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Small College America is a podcast series that presents critical discussions at the forefront by interviewing small college higher education leaders, policy experts, and innovators. The podcast will delve into the evolving role of small colleges, their economic impact, innovative strategies for sustainability, and how they can continue to provide a highly personalized educational experience. The series is co-hosted by Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group and a Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute, and Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President for Strategy & Innovation and Vice President of Enrollment & Communication for Augustana College.
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- Today1h 4m
The Impact of Athletics at Small Colleges Webinar
Welcome to this live edition of Small College America and our Consequential Conversations series. I’m Dean Hoke, joined by my co-host Kent Barnds. Today we’re discussing “The Impact of Athletics at Small Colleges.” Athletics can shape enrollment, campus identity, the student experience, and the finances of smaller institutions. We’ll look at both its value and the decisions college leaders are facing as the landscape changes.Kent: We are joined by three guests who bring distinct perspectives to this conversation.Louise McCleary is Vice President of Division III at the NCAA. She has spent more than 14 years at the NCAA national office, and before that worked for roughly 25 years on college campuses, including Vassar College and Elms College. She brings both a national and a campus-level perspective.Dr. Jody Fournier is President of Baker University, a private university in Baldwin City, Kansas, and they are affiliated with the NAIA. He became president in July 2025 and brings the president’s perspective on the role of athletics in enrollment, mission, and institutional strategy.Troy Dell is Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation at Gettysburg College, his alma mater. Before returning to Gettysburg, he spent 18 years as director of athletics at Frostburg State University and helped lead its transition from NCAA Division III to Division II. He brings the day-to-day operational perspective of an athletic director.Kent: Louise, Jody, and Troy, welcome to Small College America.Dean: We’ll begin with opening questions for each panelist and then move into paired conversations. Please send your questions throughout the program; Kent and I will ask these questions as time allows.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Lee Fisher From Public Service to the College Presidency
Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and I'm joined by my co-host Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group.Dean: Today, we're joined by Lee Fisher, the 10th president of Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio. Lee became president in July 2025 after serving nine years as Dean of Cleveland State University's College of Law, where he helped lead a substantial turnaround in enrollment and financial performance. Before entering higher education leadership, Lee had an extensive career in public service, including serving in the Ohio legislature, as Ohio Attorney General, and as Lieutenant Governor under Governor Ted Strickland. He has also held leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. And Lee. Going back in time, I read in a 1998 CBS News profile that your first election victory came in 1962, when you were elected president of your elementary school when you were 11 years old. INTERVIEW QUESTIONSKent: Question 1: Baldwin Wallace and Your Journey to the Presidency. Lee, to begin, tell our listeners a little about Baldwin Wallace University and its community in Berea, Ohio. You've had an unusual career spanning politics, law, nonprofit leadership, and higher education. What attracted you to becoming president of Baldwin Wallace?Dean: Question 2: Enrollment and Institutional Sustainability. Baldwin Wallace, like many private 4-year institutions, especially in the Midwest and East, has experienced enrollment decline over the past decade and is currently at 2618 in fall 2026. As you look ahead, are you working to return to earlier enrollment levels, or do you envision a different long-term size and financial model for Baldwin Wallace?Probable Follow-up: Many smaller private colleges are exploring partnerships, shared services, and even mergers to strengthen their long-term sustainability. What role do you see these forms of institutional collaboration playing in Baldwin Wallace's future?Kent: Question 3 — Academic Innovation and Institutional Mission. Baldwin Wallace has made some difficult decisions in recent years, including eliminating academic programs and faculty positions. At the same time, the university has introduced programs in areas such as business analytics and mental health counseling that respond to student interests and workforce needs.How do you decide which academic programs to invest in and which to discontinue, while preserving the mission and traditions of a university founded more than 180 years ago?Dean: Question 4 — From Public Service to University Leadership. Lee, you haven't followed the traditional path to becoming a university president. You've spent much of your career in public service, including serving in the Ohio legislature, as Attorney General, and as Lieutenant Governor. You've also led nonprofit organizations and a law school.How does leading a university compare with holding public office, and what lessons about leadership from your years in government have been most useful in your role as president of Baldwin Wallace?Kent: Question 5: Athletics and Enrollment Strategy. Lee, athletics is an important part of Baldwin Wallace, with nearly half of your entering students participating in intercollegiate sports. We’re hosting a discussion on athletics at small colleges next month, and one issue we’ll explore is the growing importance of athletics to enrollment. How important is athletics to Baldwin Wallace’s recruitment and financial sustainability, and how do you evaluate its contribution?Dean: Question 6: Five Years From Now — Baldwin Wallace and Small Colleges. Lee, let's close by looking ahead five years. As you think about Baldwin Wallace and other small private colleges in 2031, what do you believe these institutions will need to do differently to remain academically strong and financially sustainable?ClosingKent: Lee, thank you for joining us and for helping us better understand Baldwin Wallace University, your experience in institutional leadership, and the opportunities and challenges facing small private universities. We appreciate your perspective and your time.For those listening or viewing, visit www.smallcollegeamerica.net to learn more about Small College America, find past and upcoming episodes, leave comments, and subscribe. On behalf of our guest, President Lee Fisher, my co-host Dean Hoke, and me, thank you for joining us.
