Cancellation Policy:
All cancellation requests received on or before Friday, December 19, will be issued a refund less a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given thereafter except in the event of extenuating circumstances. Requests for registration cancellation must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. Substitute attendees may sign up for a different workshop that the original submitter. Substitution requests must be in writing via email to [email protected] no later than 7 days prior to the event's start.
Refund Due to Registration Error Policy:
The WACUBO Office will audit all non-member attendees at the conclusion of the event. If eligible for a refund due to being part of a member organization, you will receive a refund for the difference in registration rate after the event has ended.
Type of Payment Update Policy:
Payment is not obligatory during the registration process and registrants can choose to be invoiced.
If a request is made to modify the card used for payment, a new invoice will be issued. This new invoice must be settled before any refund on the original invoice is processed, subject to a $50 processing fee.
Etherio's Waiver of Liability and Privacy Policy
WACUBO is operated under the umbrella of Etherio, a full-service event and association management firm. All attendees of any WACUBO event must acknowledge the review of Etherio's Waiver of Liability and Privacy Policy prior to coming onsite.
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 event, in-person or virtual, 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
Health and Wellness Policy - Waiver Form in Registration:
Knowingly, and at my own risk, I am participating in the WACUBO 2026 Women's Leadership Forum. I do hereby waive release any and all claims against WACUBO (Western Association of College and University Business Officers), all event sponsors and any employees, event contractors, volunteers, or officials of these organizations from any claim of injury (including death) that I may incur as a result of my participation in the event.
I further hereby certify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event. If, however, as a result of my participation in the WACUBO 2026 Women's Leadership Forum optional, I require medical attention, I hereby give consent to authorize medical personnel to provide such medical care as deemed necessary and all medical treatment is my financial responsibility.
Contact
Megan Villasenor, University of California Office of the President, [email protected]
CPE Credits - Group Live
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.
