With the recent election of President Trump, institutions of higher education need to prepare for possible shifts in federal policy. Schools should expect reduced student aid, the end of student debt forgiveness, and major structural changes at the U.S. Department of Education. Leaders need a clear view of their exposure. Fitler Square Strategies helps institutions assess these risks through political vulnerability audits. Vulnerability audits help institutions understand how

Fitler Square Strategies is a crisis communications firm that works with colleges and universities.

Most colleges and universities spread decision making across many offices. Leaders do not run things with a strict chain of command. This helps people feel free to speak up and work on their own, but it also creates communication problems. Your team needs a plan that respects this culture and still pushes a clear message across the whole institution. Here is a simple way to create a Communications Plan for Colleges and Universities Bring people into the room early. Invite voi