- 2 weeks ago33 min
The Evolving Small College: Dr. Kate Morris President St. Lawrence University
Dean Hoke: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group, and I’m joined by my co-host Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, Kent: Today, we're joined by Dr. Kate Morris, the 19th president of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. Kate became president in 2021 after a long career at Butler University, where she taught psychology and later served as provost and vice president for academic affairs. She earned her bachelor's degree at Gettysburg College and her graduate degrees in social psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. She also serves on Gettysburg's Board of Trustees, a connection that Kent, as a Gettysburg graduate, knows well.And Kate, we discovered something unusual: you took up figure skating in your late thirties and even learned ice dancing. Given St. Lawrence's hockey tradition, you may be more comfortable on the ice than most college presidents! Kate, welcome to Small College America.Interview QuestionsDean: Question 1: St. Lawrence, the North Country, and Your JourneyKate, to begin, tell our listeners a little about St. Lawrence University and its community in Canton and the North Country. And how did your own journey—from teaching psychology at Butler to becoming a university president—bring you to St. Lawrence?Kent: Question 2: Enrollment and Institutional SizeSt. Lawrence, like many private liberal arts universities, has seen undergraduate enrollment decline from roughly 2,400 students a decade ago to around 1,800 today. As you look ahead, are you aiming to return to earlier enrollment levels, or do you envision a different long-term size for the university?Dean: Question 3: Academic Innovation and the Liberal Arts MissionSt. Lawrence's mission is to provide an 'inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts.' Yet you've added majors in areas such as data science, finance, biomedical sciences, and public health. How do you decide which new programs respond to students' interests and career goals while remaining faithful to that liberal arts mission?Kent: Question 4: Retention and the Student ExperienceSt. Lawrence reports first-year retention of approximately 90 percent. At a university where nearly every undergraduate lives on campus, the student experience matters especially. What have you done to improve retention, and what might other small residential colleges learn from that work? Has your background in social psychology shaped your approach to student belonging and well-being?Dean: Question 5: Athletics and EnrollmentAthletics is a major part of student life at St. Lawrence, with roughly four in ten students participating in intercollegiate sports. You have Division I hockey alongside Division III programs, and you serve on the NCAA Division III Presidents Advisory Group. How do you see athletics' role changing at small residential colleges, especially in recruitment and enrollment?Kent Question 6: Five Years From Now — St. Lawrence and Small CollegesKate, let's close by looking ahead five years. As you think about St. Lawrence and other small private colleges in 2031, what do you believe these institutions will need to do differently to remain academically strong and financially sustainable?Dean: Kate, thank you for joining us and for helping us better understand St. Lawrence University, its distinctive community, and the opportunities and challenges facing small liberal arts colleges. We appreciate your perspective and your time.For those listening or viewing, visit www.smallcollegeamerica.net to learn more about Small College America, find past and upcoming episodes, leave comments, and subscribe. On behalf of our guest, President Kate Morris, my co-host Kent Barnds, and me, thank you for joining us.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
The Changing Role of the Small College Provost
Kent Barnds: Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and I’m joined by my co-host Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group.Dean: Today on Small College America, Kent and I are joined by Dr. Greg Piller, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Pfeiffer University in North Carolina. Greg joined Pfeiffer in August and his career has unfolded largely within small, private higher education, progressing from professor and department chair to honors director, dean, associate provost, and chief academic officer. Before joining Pfeiffer, he served as Associate Provost at Gardner-Webb University and spent more than 18 years as a faculty member and academic leader at Queens University of Charlotte. An environmental chemist by training, Greg brings a scientist’s curiosity to questions of academic leadership, institutional change, and the future of small colleges. His work focuses on connecting institutional mission with the needs of today’s learners while strengthening academic quality, workforce relevance, and long-term sustainability. He also writes and speaks nationally about higher education leadership, accreditation, academic operations, and institutional innovation. Greg, I found something interesting in your background. Your doctoral research at the University of Georgia examined what happens to TNT when it gets into soil. So, you've gone from studying