Beyond “Rightsizing”: Strategic Restructuring Without Losing Mission or Morale

November 9, 2026 Grand Ballroom III-IV

As independent colleges face enrollment pressure, financial strain, and demographic shifts, many are restructuring academic programs, staffing models, and administrative functions. This session explores how institutions can approach rightsizing as a strategic exercise rather than a reactive one—aligning enrollment realities, academic priorities, and financial sustainability while maintaining trust with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Keisha Campbell, University Registrar & Executive Director, Morgan State University (MD)
Doug McKenna, University Registrar, George Mason University (VA)
Ryan Steffy, Registrar, University of Baltimore (MD)
Moderator: Cassandra Moore, Director of Enrollment Development and Admissions, Anne Arundel Community College