Accreditation sanctions are not a death sentence—they are a wake-up call. This session will explore how institutions can respond to probation or warning status with strategic clarity, courageous leadership, and a commitment to institutional transformation. Using real-world case studies for lessons learned, panelists will examine how colleges and universities can turn setbacks into platforms for long-term success.
Jon Gering, President, Bethel College (KS)
David King, President, Ursuline College (OH)
Hakim J. Lucas, President, Virginia Union University
Richanne C. Mankey, President, Defiance College (OH)
Roderick L. Smothers, Special Assistant to the President, Virginia Union University; Former President, Philander Smith University (AR)