Financial Balancing Act
Mary emphasizes the critical need for public health measures during a crisis while grappling with the financial implications for tuition-dependent institutions. With a significant reduction in campus population, the college faces a daunting challenge: balancing fixed costs against a sharp decline in revenue. Tough decisions, including furloughs, reflect a collective understanding that sacrifices are necessary to navigate these troubled waters until conditions improve.In this clip
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Masters of Scale
Rapid Response: Building a bridge over troubled waters, with Spelman College president Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell
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