If the Time Comes: Closing a College Wisely
Two presidents, a board chair and a lawyer -- all with direct experience in college closures -- will share their insights on how to plan thoughtfully for institutional closure.
For most colleges and universities, closure is a last resort. But as enrollment and financial pressures intensify, more institutions may come to recognize that closing is inevitable. However, even if this time comes, leaders still face important and difficult choices about when and how to do it; choices that can make a real difference to students, staff and other stakeholders. So it is incumbent on them to understand and consider what is involved, though fortunately, few have been through the process.
In this webcast, two presidents, a board chair and a lawyer -- all with direct experience in college closures -- will share their insights in a brief presentation and a moderated panel discussion led by Inside Higher Ed Editor Doug Lederman on how to plan thoughtfully for closure in ways that:
- Prioritize the needs of students
- Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations
- Communicate clearly with the many key constituents
- Recognize the emotional toll of the process
This webcast was made possible in part by the support of the Transformational Partnerships Fund. The Transformational Partnerships Fund has requested that registration information not be shared with them (or any other party) and will only be used by Inside Higher Ed to host the webcast. During the webcast, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions on an anonymous basis.
