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Globe and Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Transact + CBORD Appoints Rob DeCarlo as Chief Financial Officer
Transact + CBORD, the award-winning leader in innovative higher education, K-12, senior living and healthcare technology, today announced the appointment of Rob DeCarlo as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). DeCarlo joins the executive team to drive long-term strategic and operational growth by overseeing all financial operations. A returning executive, DeCarlo brings deep familiarity with the business and a strong track record of financial leadership in software and payments. He most recently served as CFO at Clubessential Holdings, a provider of SaaS membership, club management, and integrated payment solutions. Prior to that, DeCarlo spent seven years as CFO of CBORD, where he led accounting, financial planning and analysis, and contracting functions during a period of significant business transformation. 'Rob's return emphasizes our continued focus on building a world-class leadership team to support our mission,' said Harold Flynn, interim CEO of Transact + CBORD and Senior Vice President of parent company Roper Technologies. 'He understands the unique needs of the markets we serve, and he shares our commitment to helping education, healthcare and corporate enterprises operate smarter and more efficiently. We couldn't be more excited to welcome him back.' DeCarlo, who has held a range of finance leadership positions at technology companies like FinThrive, EarthLink and Intel Corporation, will guide financial strategy, planning, reporting, and operational execution to ensure sound fiscal management and organizational alignment. 'A strong financial foundation is essential to delivering on our commitments,' said DeCarlo. 'I'm focused on building systems and insights that help every part of the organization operate with clarity, discipline, and confidence.' About Transact Campus Transact Campus, a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), is a leader in innovative payment, campus ID, and commerce solutions for a connected campus. Transact's highly configurable, mobile-centric campus technology ecosystem simplifies the user experience across the full spectrum of campus life. Transact's offerings include integrated solutions for tuition and other student expense payments, multi-purpose campus IDs, and campus commerce. For more information, visit About CBORD The CBORD Group, Inc. (CBORD), a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), is a leading provider of food and nutrition service management software, integrated security solutions, campus card and cashless systems, and commerce platforms for healthcare, senior living, higher education, and business campuses. With over 10,000 organizations using CBORD solutions globally, CBORD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive technology solutions that enhance the daily lives of patients, residents, students, staff, and administrators.
The Independent
a day ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Another DeSantis ally takes the helm of a public university in Florida
Another former Republican lawmaker and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis is officially taking the helm of one of Florida's public universities. Manny Diaz, who DeSantis previously appointed to be his state commissioner of education, started his first day on the job Monday as the interim president of the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Diaz is a former social studies teacher and assistant principal who as a state lawmaker became one of the key architects behind Florida's recent push to expand charter schools, which are publicly funded but privately run. He'll lead the school on an interim basis while university leaders conduct a job search, and is expected to pursue the permanent position. 'I am honored to step into this role and lead the University of West Florida into this next chapter. UWF has a proud legacy and a promising future, and I look forward to working alongside our students, faculty, staff and community partners to continue building on its momentum," Diaz said in a statement. 'Together, we will advance and explore new opportunities to serve our region and state with excellence.' With Diaz's appointment, five of the state's 12 public universities will be led by former Republican lawmakers or lobbyists, a move that is expected to help extend DeSantis' legacy in higher education long after his time in office. Speaking at a press event Monday, DeSantis said the appointment of Diaz to lead UWF is similar to the pick of another former education commissioner to lead New College of Florida, a move meant to overhaul the liberal arts school known for its progressive independent streak and turn it into a more conservative classical institution. 'I think there's a lot of potential there,' DeSantis said of UWF. DeSantis' recent decision to appoint new, more conservative members to the school's board has sparked controversy. Supporters of the push to advance lawmakers above traditional academic leaders say it will grant the schools the political capital to secure critical state funding and navigate a rapidly shifting legal landscape. Critics see it as another sign that alignment with the governor's conservative education agenda has become a prerequisite for leading the state's public universities. Last month, the state university system board rejected a longtime academic as the next president of the University of Florida, amid sharp criticism from political conservatives about the candidate's past support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs. UF, considered one of the top public research universities in the country, is still looking for a permanent president. Leading a Florida university generally comes with a multiyear contract for a salary of at least six-figures and a plush on-campus residence. The process for picking these leaders happens largely behind closed doors, creating what the state's Republican House speaker has called 'a spoil system for a select few.' ___ Kate Payne is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
The Federal Government Is Retreating From Student Lending
The federal government is retreating from its central role in financing higher education. President Trump's big tax-and-spending law includes new restrictions on how much students can borrow and how they repay. The provisions begin to reverse the government's near takeover of the $1.7 trillion student lending market over the past six decades.
