A peer-to-peer discussion with the Dean Emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business.

🎙️In this essential episode of the Deans' Counsel Podcast, hosts Jim Ellis and David Ikenberry sit down with Avijit Ghosh, Dean Emeritus at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business.

Ghosh delivers a frank, necessary perspective, challenging university leaders on the core issues defining the future of higher education.

“What I'm saying is we have to think up. Universities need to start thinking differently,” said Ghosh.

The conversation gets to the heart of the industry’s most high-stakes debates, pushing every dean and administrator to confront critical questions:

Value Proposition: Are you delivering a solid Return on Investment (ROI) for your graduates?

• The Enrollment Cliff: How will your organization plan to address the looming demographic cliff and flattening student demand?

• Defining Success: How do you redefine success when the industry roadmap has drastically changed?

• Ghosh emphasizes the urgency of forward-thinking strategy:

“The demographic cliff is real, if you're only focusing on high school graduates.”

Don't just analyze the turbulence—learn how to navigate it. Tune in now to Episode 70 of the Deans’ Counsel Podcast to get the strategic insights you need to lead change in today’s landscape.

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Photos courtesy of Avijit Ghosh.

Read more about Avijit Ghosh here.