Navigating Communication and Cultural Challenges on Campus: Insights for College and University Leaders

AGB Trusteeship Podcast

As the upcoming election season approaches, board members and top campus administrators must increasingly anticipate and navigate cultural challenges with tact and insight. In this episode, Erin Bossen and Simon Barker of Blue Moon Consulting Group speak with AGB’s Morgan Alexander about proactive strategies that decision makers can pursue to foster inclusivity, navigate controversies, and maintain harmony within their institutions. Drawing upon their extensive experience in crisis and issues management, Erin and Simon shed light on the current cultural and political environment and the issues that the upcoming election season will inevitably exacerbate, addressing specific concerns that will likely shape the campus climate and impact student experiences at colleges and universities around the country.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the distinction between the board’s and the administration’s roles in managing cultural issues
• Clarifying institutional values and using them as a guide through complex issues
• Establishing parameters and processes for communicating (or not) with key constituencies Asking key questions of your leadership team to ensure your institution is prepared