Episode 27 - Ed Up Insights ft. Rick Staisloff

Rick Staisloff is a nationally recognized leader in higher education finance and strategy and the founder and senior partner of rpk GROUP, a consulting firm focused on helping colleges and universities build financially sustainable business models. With more than two decades of experience across public and private institutions, state agencies, and legislative bodies, Rick has been a leading voice in reframing how higher education leaders think about cost, value, and return on investment. His work with organizations such as the American Council on Education, the Association of Governing Boards, NACUBO, and major foundations has helped shape a new language and set of metrics around affordability and long-term sustainability. Drawing on his background as a former campus CFO and policy analyst, Rick brings a practical, data-informed approach to guiding institutional leaders through complex change while keeping mission and student success at the center.