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How to beat the enrollment cliff: Act like Yamaha

University Business

In the face of a pending enrollment cliff, universities must seize the moment and embrace an enrollment shift, says Greg Clayton, president of enrollment management services at EducationDynamics, a partner of Unity. “We talk about the concept of a modern learner,” Clayton says.

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Leadership Potential

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Government/Political Science, Bowie State University; MPA, Management and Public Policy, Bowie State University; Graduate Certificate, Project Management, Bowie State University Mentors: Rev. Dominique Turner Institution: Morgan State University Graduate Program: Higher Education Administration Education: B.S.,

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Ten Thoughts on the Future of Higher Education Finance

Robert Kelchen

My higher education finance class this spring was a blast, as I try to make the most of getting into the classroom on a limited basis. On the second-to-last day of class, my students asked me to put together a lecture for the final day of class on where I see the field of higher education finance going.

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Struggling Schools Should Look to Merge Much Earlier, Say Experts

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

One reason is structural: that presidents and boards typically don’t look beyond the current budget year. I think, ‘I’m smart enough to manage my institution through this.’” They come from state governments, policy people, pundits. Another reason is psychological: college leaders have pride.

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New Jersey City University Continues Financial Recovery After 2022 Fiscal Crisis

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And the school is even “conservatively forecasting” a “break-even balanced budget for fiscal year 2024,” according to NJCU President Andrés Acebo. Some roles and departments – such as the divisions of administration and finance or student affairs and enrollment management – were consolidated. And they did.

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Leading in complexity: Are higher education leaders ready for the age of austerity?

SRHE

In this turbulent environment, leadership is not just about managing institutions it is about navigating uncertainty and ensuring that HEIs remain resilient, innovative, and globally competitive. And yet, many senior leaders step into their roles with little to no formal management training.

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Building the Dream Team: How to Form a Digital Transformation Committee for Your Institution

Creatrix Campus

There's a bigger picture here than just managing a project. A Project Manager This individual manages the project daily. They organize, manage, and track deadlines. They oversee project timelines and budgets. Strong project managers pay attention to every detail and finish on time.