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When Should University Presidents Speak Out?

Questions worth asking before deciding if and how to weigh in.

Pete Mackey

Pete Mackey, Ph.D.

President & Executive Strategist

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Colleges and universities often serve as laboratories for debate of the greatest flashpoints in our culture. Higher ed leaders will have to continue to decide when to speak out, or not.

Here are key questions worth asking before deciding to weigh in—and, if so, what to say.

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From strategy to messaging to interim leadership, we tailor our work to what your institution needs most.

What’s your next big challenge?

From strategy to messaging to interim leadership, we tailor our work to what your institution needs most.

What’s your next big challenge?

From strategy to messaging to interim leadership, we tailor our work to what your institution needs most.

What’s your next big challenge?

From strategy to messaging to interim leadership, we tailor our work to what your institution needs most.

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