Case Study: The National Association of College and University Business Officers achieves accessible, cost‑saving online professional development with Abila’s Freestone Learning Platform and netFORUM Enterprise

The National Association of College and University Business Officers - Customer Case Study

The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) is a membership organization representing more than 2,500 colleges, universities, and higher-education service providers, focused on advancing the business and financial practices of higher education. During the recession, budget cuts—particularly reduced travel funding—caused a drop in attendance at NACUBO’s in-person workshops and conferences, creating a need for more flexible, cost-effective professional development options.

NACUBO launched a distance-learning program by adopting Abila’s Freestone Learning Platform, tightly integrated with its netFORUM Enterprise AMS for single sign-on and unified data tracking. The move enabled a mix of live and on-demand offerings that cut travel costs, increased online registrations, and gave staff clear visibility into attendance, credits, and engagement—helping NACUBO target content, improve member experience, and scale professional development without added technology headaches.

The National Association of College and University Business Officers

Tadu Yimam

Director of Online Learning