In alignment with the Core Foundation System, a 501c3 Public Charity, the Alliance for Board eXcellence (ABX) announced its launch of a new, member-driven organization dedicated to strengthening college and university board governance at a moment of unprecedented change in higher education. ABX is designed to support presidents and governing boards as partners in institutional transformation. In today’s environment, presidents are caught between the burden of the past and the opportunity of the future and ABX is focused on bridging that gap via strategic board governance. This executive briefing will address the origins of ABX, why a new governance playbook is needed, the importance of supporting the president during times of turbulence, and more.

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Join EdSights for a data-driven discussion on how institutions are using real-time insights to better support students through the admissions process and set them up for a stronger start before day one. This session will focus on identifying and addressing enrollment barriers, such as financial uncertainty, next-step confusion, and readiness questions, as they surface after acceptance. Through SMS-based engagement and real-time response data, institutions can uncover patterns across incoming students, guide timely outreach, and reduce friction during critical enrollment moments. Attendees will gain practical takeaways on how admissions teams can use data to improve coordination, support students earlier, and create a more connected admissions experience.

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The future of higher education is data-driven. Higher education is evolving rapidly, and technology is at the heart of this transformation. AI and analytics aren’t just buzzwords anymore — they’re game changers for higher education. From improving student outcomes to optimizing operations, these technologies can help institutions thrive. Join Plante Moran for a CPE-eligible webinar exploring how analytics and AI can unlock efficiencies, improve decision-making, and enhance experiences across your institution. You’ll also learn practical strategies to help manage risks while building a strong data governance framework.

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The annual Communicators’ Summit will bring together enrollment and communications staff from member institutions for discussion on topics in public relations, marketing, admissions, and enrollment. Topics will include tackling the enrollment cliff, social media strategies, using analytics to shape enrollment strategy, communicating change on campus, and more. Registration is $70 and light breakfast and lunch is included. View the agenda here.

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This webinar will walk attendees through the basics of the grant assurance process for federally sponsored research. Materials will also cover timely topics such as changes to terms and conditions for funding under the current presidential administration, and the government’s employment of the False Claims Act.

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As a benefit of your institution's AICUO membership, you have access to many cost-saving and transformative programs through the partnership with The Coalition for College Cost Savings, including a PCard program. First American Education Finance will host a live interactive discussion to share how Coalition member institutions are utilizing their purchasing cards and achieving key benefits, managing their reconciliation process with customized limits and controls, and more. 

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Join Bricker Graydon Wyatt's higher ed team for this full-day program that delivers a practical, in-depth primer on the Clery Act. This training will address timely warning and emergency notification obligations, Clery geography, tracking and counting Clery crimes, common pitfalls in the Annual Security Report, and documentation strategies to reduce institutional risk. This training will also address new obligations imposed by the Stop Campus Hazing Act. In-Person registration is $125 and virtual is $100.

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Join Constellation Energy for an informative session designed exclusively for AICUO members to explore the Demand Response program: a proven way to reduce energy costs while supporting grid reliability. Learn how the program works, the financial incentives available, and practical steps to participate. Whether you’re new to Demand Response or looking to maximize your impact, this webinar will provide actionable insights to help your institution save money and contribute to sustainability goals.

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As artificial intelligence reshapes how institutions analyze, predict, and intervene with student data, the legal stakes are rising. This webinar explores where AI meets FERPA, GDPR, and new state laws, with practical guidance on AI governance, vendor contracts, algorithmic bias, and oversight. 

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Join AICUO and Hylant for a webinar that will explore how MEP Health transforms healthcare from a cost burden into a sustainable asset for your campus.

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The path to successful AI implementation goes beyond technology adoption, requiring careful consideration of how AI will be deployed, adopted and used throughout the workforce. Organizations looking to succeed need to take a holistic approach, rooted in strategy and governance, that considers various aspects of organizational readiness and change management.  Join Baker Tilly to learn how organizations can successfully integrate AI by embedding change management into their adoption strategies from day one. They will discuss how to align people, processes and organizational culture to support AI readiness, mitigate resistance and drive sustainable value.  

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This webinar will explore strategic issues as ForvisMazars dives into the 2026 Annual Higher Education Outlook. Key themes will include ongoing financial challenges, the eroding value proposition, technological changes and their implications, as well as social and cultural factors that may impact operations. The experienced professionals from Forvis Mazars will address a wide-ranging set of topics they’re hearing about “in the field,” including the forthcoming enrollment cliff, mergers and acquisitions, programmatic decisions, leadership best practices, workforce challenges, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This session is designed to support institutions in looking beyond 2026 to identify opportunities for growth and long-term sustainability.

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Join Bricker Graydon for a webinar that will address the federal reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III and what this change may mean for campus policies and compliance under existing federal requirements.

