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President Series · #359

Why No College is Too Big to Fail - with Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed

Dr. Paula Langteau, President · When Presentation College Closed

Apr 13, 2025 45 min
Why No College is Too Big to Fail - with Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed

What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How did Presentation College navigate closure with dignity & grace?

  • 02

    What financial warning signs indicate potential closure?

  • 03

    How can institutions best support students through teach-out agreements?

  • 04

    What emotional toll does closing take on leadership?

  • 05

    Why is early planning & transparency crucial?

  • 06

    Strategic enrollment management

Show notes

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #359,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed

YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.

During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.

Listen to more episodes from the "College Closure: Through The Eyes Of...." series here.

Dr. Jay M. Keehn is also the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of higher education professionals sharing their stories and socializing around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. Connect with him on LinkedIn to join THE CLUB.

  • How did Presentation College navigate closure with dignity & grace?
  • What financial warning signs indicate potential closure?
  • How can institutions best support students through teach-out agreements?
  • What emotional toll does closing take on leadership?
  • Why is early planning & transparency crucial?

Topics include:

  • Strategic enrollment management
  • Financial indicators of distress
  • Student-centered teach-out planning
  • Leadership during crisis
  • Post-closure transitions & healing

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