ACBO TRAINING INSTITUTE II

Session 1: September 23-25, 2026
Session 2: October 14-16, 2026
Hilton, San Diego

Both sessions must be attended to complete Institute II.

Applications for the 2026 cohort are now open and will remain available through the week of August 3.

Interested participants are encouraged to apply early due to limited cohort space. Apply Here

Building on the success of the Association of Chief Business Officials (ACBO) Institute I, the Board of Directors is happy to announce it is offering its next level of training for California Chief Business Officials during fall 2026.  

ACBO’s Institute II professional development program goes beyond its “nuts and bolts” business officials Institute I training program and is specifically targeted to business officials currently serving in mid, senior or executive level administrator positions at one of the system’s 116 colleges or 73 districts and their current or next career ladder step is as "The Chief Business Officer" of a California Community college or district. 

Institute II was designed to specifically address the growing need of the California Community College System for qualified district Chief Business Officers ready to take on this very demanding administrative role. Participation is limited to a maximum of 20 participants and will provide participants with an opportunity to increase their current professional knowledge and expertise related to administrative matters such as leadership, governance, educational policy, data driven decision-making, collective bargaining, state and district bonds while also providing an opportunity for participants to develop and/or expand their professional network of support and resources.

PROGRAM FACILITATORS

Dr. Chris Dela Rosa Vice Chancellor, Business Services Foothill-DeAnza CCD	Dr. Bonnie Ann Dowd Retired Executive Vice Chancellor, Business and Technology Services, SDCCD and Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services, Palomar CCD

Presenters are currently being solicited for ACBO’s 2026 Institute II program based upon their expertise as subject matter experts serving in current or former senior and executive leadership positions in districts and colleges throughout the California Community College system, and other business industry and finance experts.

Please note, participants must commit to attending both 2.5-day sessions which will be held at the Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island located in the beautiful City of San Diego. Accommodations have been arranged for participants to reserve the hotel at a special rate.

Participants will be notified of their acceptance into the 2026 program during the week of August 10, 2026.

Information related to hotel accommodations will be sent to each participant upon acceptance into the program. Program agendas will be provided approximately one week before each 2.5 session.

Both 2.5-day sessions will begin on the first day (Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m. and wrap up with lunch on the final day (Friday). The program’s “graduation” and Certificates of Completion/Participation will be awarded by the ACBO Board of Directors at the Association’s Fall Conference to be held October 26-28, 2026 in San Diego. Details will be provided when conference details are finalized and released. 

Participants in ACBO Institute II will also be eligible for CPE credit to be awarded by the Association to meet license requirements [e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.]  

If accepted into the program, an invoice for the $1,050 enrollment fee will be sent to you upon confirmation of your accepted status. The fee includes all program sessions  along with provided program materials, and lunch and refreshments each day. (Note: Breakfast is included in Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island reservation costs). 

For assistance, please contact events@acbo.org or call 916-443-2226 for immediate assistance. Immediate registration is encouraged due to limited participation.

(2025 Institute II Cohort)