Writings by Randall

For educational institutions, the greatest threat is not declining enrollment. It is refusing to adapt. Demographic shifts, rising operating costs, and changing student preferences are forcing colleges, universities, and independent schools to reconsider long-held assumptions about independence. Strategic mergers and affiliations should not be viewed as admissions of failure, but as thoughtful leadership decisions to strengthen missions, expand opportunities, and better serve future students. Sometimes preserving the mission requires changing the structure.