The Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) is the premier provider of learning and networking opportunities for professionals who work in business and operations for institutions of higher education in the Western region of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Pacific Rim nations. Established as a non-profit entity in 1937 WACUBO is one of four regional associations affiliated with the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), an organization that represents higher education in Washington, D.C. and conducts higher education research.