Institutional Stories

Discover how 22 institutions across the country have used NACUBO toolkits to improve student outcomes and drive meaningful change.

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Alamo Colleges District

Assessing Impact and Expanding Awareness of Student Outcomes to Support Resource Allocation Decision-MakingPublic2-YearBudget Equity Blueprint

Strengthening Analysis, Refining Budgeting Processes, and Centering Students

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Atlantic Cape Community College

Leverage Funds Designated to Innovate and Improve Student Outcomes More EffectivelyPublic2-YearBudget Builder

Aligning Innovation with Strategic Priorities

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Brooklyn College

Better Budget Office Practices to Build Capacity for ChangePublic4-YearBudget Process Assessment

Assessing Needs, Refining Practices, and Sustaining Improved Ways of Working

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California State University, San Bernardino

Address Barriers to Student Enrollment Linked to Outstanding Balances on Student AccountsPublic4-YearGuiding Questions for Student-Centered Decision-Making

Improving Policies, Refining Processes, and Supporting Outcomes

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Central Lakes College

Assessing Impact and Expanding Awareness of Student Outcomes to Support Resource Allocation Decision-MakingPublic2-YearBudget Equity Blueprint

A Strategic and Collaborative Approach Towards Educational Equity

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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Develop a Replicable Model to Analyze and Assess Student Outcomes of Grant Funded InitiativesPublic2-YearFinancial Impact Analysis

Assessing Impact and Expanding Awareness of Student Outcomes to Support Resource Allocation Decision-Making

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El Camino College

Build Institutional Capacity to Use Data to Inform DecisionsPublic2-YearFinancial Impact Analysis

Expanding Insights to Explore Financial Impact on Outcomes

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Empire State University

Develop a Budgeting Model to Prioritize Measurable Student SuccessPublic4-YearFunding Allocation Matrix

Aligning Budgetary Decision-Making with Institutional Goals to Prioritize Student Success

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Great Falls College Montana State University

Improving Business Office Practices to Support Programs and StudentsPublic2-YearIPEDS Peer Benchmarking Dashboards, Budget Builder, Financial Impact Analysis

Taking Small Steps That Lead To Big Impact

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Develop Formal, Institution-Wide Data GovernancePublic2-YearFinancial Impact Analysis

Unlocking Insights, Centering Students, and Sustaining Momentum

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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Develop Formal, Institution-Wide Data GovernancePublic2-YearData Ecosystem Assessment, Data and Systems Governance Guide

Establishing Data Structures and Systems to Improve Student Success

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New Mexico State University

Improve Transfer Support for Students Within NMSU SystemPublic4-YearGuiding Questions for Student-Centered Decision-Making

Strengthening Collaboration, Capturing Insights, and Improving Systems

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North Park University

Creating a System of Knowledge ManagementPrivate4-YearData Ecosystem Assessment, Data and Systems Governance Guide

Addressing Disparities in Student Retention and Graduation Rates Through Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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Riverside Community College District

Building Data Literacy and Stewardship into the Budgeting ProcessPublic2-YearData Literacy and Stewardship Resources

Ensuring Informed, Transparent, and Strategic Allocation of Resources Aligned With Institutional Goals

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Rutgers University-Newark

Improving the Enrollment Projection Process for Transfer StudentsPublic4-YearBudget Process Assessment

Leveraging NACUBO Resources to Enhance Efficiency, Data-Informed Decision-Making, and Stakeholder Engagement

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Sam Houston State University

Improve Planning and Budgeting Approaches to Support Resource Allocation Decision-MakingPublic4-YearBudget Builder

Centering Students, Transforming Practices, and Improving Outcomes

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Sonoma State University

Collaborating With Academic Leaders to Improve Resource Allocation PracticesPublic4-YearIPEDS Peer Benchmarking Dashboards, Financial Impact Analysis, Budget Builder

Allocating Resources, Centering Students, and Sustaining Momentum

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South Central College

Develop and Implement a Strategic Communication Plan to Build Understanding of Budget ProcessesPublic2-YearBudget Process Assessment

Building Awareness, Cultivating Stewardship, and Institutionalizing Practices

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South Florida State College

Build Business Office Infrastructure to Support Grant-Related Business PracticesPublic2-YearBudget Builder

Transforming Practices, Strengthening Outcomes, and Sustaining Momentum

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Stillman College

Produce Actionable Intelligence to Enhance Student SuccessPrivate4-YearData Ecosystem Assessment

Stakeholders Learn About Their Data Environment to Transform Practices and Sustain Momentum

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Tarleton State University

Strategic Measures to Inform Future Funding Decisions Through an Equity LensPublic4-YearIPEDS Peer Benchmarking Dashboards

Leveraging IPEDS Data and Other Data Sources for Strategic Insights

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Wiley College

Leverage Dashboards to Analyze Data and Prioritize Activities and ResourcesPrivate4-YearFinancial Impact Analysis

Optimizing Resources, Leveraging Expertise, and Sustaining Momentum

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