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On the Ground: Observations and Recommendations from Chief Financial Officers Currently in Placements
Second in a series, this piece shares insights from Registry Members serving as interim CFOs, offering practical guidance for leaders preparing to step into campus roles amid evolving financial, operational, and strategic challenges.Welcoming Jeanine Went, PhD, as Vice President of Membership and Programs
ZRG The Registry is pleased to welcome Dr. Jeanine B. Went as Vice President of Membership and Programs. In this role, Jeanine will focus on strengthening member engagement, expanding programming, and supporting the connections between experienced higher education leaders and the institutions they serve. Stewarding Higher Education’s Future: Strategic Alignment in the Era of College Closures
In this article, Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith, a Member of ZRG The Registry, examines the growing challenge of college closures and the leadership choices that can help institutions build resilience. She outlines practical strategies for sustainability, emphasizing foresight, stewardship, and strategic alignment as higher education navigates increasing financial, demographic, and operational pressures.Asking if You Need an Interim President? You Might be Asking the Wrong Question.
As colleges and universities navigate leadership transitions, the conversation around interim leadership is becoming more urgent and more nuanced. In this timely article, Sr. Consultants and Members Jim Martin and Bob Smith explore why the institutions making the strongest leadership decisions start with mandate, not just role.AI can accelerate executive search. It can’t be trusted to decide leaders.
In this article from Lori Hemmer, Principal in ZRG's Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact practice, she explores the benefits and shortcomings of AI in higher education executive search.Meet Robin Tweedy, Principal at ZRG The Registry
Meet Robin Tweedy, Principal at ZRG The Registry. In this brief profile, we introduce Robin and explore how her depth of experience in executive search and higher education is supporting institutions as they navigate complex leadership needs and transitions.Expanding Leadership Through Associate Member Placements
Senior Consultant Rebecca Eckstein shares an update on the continued growth of our Associate Member program. As institutions seek experienced leaders for director-level and senior administrative needs, the program is expanding new pathways for seasoned professionals to provide immediate support, guidance, and specialized expertise across higher education.Meet Our Colleagues: ZRG Aspen Leadership Group
What happens when two trusted leaders in talent join forces under a global platform? The result is something greater than the sum of its parts: an expanded partnership that delivers deeper expertise and broader support for the members, institutions, and communities we serve. We’re pleased to spotlight our partners at ZRG Aspen Leadership Group, whose impact you may already know, particularly for their long-standing leadership in placing chief development and advancement officers within world-class higher education institutions. From Placeholder to Partner: The Expanding Role of Interim Leaders
Many members of the Registry community will bring their own perspectives on the role of the interim leader, often grounded in first-hand experience serving campuses during moments of transition. In this piece, Dr. Jim Martin extends that conversation to a wider audience and reinforces the value experienced interim leaders bring to institutions when continuity, judgment, and steady leadership matter most. Registry News & Updates
A Community Update Worth Celebrating
Welcoming new beginnings and new colleagues, this update highlights a joyful milestone in our community, continued support in membership operations, and upcoming opportunities to connect.An Important Update from ZRG The Registry
Read an important update about ZRG The Registry, from Rosa Morris, Global Market Leader for ZRG's Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact Practice. Meet Our New Marketing Leaders
Earlier this year, we welcomed two new marketing leaders: Suzy Pasqualetto and Rachel Fletcher. Both work across the ZRG Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact practice, which includes ZRG The Registry, ZRG Aspen Leadership Group, and other team members supporting the evolving needs of the institutions and organizations we serve.In Memoriam
Honoring the Legacy of Valued Members of ZRG The Registry: Michael Anthony Grandillo and Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM. Click here to read.HIRE AN INTERIM
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