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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Yes, the business office can respond to outcries of racism on campus. Diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Jen Cort shares what she’s heard and possible interventions.
9 min read
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Leadership
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Pandemic
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Technology
As schools address new needs in technology budgeting and privacy, the business officer-technology leadership partnership is more critical than ever. An interview with Christina Lewellen, executive director of ATLIS.
7 min read
Now more than ever, the business officer is called to contribute an incisive voice and financial strategy to their school’s leadership team.
4 min read
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Change Management
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Communication
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Pandemic
Independent school leaders face tough decisions this fall. A careful decision-making process can help schools meet challenges and leverage staff and family expectations.
5 min read
This business officer never expected she would follow in her mother’s footsteps.
4 min read
CEO Notebook
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Communication
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Enrollment
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Leadership
Branding may not be top of mind amid pandemic considerations, but honing it now is crucial to your school’s long-term sustainability.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Labor Law
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Legal
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Pandemic
As schools are focused on creating safe learning communities, new legislation seeks to protect schools and other essential businesses from potential COVID-19 related liability.
3 min read
Mission & Motivation
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Communication
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Culture
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Leadership
In the lead up to the 2020 presidential election, how can schools mitigate the risk of toxic exchanges and foster cultures that respect differences?
5 min read
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Communication
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Crisis Management
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Culture
When independent schools revisit painful histories, apologies can be powerful — in not only acknowledging community pain but also building a stronger future.
8 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Governance
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Leadership
Difficult decisions can be opportunities to demonstrate your care for the campus community.
4 min read
Projections
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Crisis Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Global challenges to the status quo demand that we change and adapt.
4 min read
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Crisis Management
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Leadership
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Pandemic
Like their colleagues in the classroom, business officers turned on a dime during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and adapted their approaches in surprisingly nimble ways.
11 min read
From leading capital projects to serving a national association, this year’s recipient of the Ken White Distinguished Business Officer Award has continually stretched her limits.
11 min read
Once a Division I college cheerleader, this controller now coaches the squad.
4 min read
The essentials on safe harbor, unused lines of credit, staffing, endowments and contract renewals.
4 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Recent events are disheartening, but we all have a role to play in strengthening our communities.
3 min read
From PPE donations to socially distant graduation ceremonies, independent schools have found creative ways to support their students and give back.
8 min read
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Culture
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Behavioral standards regarding faculty roles, boundaries, power and accountability can catch missteps at an early stage, before rules are violated and damage is done.
8 min read
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Culture
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Schools are rethinking sexual misconduct prevention strategies to get beyond the checkbox.
14 min read
CEO Notebook
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Employee Benefits
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Leadership
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Pandemic
Our employees’ wellbeing should be our first priority. It’s what holds our strong communities together.
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