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<p>As many colleges are facing substantial financial challenges, institutional presidents are under increasing pressure to deliver results immediately after assuming the position. In this paper, I examine whether new college presidents are able to increase revenues, decrease expenditures, and improve the overall financial margin. I find little evidence that new leadership at public universities improved the financial position of their institutions in any meaningful way. However, new leaders at private institutions—especially at non-research universities—cut expenses to match declining revenues and right the financial ship.</p>

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Can New Presidents Improve Colleges’ Financial Health?

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    2025年6月2日

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  • Robert Kelchen

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As many colleges are facing substantial financial challenges, institutional presidents are under increasing pressure to deliver results immediately after assuming the position. In this paper, I examine whether new college presidents are able to increase revenues, decrease expenditures, and improve the overall financial margin. I find little evidence that new leadership at public universities improved the financial position of their institutions in any meaningful way. However, new leaders at private institutions—especially at non-research universities—cut expenses to match declining revenues and right the financial ship.