Last month, we talked about the six most important financial questions a board and president need to understand and the financial tools you need to answer them. Now it’s time to focus on the answers to those questions, the decisions they require, and the metrics you should examine to understand the drivers to financial sustainability. […]
financial sustainability
Why is it difficult for higher ed to “right size” or “step-down” resources to maintain long-term financial stability?
Historically, universities have not worried as much about financial stability. They’ve always have a glut of students. They’re worrying now.
Shift the Conversation to ROI
Recently, I have realized the importance of shifting finance conversations away from cost and toward ROI, both tangible and intangible.
This Week in College Viability Podcast
Gary Stocker invited Rebeka Mazzone to be a guest on his This Week in College Viability podcast. It was a great talk!
What’s the Process for Achieving Financial Sustainability?
Today, many institutions are trying to reduce costs. Some are not liquid enough for a 2-5-year turnaround. I help them find options.
Communicating Sightlines to Financial Sustainability
We are faced with significant pressure to right-size our institutions while facing unknown enrollment headwinds. This makes it almost impossible to predict the future or achieve financial sustainability. As we see revenue eroded and face inflationary pressures, our presidents look to the finance department to close the gap. This is a difficult task given that […]