4. From Demographic Cliff to Fiscal Strategy Part Two

<p>Accreditation does not pause when financial pressure intensifies.</p><p>In Part II of our conversation with Rebekah Mazone of FuturED on <em>Accreditation Insights</em>, we move beyond surface-level concerns and confront the structural questions shaping institutional viability:</p><p>Are presidents and CFOs genuinely aligned around strategy and risk?<br>Is enrollment forecasting meaningfully integrated with long-term financial planning?<br>Are merger conversations proactive and disciplined or driven by urgency?</p><p>Rebekah offers a grounded, forward-looking perspective on what 2026 will require from governing boards and executive teams.</p><p>The clarity and foresight shared in this discussion have the potential to prevent costly missteps and long-term institutional strain.</p><p>Leaders intent on navigating volatility with discipline should consider this essential listening! Tune in!</p>