The 20 Things I Know Walking Into a Financially Failing Institution (and how to fix them!)

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David A. Armstrong, J.D., the 10th President of St. Thomas University, shares his proven strategies for turning around small, faith-based colleges and universities facing serious challenges. Drawing on his deep experience rescuing institutions from the brink of closure, President Armstrong outlines the 20 essential steps every leader must take to restore financial health, enrollment growth, and long-term success. In this powerful series, he offers actionable insights and leadership lessons for anyone tasked with transforming higher education institutions in crisis.

Episodes

  1. MAY 6

    Ep. 06 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 16, 17, and 18

    We continue with The 20 Things. Number 16, The Policy & Procedure Desert Number 17, Giving It Away Number 18, School Spirit is a Ghost

    38 min

  2. MAY 5

    Ep. 05 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 13, 14, and 15

    We continue with The 20 Things Number 13, Paying Others to Tell Your Story Number 14, The Board Is In the Dark Number 15, People Are Not Being Held Accountable

    49 min

  3. MAY 5

    Ep. 04 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 10, 11, and 12

    We continue with The 20 Things Number 10, WAYMISH Culture Number 11, Not Making Money at Your Core Function Number 12, Trying to Raise Money, Rather Than Finding Investors

    31 min

  4. MAY 5

    Ep. 03 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 7, 8, and 9

    We continue The 20 Things with Number 7, If I Need Consultants, I Don't Need You Number 8, Athletics Are Not Institution First Number 9, No Partners, Only Vendors

    52 min

  5. MAY 5

    Ep. 02 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 4, 5, and 6

    We continue The 20 Things with Number 4, Shared Governance Denial Number 5, A Can't-Do Attitude is Present in Revenue Production Number 6, Everybody Hates I.T.

    58 min

  6. MAY 5

    Ep. 01 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 1, 2, and 3

    Today, we start The 20 Things I Know with Number 1, We Have Lost that Vision Thing Number 2, The Poverty Pit Number 3, The Front Porch is Falling Off the House

    35 min

  7. MAY 5 · BONUS

    Ep. 00 - The 20 Things I Know - Get to Know President Armstrong

    On our Episode 00, President Armstrong shares an overview of his life story so far. Get to know the man behind The 20 Things I Know Walking Into a Financially Failing Institution (and how to fix them!)

    37 min
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David A. Armstrong, J.D., the 10th President of St. Thomas University, shares his proven strategies for turning around small, faith-based colleges and universities facing serious challenges. Drawing on his deep experience rescuing institutions from the brink of closure, President Armstrong outlines the 20 essential steps every leader must take to restore financial health, enrollment growth, and long-term success. In this powerful series, he offers actionable insights and leadership lessons for anyone tasked with transforming higher education institutions in crisis.

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