Before you can budget for survival, you have to define what survival looks like.
financial sustainability
Operating vs. Non-Operating: The Silent Killer
The difference between breaking even and running a deficit may come down to how you’re classifying revenue.
What drives our cost structure in higher education?
With fewer families choosing college today, it may be time to rethink and revamp our cost structure to increase the value of higher ed.
My family’s view of the value of higher education
I know the value of education from my personal experience, but the outcomes have not kept pace with the price and demand is declining.
Top metrics to prepare for financial rightsizing
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. […]
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!