In this two-part conversation, cohostsShanderson and Pillar are joined by Rebeka Mazzone, Principal at FuturEdFinance a firm focused on helping colleges and universities navigatelong-term viability in an increasingly competitive market. Rebeka discusses the financial challenges faced by higher education institutions, particularlysmaller ones, and with her extensive experience in financial strategy, she shares insights on how institutions can effectively navigate these challenges.

In Part Two, we shifted focus to the race to the bottom—a troubling trend in tuition discounting and value perception—and discussed how short-term decision-making might compromise institutional longevity.

If you're a college president, trustee, or accreditation leader grapplingwith strategy and sustainability, this conversation is essential listening.