explosives to becoming a provost—a job that, I suspect, can be pretty explosive at times!Kent: QUESTION 1 — Greg, your academic career began in environmental chemistry as a faculty member and researcher. Today, you're the chief academic officer of a university. Take us through that journey. How has your background as a scientist and faculty member shaped the way you approach academic leadership?Follow-up: Was there a point when you realized that administration was where you could have the greatest impact?Dean: QUESTION 2 — Greg, you've spent years moving through academic leadership positions, but this is your first appointment as a provost. Now that you're sitting in that chair, what are you seeing about the role that you couldn't fully appreciate when you were preparing for it?Greg, What has surprised you most about being the person ultimately responsible for the academic side of the university?Kent: QUESTION 3 — Greg, let's talk about Pfeiffer. You've spent much of your career at larger institutions, and now you've chosen to take your first provost position at a university with fewer than 1,000 students.What attracted you to Pfeiffer, and now that you're there, what opportunities do you see in leading the academic side of a university of this size?Dean: QUESTION 4 — Greg, accreditation has been an important part of your work for years. You've served as a SACSCOC liaison, and you've discussed accreditation extensively through your podcasting. But now you're looking at it from a different perspective—as a provost with responsibility for much of the academic and accreditation work of an institution.Has sitting in the provost's chair changed the way you think about accreditation and the role it should play in strengthening an institution?Follow-up: When an institution is going through accreditation renewal—or dealing with other accreditation concerns—what role does the provost play in bringing faculty, administrators, and the board together?Kent: QUESTION 5 — Greg, the provost's role has traditionally centered on academic quality, faculty, and the curriculum. But today, particularly at a small university, it's difficult to separate academics from enrollment, retention, finances, technology, and the changing expectations of students and employers. Is the role of the provost fundamentally changing, and what does a successful provost at a small college need to understand today that perhaps wasn't as important 5 or 10 years ago?Dean: QUESTION 6 — Greg, our last question concerns the future. It's five years from now. What do you think will be fundamentally different about successful small colleges and universities compared with today?ClosingKent: Greg, thank you for joining us and for sharing your perspective as a first-time provost. You've given us a thoughtful look at academic leadership, the opportunities and challenges of leading a small university, and how the provost role continues to evolve. We appreciate your insights and your time, and we wish you all the best as you begin this new chapter at Pfeiffer University.For those listening or viewing, visit www.smallc
- 4 weeks ago57 min
The Shrinking Pipeline: International Students and the Small College
Dean: Welcome to this live edition of Small College America and our Consequential Conversations series. I’m Dean Hoke, joined by my co-host Kent Barnds. Today we’re discussing “The Shrinking Pipeline: International Students and the Small College.” We’ll examine the current environment, what it means for smaller institutions, and the choices college leaders face.Kent: We are joined by three people who bring distinct perspectives to international education. Dr. Fanta Aw is Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. She spent more than three decades at American University, including as Vice President of Undergraduate Enrollment, Campus Life, and Inclusive Excellence. She previously served as NAFSA’s elected President and Chair of its Board of Directors from 2013 to 2016, before returning as its CEO. Karin Fischer is The Chronicle of Higher Education’s international reporter. For more than two decades, she has covered international students, study abroad, and the growing influence of geopolitics on higher education. She also writes Latitudes, The Chronicle’s newsletter on global education. Liz Nino is Executive Director of International Enrollment at Augustana College. She has helped build Augustana’s international recruitment program and continues to travel extensively, meeting prospective students and families. She brings the perspective of someone navigating recruitment and enrollment decisions directly in the field. Fanta, Karin, and Liz, welcome to Small College America.Dean: We’ll begin with a brief assessment from each guest, then move into paired discussions. Please submit questions throughout the program; we’ll address as many as time allows near the end.Dean to Karin Fischer: Karin, from your reporting and conversations with students and institutions, how would you describe the international enrollment situation in the United States right now? What are the developments that deserve the most attention?Kent to Fanta Aw: Fanta, from NAFSA’s perspective, how do you assess the current policy and international education environment? What are the most consequential uncertainties for students and institutions?Dean to