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2026 Business Partner Webinars

Join colleagues from across WACUBO’s higher education institutions for engaging virtual workshops of valuable professional development and industry topics. The WACUBO Business Partner Webinar Series is offering two, 60-minute FREE workshops as an opportunity to engage in meaningful ways with our members on important and timely topics.  We hope you will take advantage of these professional development opportunities as WACUBO continues to work towards meeting the needs of higher education business officers across the Western region.

2026 Business Partner Webinar Series
  • Webinar 1: Thursday, October 22 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM MT - NASPO/PPA | REGISTER
  • Webinar 2: Wednesday, November 4 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM MT - Huron Consulting Group (HCG)

 Session Descriptions

All sessions will be in the Mountain Time Zone.

Elevating Procurement: Putting PPA and NASPO Resources to Work Oct 22 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM MT
Presented by: NASPO and PPA

Dan Kruger, Chief Strategy Officer, NASPO

Joanne Singletary, Director of Membership, PPA

Description:

Join NASPO and the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) for an engaging, practical webinar designed to help WACUBO members better understand the resources, tools, and professional networks available to support higher education procurement. Presenters will overview Procurement U, the PPA network, cooperative purchasing, and other services that can help procurement teams and campus partners build knowledge, streamline processes, and make informed purchasing decisions.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the primary NASPO and PPA resources available to WACUBO members, including Procurement U, professional networks, cooperative purchasing, and peer-learning opportunities.
  • Connect procurement practices to institutional priorities such as cost stewardship, operational efficiency, transparency, continuity, and improved service delivery.
  • Develop practical next steps for using NASPO and PPA tools, learning opportunities, cooperative contracts, and peer communities within their own institutions.
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Terms and Conditions

Technical Failure Policy:

I understand that if there is a technical failure at the registrant's home or workplace that prevents access to the live event, the registrant is not eligible for CPEs. It is the responsibility of the registrant to confirm system requirements and test their computers prior to the start of the event. If a technical failure is the fault of the service provider and the session is not able to be broadcast as planned after two hours, WACUBO reserves the right to reschedule the session.

Recording Acknowledgement:

I understand that each virtual session may be recorded, including chat transcripts. Video recorded during the event may be used for promotional purposes, advertising, and other print and online materials at the sole discretion of WACUBO. All registered attendees must consent to this if they plan to attend the live sessions.

Code of Conduct:

WACUBO events are community events intended for education, networking, and collaboration. We value the participation of everyone and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all attendees are expected to show respect and courtesy to other attendees throughout all events hosted in the WACUBO space. To make clear what is expected, all attendees, speakers, Business Partners, organizers, and volunteers at any virtual event are required to conform to the following Code of Conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. In registering for and/or participating in this event, you consent to comply with the following Code of Conduct. 

Examples of encouraged behavior that contributes to a positive environment include:

  • Using welcoming and inclusive language
  • Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
  • Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
  • Focusing on what is best for everyone at the event
  • Showing empathy towards other participants

We do not tolerate the following:

  • Spam (verbally or in chats), including saying or re-posting the same word/content repeatedly in order to disrupt the conversation
  • Harassment, bullying, and intimidation
  • Harassment and bullying are defined as:
    • Negative comments about race/ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, physical appearance, citizenship, or other protected categories
    • Intimidation or threats, including sharing images or text especially to threaten
    • Unwelcome sexual attention, including sharing images or text especially to sexually harass
    • Threatening or other endangerment of minors or any persons
    • Any activity meant to convey or cultivate hostility
    • Ad hominem insults or other attacks
    • Encouraging the above behavior

CPE Credits - Group

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.