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2024 Survey of College Business Officers

57% of business officers noted a positive operating margin for FY23, down from 76% in the previous year’s survey. For FY4, 62% expected a positive operating margin.

Fed Indicates Rate Cuts May Come Soon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates. Rate cuts may come in September or later this year.

Survey on Nonprofits' AI Use

A recent survey identifies four primary ways in which nonprofits are leveraging A.I.: advising; structuring data; translating; building their own tools.

Handling Election Year Conflicts in Schools

Today’s political landscape is one that invites polarization or, at best, defensiveness. With highly informed and passionate stakeholders, these themes inevitably bleed into our independent school communities.

Forecast for the FY2024 Higher Ed Price Index

The HEPI forecasts a 3.4 percent inflation rate for U.S. colleges and universities in fiscal year 2024.

IRS Releases Employee Retention Credit Update

In a recent news release, the IRS announced it is prioritizing smaller, low-risk ERC claims for employers.

4 Tips for Maintaining Civility in the Workplace

HR should feel empowered to implement changes, continually re-evaluating policies to maintain a respectful workplace.

Key Trends for CFOs in Late 2024

The second half of 2024 sees CFOs focused on two key trends: the Federal Reserve’s actions and the presidential election, according to Nick Florio, principal at UHY.

Research Highlights Inequities in Legacy Admissions

Legacy admissions have long been criticized for favoring applicants related to alumni.

Colleges' First Year After the Affirmative Action Ban

A year after the U.S. Supreme Court banned considering racial status in college admissions, institutions face cautious, lawsuit-threatened admissions.

Homeschoolers Embrace AI in Classroom

A September survey by the curriculum vendor Age of Learning found that 44% of homeschool educators reported using ChatGPT, compared to 34% of classroom educators.

Time to Upgrade School PA Systems?

Schools with PA systems over 10 years old should consider modern upgrades, according to school security expert Jesus Villahermosa.

Microschools Receive More Voucher Funding

The National Microschooling Center estimates there are 95,000 microschools and home-schooling pods nationwide, serving over 1 million students. A third receive public funding through voucher-like programs.

Studies Find Younger Workers Feel Stressed, Lonely and Undervalued

According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace report, nearly a quarter of workers under 35 in the US and Canada frequently experience loneliness.

3 Tax Challenges in Remote and Hybrid Work

Remote work often leads to multiple tax nexus points, requiring employers to collect tax withholding on employees' income and report it to the proper tax jurisdiction.

Are Summer Programs Effective in Addressing COVID Learning Loss?

Researchers found that within just four weeks, students made three to four weeks of reading progress and four to five weeks in math.

How CEOs Can Make an Impact on DEI

In a survey of 180 Black executives, 73% credited their CEOs with driving DEI strategy.

Deep Fakes in the Workplace

Deepfakes are a real risk. People using AI to create false images or videos of a person engaged in invented activities, often pornographic or hate-filled, can have devastating consequences.
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Episode 2: Growing Campus, Navigating Community, with CFO Deana Paradis

When Louisville Collegiate School was offered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to expand its campus within a tight urban landscape, school leaders rejoiced. CFO Deana Paradis shares how the business leader played an important role managing change.

Gen Z Prioritizes Stability Over Salary

Economic concerns and student loan debts are driving their preference for secure employment.

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