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By ABACC Admin May 22, 2026
This article is based on the ABACC webinar “Incident Reduction and Cost Containment: Risk Management Strategies for the Christian Organization” presented by experts from Educational & Institutional Insurance Administrators (EIIA). 
Maverick spend (often referred to as rogue spend) refers to purchases made outside an institution’s
By ABACC Admin May 14, 2026
Maverick spend (often referred to as rogue spend) refers to purchases made outside an institution’s formal procurement process, approved vendors, or negotiated contracts.
By Bruce Hoeker March 12, 2026
Question: As winter transitions to spring, what do we need to do to minimize slip, trip and fall hazards?
Pencils in a mesh cup, books, and glasses on a desk in a classroom.
By Jon Kokos & Mike Price, Sourcing Consultants, E&I Cooperative Services February 10, 2026
Even the small initial steps of procurement transformation—improving workflows, consolidating vendors, or using cooperative tools—can reap significant benefits.
A woman with a backpack walks along a stone path beside a grassy lawn and trees, next to a building.
By Winters Richwine, COO & Investment Consultant, Cornerstone Management January 15, 2026
Setting up an endowment requires careful planning, sound policies, and experienced partners. These funds create a legacy of mission impact and flourishing.
Snowy arched stone bridge over a campus road with a vehicle driving through.
By Kevin Beer, President, Wright Specialty Insurance December 11, 2025
For many U.S. colleges, key winter risk management liability issues primarily revolve around premises safety and the associated duty of care.
A small plant sprouts from coins inside a clear glass container, symbolizing financial savings.
November 13, 2025
Ithaca College partnered with the Huron Consulting Group to conduct a budget and resource planning study to address declining enrollment and a growing deficit.
A group of people taking a campus tour.
October 10, 2025
For many students, the campus tour is their first tangible experience of college life, and what they see (and taste!) in the dining hall leaves a lasting impression.
Security guard patrols a campus pathway at night, lit by street lamps.
By Kevin Beer, President, Wright Specialty Insurance September 15, 2025
Overall security requires a multi-faceted strategy that addresses prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery for a variety of potential risks.
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