Who We Are

The Foundation

SACUBO was founded to inform higher education institutions in the southern region of the United States about issues affecting higher education. The organizational meeting for what would later become the Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO) was held at the faculty club room in the library building of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, May 14, 1927. Eight business officers representing seven institutions of higher education attended the inaugural meeting and set the course for a new organization – a course that has held for almost 100 years. Planning started immediately, and the first annual convention was held at the Henry Grady Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 1928, establishing a foundation for forging alliances and the sharing of information with and among business officers.

Mission

SACUBO’s mission is to contribute to superior higher education financial and administrative services by providing relevant professional development, thought leadership, and issue advocacy.

Commitment

SACUBO, a volunteer-led organization, is committed to delivering professional development opportunities and providing information to help members improve or develop their capabilities in higher education business management, to promoting improved principles and efficient practices in the business and financial management of colleges and universities, and to educating members regarding professional standards and ethical conduct in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Membership

SACUBO’s current membership is comprised of approximately 700 institutions and organizations primarily from the southeastern region of the United States. These institutions are predominantly colleges and universities but also include business partners and other affiliates. SACUBO serves as a conduit to foster the exchange of information and resources among its constituency.

SACUBO is one of four regional associations that constitute the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

NACUBO is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and represents more than 2,100 colleges and universities across the country.

NACUBO specifically represents chief business and financial officers through advocacy efforts, community service, and professional development activities. The association's mission is to advance the economic vitality, business practices, and support of higher education institutions in pursuit of their missions.

Our Affiliates: The Other Regional Associations

1

CACUBO

The Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO) is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization that specializes in professional development in higher education to advance the missions of academic institutions.

2

EACUBO

The Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO) promotes effective and ethical business and financial administration in colleges and universities. 

3

WACUBO

The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) offers business officers in the western region opportunities to develop professionally, to identify solutions for issues affecting higher education, and to share their expertise with their colleagues.