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Want to study abroad? How citizens can check if foreign university meets new criteria
The UAE government has put forth certain criteria for Emirati students pursuing higher education in universities abroad. UAE nationals seeking admissions abroad for Diploma, Higher Diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, or their equivalent professional qualifications, can check the institution's eligibility, as per the classifications laid down by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research provides a detailed review of the selected programme and university, and issues an official document confirming the accreditation status of the university and academic programme, after the review is completed. Steps to check if your desired institute fulfills the criteria: Go on the 'Information Service about Academic Programs Abroad for UAE Nationals' page on their website, and click "Start New Application." Select 'Inquiry About Academic Programme'. Enter the details of the university and academic programme you wish to inquire about. Upload the required documents. Click 'Submit' to send your application for review and verification. You may be contacted to provide additional documents to support the review process. Refer to the official document to confirm the accreditation status of the university. The service requires an expert review, which may take up to five business days. If the required additional documents are not submitted within 7 days of receiving the application, the request will be closed. If your application has been rejected, or if you would wish to study at a university that is not listed among the approved institutions, you may submit an exception/reconsideration request. The required documents may vary depending on the selected university, country of study, and your educational background, however, the following documents are typically requested — your Emirates ID and passport copy, showing the unified number. Along with enhancing career-readiness, the criteria have been laid down by the government to regulate international scholarship options in accordance with UAE's aspirations. The criteria are as follows:
BBC News
4 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
ARU Peterborough celebrates first graduates from new university
The first students to graduate from a new university built to tackle a city's lack of higher education opportunities say they have enjoyed growing with purpose-built ARU Peterborough opened its doors in September 2022 and has about 1,700 Prof Ross Renton said a graduation ceremony at Peterborough Cathedral on Friday was a "historic milestone".The Bishops Road campus was built after Anglia Ruskin University, the city council and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority joined forces with the ambition to eventually offer courses to 12,500 students by 2030. Prof Renton said: "This graduation also signals the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our university and community as we expand our academic offer with a range of new courses available to start this September." Faaizah Hussain, 20, from the city, said she would be sad to leave having studied accounting and finance."I feel like I've grown with the university. We've grown as a campus, we've grown as individuals," she said the lecturers "genuinely care about your studying".ARU Peterborough has clinical suites, midwifery labs, an engineering project room, a primary education room and computing and gaming campus is still under development and a £32m building called The Lab opened in November 2024 with facilities for microbiology, tissue culture and engineering workshops. Zainab Hafeez, 22, a biomedical sciences graduate from Peterborough, said it was "amazing" to see the university grow around her."I came to this uni and have literally seen it grow."Ms Hafeez initially planned to study at ARU Cambridge, but found out during an open day there that they were creating the new campus in Peterborough."That was just awesome and convenient for me."There was no university in Peterborough for so, so long here."A final phase of the university, planned for between September 2025 and August 2028, will consist of more building work and a focus on its facilities for postgraduates. Krishna Kukaneswaran, 21, graduated in accounting and finance and said she had "definitely grown as a person" during her time at the university."I've been able to secure quite a few work experience and internships across the last few years, definitely with the support of my lecturer and the university," she Kukaneswaran said she enjoyed being able to live with her family while studying."I was able to spend time with my family but also be at uni with my friends," she said. Students graduating included those who finished undergraduate degrees, degree apprenticeships, postgraduate courses and professional development Bristow, the mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said the city was a "higher education cold spot" before the university was built."It's helping people gain the skills and confidence to succeed and thrive in our local economy," he said. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
