WACUBO 2024 Spring Series
In-Person Workshops

Texas A&M University-Commerce 
8750 North Central Expressway, Suite 1900

Dallas, TX | March 11 - 13, 2024

Pricing Scholarships Hotel Schedule Workshop Descriptions
 

Earn up to 21 CPE credits!

Register Today!

Join WACUBO in Dallas, Texas for an opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with peers from all over the Western region and Pacific Islands.

This workshop series will take place over three days at Texas A&M University-Commerce.


Pricing

Registration Member Rate
Early Bird Pricing
On or before 2/22/2024
Member Rate
After 2/22/2024
Non-Member Rate
1-Day Workshop $375 $425 $525 
2-Day Workshop $525 $575 $675 
3-Day Workshop $675 $725 $825 

 

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*Registration closes 11:59 PM PT on 3/04/2024

Hotel Information

DoubleTree Dallas Campbell Center
8250 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206
(214) 691-8700

*Room Rate: Starting at $149 for single and double occupancy plus tax per night, with a limited number of rooms available from Sunday, March 10–Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The group rate will be extended up to three (3) days prior and three (3) days following the event, based on availability.

Parking: Self-parking is complimentary to hotel guests. 

Reservations: Rooms can be reserved at the WACUBO group rate by booking online. Attendees can also call the hotel to make a reservation via phone today at 1-214-691-8700. Please mention you are with the Western Association of College and University Business Officers event. 

Transportation: Located 26 miles from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and 7 miles from Dallas Love Field, the hotel does not include an airport shuttle.

Reserve Your Room Today!

Discounted room rates for attendees expire on February 18, 2024.


Terms, Conditions, Policies

You must agree to the following policies when you register for this workshop. Please review them before registering.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations received by Thursday, February 29, 2024 will be refunded, less a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after Thursday, February 29, 2024. Substitutions can be made at any time. If you have any questions, please contact the office at [email protected].

Event 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

Health & Safety Policies:

WACUBO will adhere to recommendations set forth by the CDC, as well as state/local/venue requirements, whichever is more strict, at the time of the event. WACUBO reserves the right to make safety-related changes as we get closer to the event. WACUBO may require attendees to certify that they are fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC guidelines, or attendees may be asked to produce a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours, or attendees may be asked to produce documentation of recovery from COVID-19, in line with CDC guidelines at the time, in order to attend in-person conference.

Additionally, you may be asked to attest to your health status onsite, prior to participating in the event. If you are not willing to complete this health questionnaire or your responses indicate that you may be at risk for spreading the virus, WACUBO reserves the right to determine your eligibility for a refund.


Scholarship Opportunities

WACUBO offers professional development scholarships to employees of WACUBO member institutions. These scholarships will go toward all or a portion of the registration fees of an annual conference, professional development workshop, or other WACUBO-sponsored professional development programs.

WACUBO Members: Professional development scholarships available!

Learn More & Apply

Scholarships DO NOT cover other expenses (e.g. travel, incidentals, etc.).


Schedule At A Glance

This event will take place in the Central Standard Time Zone. Each course takes place throughout the entire day (8:00 AM5:00 PM).

Attendees can build their ideal schedule based on their allotted time. 

Monday, March 11 Tuesday, March 12 Wednesday, March 13
Workshop A: New To Higher Education Workshop D: Taking On the Next Challenge: Taking Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level at Your Institution Workshop G: From Development to Performing: Leading Your Team to Success
Workshop B: Lean in Higher Education: Yellow Belt 

Workshop E: Accounting for Non-Accountants

Workshop H: Grants Management | 1-Day Series
Workshop C: Developing Your Coach Approach Workshop F: Higher Education Accounting & Reporting

 


Contact

Lizzy Barrón, Arizona State Universy, [email protected]
Iris Niestas, The University of Texas at El Paso, [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.