2027 UPCEA Annual Conference - Business and Operations Network Track

The Business and Operations Network is seeking dynamic presentations from leaders ready to showcase creative, entrepreneurial approaches to supporting students, faculty, and staff. If you have innovative models or collaborative strategies in systems, finance, operations, technology, or HR that can be adapted by other institutions, we want to hear from you!

Got a story to share? We are looking for presentations on:

  • AI in business and operations: Share your journey through the initial experience of using AI for business or operations activities.

  • Shoestring Budget Strategies: Detail how you developed a new program or created a support unit with little to no institutional funding. 

  • Financial models and structures: Offer insights into the revenue sharing model your institution uses or your PCO organization structure.

  • Partnerships and resource management: Discuss your approach to managing contracts (internal or external partnerships) or employee onboarding and retention practices or selecting and implementing business software.

  • Portfolio management and process improvement: Share how you  evaluate if a program continues as part of the portfolio, is paused, or discontinued or highlight a change management experience you were involved in.

  • Entrepreneurial support case studies: Highlight unique,  creative solutions utilized specifically in PCO business and operations.

Share your successes, your challenges, and the key insights that drive your impact. We look forward to learning from your experiences!

 

 

 

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