4. From Demographic Cliff to Fiscal Strategy Part Two

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