Information on Federal Directives

The following resources are available for ACUA members to remain informed about recent Presidential Actions affecting higher education. We are providing these resources solely for informational and educational purposes. Our intention is to raise awareness about federal directives without endorsing or taking any political stance. If you have additional resources to contribute, please send them to info@acua.org.

Organizations who are reviewing and interpreting the directives:
National Science Foundation (NSF) –  Executive Orders Implementation
National Institute of Health (NIH) – Changes Coming in 2025
National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) – Federal Policy Insights for Higher Education Finance Leaders
COGR 2025 Administration Transition Resources
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) – Changing Federal Landscape Collaborate Community
 
Organizations that post articles and blogs with updates on the directives:
The Chronicle of Higher Education – News
Association of Public & Land Grant Universities (APLU)
American Council on Education (ACE)

Volunteer Spotlight – Chantasia Arnold, MPAcc

Chantasia Arnold, MPAcc
Senior Auditor/Investigator University System of Georgia

Years in Higher Education: 7

ACUA Involvement
Investment and Finance Committee – Vice Chair Risk Dictionary Committee ACUA Interactive Task Force Committee ACUA Journal Contributor Conference Proctor

“ACUA has been vital in building my network with peers and experienced professionals. The knowledge exchange via trainings, webinars, and conferences has expanded my understanding of auditing, compliance, and risk management within higher education.”

Chantasia began her auditing career in higher education in 2017 at the University of West Georgia after some time in the banking and finance industry, where she was an Internal Auditor. At the University of West Georgia, she served as an Internal Auditor, which assisted in propelling her career to the University System of Georgia (USG), which is composed of 26 higher education institutions, the Georgia Public Library Service, Georgia Archives, and the Georgia Film Academy. At the USG, Chantasia serves as a Senior Internal Auditor and Investigator within the Office of Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance.

Chantasia graduated from the University of West Georgia (UWG) with a Master of Professional Accounting, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. Chantasia also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Savannah State University. Chantasia is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She enjoys playing tennis and traveling.