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Webinar

Governing for the long haul: A toolkit for institutional sustainability  

On-demand webinar presented for CACUBO

June 9, 2025 · Authored by Rebekah Martin, Daniel Greenstein, John Runte

In this on-demand webinar, Baker Tilly’s higher education leaders share effective governance strategies to ensure the sustainability of your institution. We explore trends in today’s higher education environment to offer actionable insights into the current state of U.S. institutions. Within the framework of the Path to Sustainability toolkit, we review institutional health indicators and the levers available to impact an institution’s trajectory. Integrating sustainability practices and key measures into the core of your operations is crucial for embracing diverse perspectives and fostering informed decision-making. We discuss identifying essential metrics for board members and management to measure and track progress towards organizational goals.

Key takeaways

After watching this webinar, you will be able to:

Discuss key trends in higher education and the current state of U.S. institutions  
Review the framework within the Path to Sustainability toolkit   
Identify key metrics to measure and track organizational goals  
Share critical questions for those charged with governance