TWICV - Special Edition with Laura De Veau October 25, 2024

With consolidations in many forms moving through colleges, Dr. Laura De Veau speaks from experience.

She addresses these quesstions in this special edition of 'This Week in College Viability'.

I reached out to Laura when I saw her post on Vanderbilt University announcing a new presence in Manhattan.  (After we recorded the podcast on October 25, 2024, Vandy announced a move to Florida as well.)  She addresses Vandy's moves and much more.

1. What are the top reasons a private college should consider a merger?
2. Do you believe the merger of 1-3 colleges is large enough to get to scale?
3. The general belief in HE literature is that colleges that should merge are waiting too long.  Do you believe that?  If so, what guidance would you give to colleges with difficult finances?
4. How would you characterize the anticipated benefits of the merger for students, faculty, and staff?
5. hat is the worst outcome for a merger?W
6. Will there be layoffs as a result of a college merger(s)?  If so, is that a good thing or bad thing?
7. How could a merger affect the overall student experience, including access to academic advisors, career services, and student support resources?  
8. Would mergers  increase class sizes or reduced access to faculty?