Liz Nino: Liz, when we interviewed you previously, we discussed Augustana’s success in building a substantial international student population. Since then, the recruitment environment has changed dramatically. You’re still traveling internationally and meeting directly with students and families. What are you hearing today that is different from even a year or two ago? And how are visa difficulties and changing perceptions of the United States affecting students’ decisions?THE SMALL-COLLEGE DIFFERENCE Kent: Karin and Fanta, much of the national discussion treats international enrollment as a single higher education story. But Karin, you noted in our preparatory conversation that small colleges’ undergraduate focus may offer some protection compared with institutions dependent on graduate enrollment. Fanta, you also reminded us that small colleges differ widely in their resources, locations, and missions. How does the current situation affect small colleges differently from larger universities? And what separates institutions with room to adapt from those with fewer options?MORE THAN A TUITION NUMBER Dean: Fanta and Liz, much of the discussion about declining international enrollment focuses on tuition revenue and institutional finances. But at many small colleges, international students are also an important part of the educational experience, bringing different perspectives into classrooms and campus life. How should small colleges think about the consequences of declining international enrollment beyond the financial impact? And what might be lost, particularly at residential institutions, if international students become a smaller part of the campus community?THE CHANGING RECRUITMENT MARKET: Kent: Karin and Liz, international students have more choices about where to study, while universities in other countries are competing for their attention. At the same time, larger and better-known U.S. institutions can draw on established reputations and recruitment networks. What does this changing competitive landscape mean for a small college that may not be familiar to students and families abroad? And how can those institutions communicate the value of a residential liberal arts education when students are weighing reputation, affordability, safety, and visa uncertainty? WHAT LEADERS SHOULD DO NOW: Dean: Fanta and Liz, some colleges are responding to the current uncertainty by considering reductions in international recruitment and re
- Sep 29, 202631 min
Small Colleges Strong Communities: Matt Lindsey President Kansas Independent College Association
Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and I’m joined by my co-host Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group.Dean: Today, we’re joined by Matt Lindsey, President of the Kansas Independent College Association, a role he has held since 2012. Matt represents 21 nonprofit colleges and universities across Kansas, advocating for the independent sector at both the state and federal levels and helping member institutions collaborate on issues including affordability, access, student success, and long-term sustainability. Before joining KICA, Matt led Kansas Campus Compact and worked in public policy consulting in Washington, D.C. He was a Harry S. Truman Scholar at the University of Tulsa, where he earned degrees in economics and political science, and later earned a Master of Public Policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. And Matt, I discovered one unusual item you don’t see every day. While working with the City of San Diego, your contributions to downtown public-private partnerships were recognized when August 25, 2005, was officially proclaimed “Matt Lindsey Day.” I think you may be the first guest we’ve had who has his own day. They must have really liked you! Matt, welcome to Small College America.Question 1: Matt’s Job as an Association President. Matt, you’ve led the Kansas Independent College Association since 2012. For people who may not really understand what a state independent college association president does, tell us about your role. What does a typical week look like, and how do you balance being an advocate, convener, resource—and sometimes perhaps a sounding board—for your presidents and their institutions?Question 2: The Kansas Story. Matt, when I spoke to the KICA group in July, I told them that before preparing for that presentation, I really didn't know much about Kansas' independent-college sector. I suspect many people outside the state would be surprised to learn that KICA is one of the larger independent college associations. How has Kansas developed—and maintained—such a substantial independent-college sector?Question 3: Collaboration While Remaining Independent. Your members are fiercely independent institutions, but small colleges increasingly need to consider shared services, consortia, joint academic programs and other partnerships. Where have you seen collaboration work particularly well in Kansas, and how much further do you think it can go?Question 4: What Does Matt See That an Individual President Doesn’t? You have a vantage point that an individual college president doesn’t have. You’re regularly talking with leaders from your institutions and seeing enrollment, workforce, legislative and financial issues across the entire sector. What does that statewide