Stetson Law's Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law & Policy is proud to offer this complimentary webinar series in partnership with Deloitte.
Accreditation Changes and Implications for Higher Education
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm Eastern
This panel will explore how evolving accreditation expectations are reshaping institutional operations. Panelists will discuss what is changing, why it matters beyond academic affairs, and how higher education leaders can respond in ways that strengthen institutional effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
MODERATOR
Patricia Salkin
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Graduate and Professional Divisions
Touro University
PANELIST
Dr. Cameron Howell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Commission for Public Higher Education
PANELIST
Dr. Tracey L. Schneider
Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Pressures of Higher Education Finances
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm Eastern
Financial pressures are reshaping higher education. This panel will explore the changes related to federal funding, shifting revenue models, and the operational implications of conditions increasingly tied to external support. Panelists will discuss how institutional leaders can navigate financial uncertainty.
MODERATOR
Evelyn Galletti
Principal
Deloitte Higher Education
PANELIST
Dr. Robert Kelchen
Professor and Department Head
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
PANELIST
Nicole Tirella
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
Boston University
Mergers and Acquisitions as Strategy
Thursday, January 21, 2027 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm Eastern
Much attention has been focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a strategy in higher education. Panelists will discuss how leaders can move beyond reactive program cuts to design more sustainable, mission-aligned approaches to growth, differentiation, and long-term institutional viability.
MODERATOR
Scott Friedman
Principal
Deloitte Higher Education
PANELIST
Tim Hurley
Principal
Deloitte Higher Education
PANELIST
Dr. Tracey L. Schneider
Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
AI as an Operational Catalyst in Higher Education: Risks and Opportunities
Wednesday, February 17, 2027 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm Eastern
So much of the debate about the use of AI has focused on instructional, curricular, and academic integrity issues. However, this panel will explore other dimensions of deployment of AI in higher education—how institutions are using AI to streamline operations and enhance service delivery across functions such as enrollment, student support, finance, and administration. Panelists will examine adoption strategies alongside the governance, risk, and workforce considerations leaders must address to capture value responsibly and sustainably.
MODERATOR
Dr. Tasha Austin-Williams
Principal
Deloitte Consulting Services
PANELIST
Dr. Jenifer Norton
Executive Director of Emerging Technologies
Moravian University
PANELIST
Dr. Anne Trumbor
Author, The Teacher in the Machine; Lead Author, The Future Is Now (Stanford)
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