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Sustaining Higher Ed is a monthly blog dedicated to helping college administrators and board trustees lead their organizations toward greater financial stability so they can stay on...

What if colleges and universities began to think of students more as customers (which they are)? How might that transform not only the strategic planning process, but the strategic goals and initiatives of the institution?

Higher education is among the sectors most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As in other sectors, the pandemic has acted as an accelerant of changes that were already underway.

Look beyond universities to a wider community of partners that can help build and sustain relevant and engaging adult learning programs.

A thoughtful approach to integrating can minimize the friction that an expanded adult learning program might generate. Read more!

As the economic impacts of the pandemic continue to unfold, many adults will need to find work in new industries and will require new skills to do so. Read more.

The use of commercial cards has been growing steadily, and adoption has become widespread across healthcare and higher education institutions. Learn more.

As cash is invested, an institution incurs more risk that cash will not be available when it is needed. Read our recommendations on balancing these risks.

PART 3 OF A SUSTAINING HIGHER ED BLOG SERIES Sustaining Higher Ed is a monthly blog dedicated to helping college administrators and board trustees lead their organizations toward...

This session focuses on opportunities for revenue diversification and new program offerings, as colleges and universities seek to leverage their reputation, reimagine utilization of their assets, and expand their program offerings to respond to new needs or emerging fields of study or to reach nontraditional audiences.

Administrative and curriculum redesign will be the focus of this session, with conversation focused on strategies to improve efficiencies, identify cost-sharing opportunities, and seek partners to improve both course content and the range of modalities through which it is offered.

This session will look at affiliation options through the perspectives of organizations seeking to merge or divest their holdings, and organizations seeking new opportunities through acquisition. Topics will include possible affiliation models, cultural considerations, and other factors that influence the success of an affiliation.