3. From Demographic Cliff to Fiscal Strategy: Financial Agility in an Era of Enrollment Volatility

The demographic cliff is no longer theoretical; it is operational.

In Part I of our discussion on Accreditation Insights, Rebekah Mazone of FuturED examines what presidents, boards, and CFOs must understand now about:

• Enrollment volatility

• Heightened price sensitivity, even among higher-income families

• Multi-year forecasting models

• Automation in budgeting and reporting• Early financial warning signals

The level of clarity and foresight shared in this discussion has the potential to prevent costly missteps and long-term institutional strain.

If you serve in institutional leadership, this is practical insight you can apply immediately!