Even as most college leaders expect revenue growth next year, more than a third are cutting campus services and pouring money into AI, fundraising and compliance efforts as fears of recession and policy uncertainty mount, according to a new report from BDO, a global consulting firm. More than a third of college leaders are cutting campus services despite widespread expectations for revenue growth. AI, fundraising and compliance are attracting new investment dollars as institutions look to boost efficiency, diversify revenue and navigate mounting regulatory uncertainty. Leaders are learning from the pandemic by building larger cash cushions and protecting reserves.
