From Campus Footprint to Strategic Asset: How Colleges and Universities Can Build a Real Estate Strategy

Colleges, universities, and institutionally related foundations are under growing pressure to get more value from their physical assets. Yet many still treat real estate as an operational issue rather than a strategic one.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how boards, presidents, and foundation leaders can better understand and use their real estate portfolios to support long-term success. Drawing on trends, examples, and governance insights, we’ll highlight both the risks of standing still and the opportunities for institutions that take a more intentional approach. Participants will leave with practical ways to start thinking differently about real estate strategy.

We’ll explore how to:

• Recognize the strategic and financial impact of real estate decisions across institutions and foundations
• Identify common challenges and risks in managing and developing campus assets
• Understand key questions boards, presidents, and foundation leaders should ask when considering real estate strategy

Speakers:

Anthony Barbar, senior consultant, AGB; chair emeritus, Florida Atlantic University; president and CEO, Barbar & Associates
Stacey Bowie, executive vice president, finance and administration, and chief financial officer, Palm Beach Atlantic University