <ul> <li>Check out NACUBO’s other podcasts!</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/Career-Conversations"> Career Conversations</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.nacubo.org/Online-Education/NACUBO-Podcasts/NACUBO-In-Brief"> NACUBO in Brief</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>
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