In this issue
Wishing you a fantastic fall and a great start to the school year!
Member Reflections: Dr. Cynthia S. Visot
Dr. Cynthia S. Viscot, member of ZRG The Registry reflects on her recent placement serving first as Interim Chief of Staff and then, at the university president’s request, as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs.Philanthropy Won’t Fix the Budget, but It Can Help Build the Future
With rising costs, enrollment pressure, uncertain public funding, and growing questions about their business models, institutional leaders are being forced to make difficult financial decisions.HR in higher ed has to change while the work keeps coming
Higher education HR leaders are being asked to transform the function while keeping essential work moving. Larry Lewellen explores how interim leadership can create the capacity to take on major change without overloading the permanent team.New year, new me? The 2025-2026 HBCU Executive Leadership Turnover Report
The latest HBCU leadership data reveals a shift from widespread turnover to a new challenge: supporting a generation of presidents still early in their tenures.The evolution of higher education’s business model
Rosa Morris examines how shifting business models are reshaping the leadership capabilities higher education institutions need for what comes next.A Summer of Service, Leadership, and Impact
In this summer recap, Dr. Jeanine B. Went highlights how more than 140 ZRG The Registry Members provided experienced leadership across higher education, helping institutions navigate transitions and sustain progress in critical leadership roles nationwide.The Expanding Impact of Student Affairs
Drawing on his experience in higher education, Jim Martin explores the evolving demands on student affairs leaders and the leadership approaches institutions need to support students, teams, and campuses effectively.The Boardroom Blind Spot: Why Alignment Matters More Than Authority
Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith explores how board-president misalignment undermines institutional stability in higher education and offers practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen governance, leadership cohesion, and long-term institutional success.When people, passions, and opportunities align, doors open
Steven Wallace reflects on how relationships, shared purpose, and timely connections can open unexpected doors for leaders and organizations alike.The Presidency in Higher Education Is Evolving and Interim Leadership Has Evolved With It
Allan M. Hoffman examines the growing challenges facing college and university presidents, exploring how leadership turnover, evolving expectations, and institutional transitions are reshaping the role and what institutions can do to ensure continuity.Registry News & Updates
We recently launched Beyond the Bio, a new video series that goes beyond titles and résumés to introduce you to the people behind the Registry. Hear from our team about the experiences, personalities, and perspectives they bring to their work—and get to know the people you work with every day a little better.
Beyond the Bio: Meet Mike Cashion
Get to know more about Mike Cashion's role, the path that brought him to The Registry, and the work that happens behind the scenes to support members, engagements, and the relationships that make the network possible.Beyond the Bio: Meet September O’Keefe
Get to know more about September O'Keefe's role, the path that brought her to The Registry, and the work that happens behind the scenes to support members, engagements, and the relationships that make the network possibleBeyond the Bio: Meet Larry Lewellen
Larry Lewellen reflects on the experiences that have shaped his career, the leadership lessons he carries forward, and the perspective he brings to institutions navigating transition and change.Beyond the Bio: Meet Karen Whitney
In this first episode, meet Karen Whitney, Member and Senior Consultant with ZRG The Registry, as she shares more about her background, the experiences that have shaped her leadership perspective, and what she values most in working with institutions and leaders navigating moments of transition.HIRE AN INTERIM
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