Small-College Survival Tactics

Running a small college leaves leaders little margin for error. To maintain your college’s financial stability during lean times, experts recommend following a few big-picture guidelines.

Control spending to give yourself room to invest in areas with growth potential. Analyze the data to understand how to make effective cuts. And know that cutting hastily without winning buy-in from stakeholders can negate any benefits you might otherwise achieve.

Surviving as a Small College delves into these tactics and other strategies academic leaders should consider to build a more sustainable future for their institutions.