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Nobody wants a college to close, but enrollment and demographic trends, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are requiring some colleges to consider what steps they may need to take to survive and thrive. For some, the only option may be a merger or affiliation with another institution. Join Michael B. Alexander, President, Lasell University; Kasia Lundy, EY-Parthenon Principal, US Higher Education, Ernst & Young LLP; and Haven Ladd, EY-Parthenon US Education Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, as they discuss models for mergers, mitigating risks, and governance and execution considerations.

In the final episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, five members of the higher education community weigh in on the most pressing challenges facing students and what their organizations are doing to help create positive change. Responding to a two-part question from Neil Gavigan, NACUBO’s policy and advocacy manager, we hear from Chris Foster, The University of North Texas; Dr. Jhenai Chandler, The Institute for College Access and Success; Emmanual Guillory, The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; Jeremy DiGorio, Stetson University; and David Arnold, NASPA
 
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NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
Connect with Jhenai on LinkedIn
Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn
Connect with Emmanual on LinkedIn
Connect with David on LinkedIn
Connect with Neil on LinkedIn

In the fourth episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, Liz Clark, NACUBO’s vice president, policy and research, speaks with Andy Brantley, president and CEO of CUPA-HR and Choi Halladay, deputy executive director of business operations at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. Building on findings from the 2022 CUPA-HR Employee Retention Survey, they discuss “a recruitment and retention crisis” in higher education and the need for flexibility and innovation, as leaders seek to invest in their employees.
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NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 CUPA-HR Employee Retention Survey Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Andy on LinkedIn Connect with Choi on LinkedIn

In the third episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, Bryan Dickson, NACUBO’s director, student financial services and educational programs, speaks with José Rodriguez, vice president and chief information officer at Pomona College. Together, they discuss José’s “holistic approach” to cybersecurity, opportunities and threats of new AI platforms, and the importance of the human element in information technology.
 
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NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 EDUCAUSE’s 2023 Top 10 IT Issues Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn Connect with José on LinkedIn

In the second episode of a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark, speaks with Jim Hundrieser, NACUBO’s vice president for consulting services, and Laurie Bernotsky, executive vice president and provost at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. During their conversation, Liz, Jim, and Laurie discuss changing perceptions of higher education as well as strategies to support students, meet institutional goals, and adapt to new expectations in resource constrained environments.
 
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·       NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022
·       NACUBO Consulting
·       Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
·       Connect with Jim on LinkedIn
·       Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn

In this episode, the first in a five-part series based on NACUBO’s Top Five Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 project, NACUBO’s vice president for policy and research, Liz Clark, speaks with Susan Fitzgerald, associate managing director, global higher education and nonprofits, at Moody’s Investors Service. In addition to discussing Moody’s 2023 outlook for higher education, Liz and Susan touch on the changing environment around debt and lingering challenges from the pandemic.
 
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NACUBO’s Top 5 Higher Education Business Issues of 2022 Moody’s 2023 Outlook for Higher Education (complimentary; sign-in required) Commonfund’s 2022 HEPI Report EY-Parthenon Study Indicates Higher Education Long-Term Debt Increasing 4 Percent Per Year Connect with Liz on LinkedIn Connect with Susan on LinkedIn