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Higher education does not have a shortage of revenue ideas. It suffers from a shortage of the conditions required to convert ideas into revenue at scale, with speed, and with sustainability. This session will show presidents and leaders how to build a revenue engine that is faster, more disciplined, and more resilient, and how Core’s operating systems, expert teams, and structured change-management approach make sustainable, diversified institutional growth achievable and repeatable. 

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Join Forvis Mazars for a webinar as they provide a perspective on the higher education federal regulatory environment. This session will feature speakers with backgrounds in higher education, forensics, data analytics, and law. Panelists will provide insights into regulatory priorities and help institutions understand how to prepare their teams for increased scrutiny. Panelists will also discuss the investigation process and how to ready internal data for analyses.

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The Clery Act sits at the heart of higher education compliance obligations and is often the vehicle through which the Department of Education issues its most significant fines. Clery compliance requires year-round, team efforts. Join Bricker Graydon Higher Ed team as they take a nuts and bolts view of your campus's Clery compliance program, discuss structural best practices, and provide practical tips for Clery coordinators and other responsible campus administrators as they begin collecting information for your next ASR. Additionally, they will discuss new obligations under the Stop Campus Hazing Act. 

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As higher education faces structural and demographic headwinds, collaboration is becoming a strategic advantage. In this conversation, the presidents of the Cleveland Institute of Art and Ursuline College share how they are redefining institutional growth and resilience - one through comprehensive business model transformation, and the other through merger and partnership. Key themes will include how institutions can preserve identity while achieving scale, efficiency, and reach; lessons from leading through complexity; the role of vision, communication, and trust in designing partnerships that last; and more.

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Join your Human Resources colleagues for a virtual roundtable discussion. This discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities human resource professionals face in higher education, with topics shaped by participant submissions.The agenda is forthcoming. To encourage an open dialogue, this session will not be recorded.

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During this session, Cengage’s panel of industry leaders will delve into the role of AI in higher education and explore how this rapidly evolving technology is redefining how instructors teach workforce preparedness. They’ll discuss new and emerging AI trends, the skills today’s employers are looking for in prospective hires and how these shifts impact your current classroom practices. Gain meaningful insights and actionable strategies to instill career confidence in your students as they set their sights on an AI-driven job market. 

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Join Core Education for an executive briefing on the Core Foundation System, a model enabling institutions to access capital, collaborate within a private university system, and pursue long-term prosperity without sacrificing autonomy or mission.

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AICUO will host a roundtable discussion in conjunction with the OARnet member meeting in Columbus. The event will provide an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with peer leaders in a collaborative setting. The OARnet meeting will follow, and a virtual option is available for the roundtable.

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Join EdSights and AICUO member Ohio Northern University for a conversation on transforming the Student Voice into timely, data-informed support. Building on last year’s discussion, ONU will unveil new data, metrics, and outcomes from its continued work with EdSights, highlighting measurable improvements in student success and retention. Hear how their approach has evolved, what lessons they’ve learned, and practical insights you can apply on your own campus this term.

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This executive briefing will explore the structural and cultural factors driving financial pressure across institutions with net assets under $1B, and offer new strategies to strengthen financial performance, alignment, and resilience.

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AICUO will host a virtual round table discussion for executive assistants. This discussion will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities executive assistants face in higher education, with topics shaped by participant submissions.

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Join AICUO for Mascot Day at the Ohio Statehouse. This spirited event is designed to showcase the significant value of Ohio's independent colleges and bring together mascots from our member institutions to engage with legislators and staff.

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Ohio Excels and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation are hosting the seventh annual Aim Hire Workforce & Education Conference in Columbus, Ohio. This annual event explores the current state of education and workforce in Ohio. It convenes hundreds of business, education, political, and community leaders to gain insights, strengthen relationships, share best practices, and address the challenges and opportunities we face in preparing our students for postsecondary education and career success. 

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Join Higher Ed attorney, Erin Butcher, and Employment attorney, Dan Burke, as they review the latest in employment law across college campuses. Erin and Dan will break down recent legislative developments and court decisions that directly impact hiring practices, faculty contracts, workplace accommodations, and more. This session will help higher education leaders understand their obligations, mitigate risk, and foster compliant, inclusive campus environments. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and prepared.

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Join Forvis Mazars for an informative webinar as they cover the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its impact on the tax-exempt sector. They will explore the potential impact of expanded excise taxes on higher education institutions, changes to clean energy tax provisions affecting credit eligibility, and other key updates, such as charitable contribution deductibility and revised 1099 reporting requirements. Designed for tax-exempt organizations, this session will help you understand how these reforms may impact compliance and reporting.

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This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the role of hearing advisors, their importance in ensuring a fair and equitable hearing, and strategies for collaboration between Title IX coordinators, hearing advisors, and other stakeholders.  Watch for a special guest who will co-present from the perspective of a party advisor for sexual misconduct hearings.

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