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Who We Are

The Payments Academy is a non-profit organization with the mission to provide learning and collaboration in the field of payments and payments risk management. Focused on the unique challenges, needs and environments across which colleges and universities conduct their operations, The Payments Academy employs a broad-based approach to disseminating relevant information and practices through workshops and electronic media.

Board of Directors

Ruth Harpool
AAP, APRP, CTP
Ron King
Terri Mimms
CTP, FPAC

History

Over the past 20 years, The Treasury Institute for Higher Education facilitated the PCI DSS Workshop for Higher Education, with great success made possible by a collaboration of Practitioners, Industry Experts and Supporters. In May 2022 we announced that the Workshop will enhance its mission and look to assist practitioners in broader payment issues while still including PCI DSS training and updates. To better navigate these broader challenges, the Institute has partnered with The Payments Academy to enhance the deliverables of this important Workshop.
Our commitment and exclusive focus centers on maintaining true expertise and continue to provide collaboration, industry expertise, and identify solutions for issues affecting higher education’s payments challenges.

TPA Alliance Partners

The Payments Academy proudly recognizes our Alliance partners: The Treasury Institute for Higher Education and NACUBO. We are grateful for their partnership, shared experiences, and thought leadership.