view tell you about the condition of small private colleges that an individual president or board might not see?Question 5: Perception of Elected Officials about Independent Colleges. Matt, I would imagine that in your role you spend considerable time with state legislators, the governor's office, and members of Kansas' congressional delegation. From those conversations, what do you think policymakers' overall impression is of independent colleges? And perhaps more importantly, what do they least understand about your institutions and the students they serve?Question 6: Five Years From Now — The Future of Kansas Independent Colleges. Matt, let's close by looking ahead. Five years from now, when you gather the presidents of Kansas' independent colleges, what do you think this group will look like? What will the institutions that are thriving have done differently to position themselves for the future?Possible Follow-up: If you could give your members one piece of advice today about preparing for those next five years, what would it be?ClosingKent: Matt, thank you for joining us and for helping us better understand Kansas’ independent colleges, the role they play in their communities, and the opportunities and challenges facing small colleges. We appreciate your perspective and your time.For those listening or viewing, visit www.smallcollegeamerica.net to learn more about Small College America, find past and upcoming episodes, leave comments, and subscribe. Dean: On behalf of our guest, Matt Lindsey, my co-host, Kent Barnds, and me, thank you for joining us.
- Sep 22, 202633 min
Accreditation in a Time of Change
Kent Barnds: “Welcome to Small College America, a podcast dedicated to exploring the role and value of small colleges in the higher education landscape. I'm Kent Barnds, Executive Vice President of Augustana College, and I’m joined by my co-host Dean Hoke, Co-Founder of Edu Alliance Group.”Dean: Today, we’re joined by Dr. Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Heather has served as a faculty member, chief academic officer, accreditation peer evaluator, and in several leadership roles at Middle States before becoming President in 2020. She has also been actively involved in national accreditation policy and federal rulemaking.Heather, welcome to Small College America. I understand that when you're not thinking about accreditation, the Delaware beaches—and two Chihuahuas—provide a pretty good change of pace.Kent: Question 1: Heather’s Journey — Seeing Accreditation From Both SidesHeather, before we get into some of the major changes taking place in accreditation, I’d like our audience to know a little more about you. You’ve been a faculty member, a chief academic officer, a peer evaluator, and now president of Middle States. How have those different experiences shaped the way you think about accreditation and what institutions need from an accreditor?Dean: Question 2: The Changing Accreditation Landscape — Why Middle States Left C-RACRecently, Middle States announced it is leaving the Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions, to to pursue broader partnerships. Can you tell our audience more about the Council of Recognized Accrediting Commissions and why you and Northwest decided to withdraw now? Kent: Question 3: Federal Rulemaking — How Significant Are These Changes?You participated in the federal negotiated rulemaking process, and we now have proposed regulations that could significantly change accreditation. When you look at the entire package — student outcomes, transfer credits, faculty oversight, institutional costs, and changes affecting accreditors themselves — which provisions concern you most, and which might actually improve the system?Dean: Question 4: Financial Stress — When Should the Accreditor Enter the Conversation?Small colleges are dealing with declining enrollment, tighter margins, and in some cases serious financial stress. From an accreditor’s perspective, what are the warning signs that an institution may be moving from financially challenged to genuinely at risk?Kent: Question 5: Mergers and Partnerships — The Part People UnderestimateWhen we met, you made an interesting point: the legal transaction in a merger can actually be the relatively straightforward part. The more difficult work can be integrating services, curricula, and institutional cultures while honoring each institution’s legacy. What role does an accreditor play in helping institutions navigate that process?Dean: Question 6: Five Years From Now — What Does Accreditation Become?Let’s close by looking ahead. Five years from now, with more competition among accreditors, new federal requirements, AI, changing demographics, new credentials, and continuing financial pressure on institutions, how different do you think accreditation will look from what we know today?ClosingKent: Heather, thank you for joining us and for helping us better understand both the changing role of accreditation and what those changes mean for small colleges. We appreciate your perspective and your time.For those listening or viewing, visit www.smallcollegeamerica.net to learn more about Small College America, find past and upcoming episodes, leave comments, and to subscribe. Dean: On behalf of our guest, Heather Perfetti, my co-host, Kent Barnds, and me, thank you for joining us.
