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

November 9, 2026

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)
Chair: Tina DeNeen, Associate Executive Director Education & Member Development, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)