The Year of the Great Reckoning

Jeff Selingo - Higher Education Author and Journalist

As higher education faces a period of profound transformation, institutions must contend with financial pressures, evolving student and parent expectations, and an uncertain future. In this fireside chat, University of Bridgeport’s chief financial officer and vice president for finance, Bill Guerrero, sits down with renowned higher education author and journalist, Jeff Selingo, to discuss the challenges and opportunities defining what Selingo calls The Year of the Great Reckoning.

This engaging session will explore:

• The shifting value of higher education in today’s economy
• The business model overhaul reshaping institutions
• How CFOs and leaders can effectively work with Boards of Trustees
• Exclusive insights from Jeff Selingo’s upcoming book

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will equip college and university leaders with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the future of higher education.

Learning Objectives

1. Analyze emerging challenges in higher education.
2. Evaluate adaptive business models and governance strategies.
3. Interpret key trends impacting higher education’s future.

CPE Available

• 1.5 Credits: Finance