- Sep 15, 202649 min
Mergers, Acquisitions and Reinvention: What Small Colleges Need to Know
Welcome everyone to this special edition of Small College America and the first of our Consequential Conversations series. I’m Dean Hoke, and I’m joined by my co-host Kent Barnds. Today’s conversation is “Mergers, Acquisitions and Reinvention: What Small Colleges Need to Know.”Mergers and partnerships are no longer subjects that small colleges can afford to discuss only when they are in trouble. Today we want to look at when institutions should begin considering their options, what makes these efforts work, what can cause them to fail, and what presidents and boards need to know before circumstances narrow their choices. We have three panelists who bring both direct institutional experience and extensive work with colleges considering partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other forms of reinvention. Let me briefly introduce them:• Chet Haskell, Co-Director of the Center for College Partnerships and Alliances, brings extensive higher education leadership and experience with institutional partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions.• Barry Ryan, Co-Director of the Center for College Partnerships and Alliances, has worked with institutions on partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic options for colleges facing change.• Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President of Gannon University, has spent more than two years leading the Gannon-Ursuline College merger and brings the perspective of a sitting president navigating the process in real time.Question 1 - When Should the Conversation Begin? One of the themes we want to explore today is timing. If an institution waits until it needs a merger or partnership to survive, has it already waited too long? What signs should tell a president and board that it is time to begin seriously exploring strategic partnerships, mergers, or other alternatives?Question 2 - The Gannon-Ursuline Experience. Walter, you have been living this process for more than two years. Take us inside the Gannon-Ursuline merger. What brought the two institutions to the table, what made you believe the combination could work, and what have been the most important lessons so far? Barry, from your experience, what stands out to you about the conditions that make a merger like this possible?Question 3 - A Merger Is Not the Only Option. When people hear that a small college is considering collaboration, they often jump immediately to merger or closure. But there is a much broader range of possibilities. What options should institutions be considering before a full merger, and how does a college determine which level of partnership or integration best fits its circumstances?Question 4 - Boards, Presidents, Mission and Culture. These decisions are about more than finances. They involve governance, institutional identity, mission, alumni, faculty, staff, and community. What roles should the president and board play in beginning and managing these conversations, and how do you protect mission and culture while still being willing to make significant change?Question 5 - Why Promising Partnerships Fail. Not every promising partnership or merger succeeds. From what you have seen, what are the most common reasons these efforts break down? Are the biggest obstacles financial, cultural, governance-related, personality-driven, timing—related, or something else?Question 6 - What Should Leaders Do Now? Let’s close the main discussion by looking forward. If you were speaking privately with a president or board chair of a small college that is stable today but concerned about the next five to ten years, what would you tell them to be doing now to preserve the greatest number of options for the institution’s future?Question 7 - Quick Insights. I’d like each of you to give us one brief answer. What is one thing you wish more presidents and trustees understood about mergers, partnerships, or institutional reinvention? Please keep it to about 60 seconds each.Additional Questions from AudienceClose
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