Executive Leadership Change on the Hilltop

[Stryker]

Yes And if they start cutting expenses I know what salaries to cut first

Does BU have the right trustees in place? I don't know who they are, but it doesn't sound like they may be the best bet for running a profitable business.

[Da Coach]

Does BU have the right trustees in place? I don't know who they are, but it doesn't sound like they may be the best bet for running a profitable business.

Current Bradley BOT-

https://www.bradley.edu/offices/president/trustees/

[bradleyfan124]

Current Bradley BOT-

https://www.bradley.edu/offices/president/trustees/

I see a couple on there I would get rid of right now

[Old Coach]

I see a couple on there I would get rid of right now

There are a couple of new trustees with significant financial leadership experience who I've heard have expressed major concern.

[bradleyfan124]

There are a couple of new trustees with significant financial leadership experience who I've heard have expressed major concern.

That"s a start.

[JMM28]

VP of Admissions, Justin Ball, resigned yesterday effective immediately.

[Old Coach]

VP of Admissions, Justin Ball, resigned yesterday effective immediately.

Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick...

[PhiAlphaBoy]

VP of Admissions, Justin Ball, resigned yesterday effective immediately.

As he should have. He was a huge disappointment and failure during his tenure.

[Bradley8792]

As I understand, the number of available high school graduates will drop in the next 3-5 years. Mix in the number of grads that will pursue others opportunities like construction trades, military etc, and its going to be very competitive for all college and universities to keep enrollment up. I’m hoping the Board is recognizing this and making corrective changes before things become too bad and can’t be corrected. I wonder if we might see additional changes in leadership. The last 4-5 years has been rough for enrollment and fundraising. I don’t think they can afford to go backwards in either department.

[ManMythLegend]

He was likely spending too much time trying to grow his real estate business instead of focusing on BU admissions.

[yoda]

There are a couple of new trustees with significant financial leadership experience who I've heard have expressed major concern.

yeah- big time- https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/07/31...7VYvgf6VGjb7Dg

Bring back Gary Roberts - this idiot group with a few holdover Glasser butt-kissers is running the University into the ground


btw- one member of the current Board of Trustees was significantly responsible for the decisions driving Methodist Medical Center,
a major, long-time, 120-year old Peoria institution & employer, into bankruptcy leading to fire sales to Iowa Health Corp, Unity Point then Carle...who the he** would take advice from such a loser?

[PhiAlphaBoy]

yeah- big time- https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/07/31...7VYvgf6VGjb7Dg

Bring back Gary Roberts - this idiot group with a few holdover Glasser butt-kissers is running the University into the ground

Personally, I like Gary Roberts and am thankful for him stepping up to help Bradley in their time of need. However, I don't think Brother Gary is up for this job as he showed he is out of touch and and somewhat disinterested. He had the opportunity to get rid of Glasser holdovers too but stayed with the status quo. I like the fact that Standifird has a business background and has been acting proactively before things really get out of hand.

[Old Coach]

There are a lot of problems at every level, enrollment being most alarming. 2019 fall undergrad enrollment was 4,636. One year ago, the 2022 fall undergrad enrollment was 4,026. Prior to Covid hitting, the University was preparing to deal with an $8 million deficit coming out of the 2019-2020 school year. In 2021, a May press release acknowledged $5 million in deficit but project a surplus by 2023 through "extensive financial planning", yet here we are talking about a $13 million deficit.

[bradleyfan124]

I think all Colleges and Universities around the country are dealing with this problem. Expenses are going up and kids are not going to four year educational programs like in the past.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

There are a lot of problems at every level, enrollment being most alarming. 2019 fall undergrad enrollment was 4,636. One year ago, the 2022 fall undergrad enrollment was 4,026.

Wow, try multiplying that sudden 600 student shortfall by Bradley's annual tuition. That number is staggering...that number is a huge part of the problem. I'm also guessing that student retention numbers have taken a hit as well.