Indiana Drive-in Educational Workshop 2026

Our educational drive-in workshops are being extended to two-day events providing a great opportunity to obtain an update on higher education topics that are pertinent to you and your school in a cost-effective way. We invite business officers from colleges and universities that are within a 2-3 hour drive of the host site. One day will be an introduction to Higher Ed focused on individuals of all levels who are new to the Higher Ed industry. The second day will be similar to past workshops with various higher education topics. Both days will traditionally run from 9:00am--4:00pm with a break for lunch. CPE credit is also available for attendees (6 hours per day, 12 total). Besides providing beneficial educational opportunities, the workshop also provides networking opportunities to institutions close to your campus. Day One focuses on current issues impacting higher ed, including AI: Introductions, policies, risks and considerations and Hyper Automation ideas, Exploring Ethics in Higher Education, How People are Using CoPilot and ChatGPT, Jeopardy Game on Fraud or other topics (updated), 2026 Higher Education Outlook, and How to Do More with Less: Innovation Tournament -- guided brainstorming sessions on how to implement change. Day Two focuses on Fundamentals of Higher Ed Business Office, ideal for newcomers or those needing a refresher. Sessions include Business Office and Higher Education Accounting Overview, Financial Reporting, Budget and Payroll, Procurement, Accounts Payable and Treasury, Endowment Management, Accounts Receivable and Fixed Assets, Grants Accounting and Endowments. This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to network with local colleagues and peers---all at a convenient location.