Collective Impact: Elevating Higher Education Together
Welcome to the only conference designed exclusively for shared services leaders in higher education-Higher Education Shared Services & Outsourcing Week! This unique event unites leaders from colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada, fostering a community of connection and collaboration. Over three days, attendees from various institutions - large and small, public and private - will address shared challenges, discover innovative solutions, and harness the power of collaboration to drive progress. Join us at this premier higher education conference to hear from renowned keynote speakers, engage in practitioner-led panels, and build lasting connections with peers dedicated to advancing the future of higher education shared services.
Why Attend Higher Education SSOW?
Elevate Your Value Proposition - Discover the KPIs, SLAs, data metrics, and stakeholder engagement techniques from top colleges both in the U.S. and abroad.
Tailored Content - Enjoy curated content designed for Higher Education professionals, by higher education professionals, that emphasize open discussions and dialogue.
Build Lasting Connections - Join the world's largest network of higher education shared services professionals.Connect, share insights, and tackle challenges with peers who understand your journey.
Engage with Tech Innovators - Rub shoulders with top consultants and service providers pioneering solutions specifically for your industry challenges.
Continue Your Professional Development - Earn up to 14.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits from NASBA and SHRM.
I wish I had attended this conference years ago when I first started in shared services, but greatly appreciated the experience and insight gleaned. The sessions were helpful, the venue was great, and the colleagues I met were friendly and sharp.
The conference featured several very interesting topics. I gained resources regarding many of these topics and have connected with several individuals to further my shared services knowledge base.
Very collaborative and ease of making connections with other universities to learn and share.
2025 Chairman
Brandon Gaines, Director, Financial Support Services and Service Excellence, Princeton University
2025 Speakers
Angela Chen, Chief Information Officer, University of Deleware
Henry Velez, Vice President Business Services for Institutional Planning and Operations, Rutgers University
Casilda Clarich, Director, Financial Shared Services and Contracts and Procurement - Office of the Controller, The University of Texas System
Laura Marrone, Assistant Director, Solutions Delivery, Florida Polytechnic University
Kathleen Winningham, Senior Director, Knights Experience Team (kNEXT), University of Central Florida
Susan Lin, Director of Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence, Cornell University
Alexa Spieler, Quality Assurance and Training Specialist - Finance & Employee Services, New York University
Chase Loper, Director Shared Services, Duquesne University
Christine Packard, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management, University Of Massachusetts
Chera Finkbiner, Senior Director of Business Operations, University of Texas
Betsy Curry, Director, ScottMadden
Alyson Baxter, Assistant VP Finance and Operations Shared Administrative Services, University of Alabama
Vanessa Izadi, Sr Manager, People & Talent People Center, Western Governors University
Rainey Way, Executive Director of Business Analytics and Process Improvement, University of Alabama
Susan Nasher, Director of Budget | Finance | Academic Resource Analysis, University of Colorado Boulder
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Venue
The Vinoy Resort and Golf Club, Autograph Collection 501 5th Ave NE, 33701 St. Petersburg, FL, USA
(727) 894-1000 Website Rate: $279 + resort fee $24 +13% taxes Book your room here Book Your Room by: May 8, 2025
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Do not book your hotel accommodations with any third party vendors. In
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the venue in connection with the special pricing offered to our
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