PBAF24: Measuring the Financial Performance of Academic Programs

Recorded On: 10/08/2024

What are the underpinnings of an effective financial reporting process? Hear how one institution developed enhanced financial reporting of its undergraduate and graduate school programs. The presenter will discuss how they identified data needs, describe methodology, and define key performance indicators resulting from the cost allocation model. This session will also cover the tools and techniques used to present the analysis to key stakeholders throughout the process and show how it effectively promoted buy-in and improved financial transparency within the institution.

CPE Available: 1 Credit in Finance

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Event Information

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Mode: Group internet based
Field of Study: Finance
Length: 60 minutes

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Christopher Crawford

Director of Financial Planning and Data Analytics

College of William and Mary

Christopher Crawford is the director of financial planning and data analytics at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. Before William and Mary, he managed enterprise risk management and internal audit teams at TowneBank, a mid-sized regional bank located in Suffolk, Virginia. There, he used data to improve internal controls, increase efficiencies, and inform decision making. He has also worked in insurance and advertising where he leveraged data to create KPIs (key performance indicators) for review by executive management and for evaluation by venture capitalist firms.