As Frank Anthony settles in as Seymour University’s new president, he confronts ongoing fiscal and leadership challenges. The university is in dire financial straits, the campus suffers from a substantial deferred maintenance problem, enrollment is unstable, and the global economy is in a tailspin.

In the early morning hours of November 18, 1999, Texas A&M University experienced a catastrophic event that quickly became one of the biggest media stories of the year.

In the aftermath of an unprecedented and tragic event that had captured the nation’s attention, Texas A&M President Ray Bowen was responsible for deciding the optimal form and substance of what was sure to be a closely-watched and emotionally-charged investigation of the bonfire collapse

Developed by the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Graduation School of Education, “Great Lakes State University” is an interactive, in-class simulation exercise focused on crisis leadership in higher education at a small public university.

Developed by the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Graduation School of Education, the “College of the Great Lakes” is an interactive, in-class simulation exercise focused on crisis leadership in higher education at a small private university

Vice President for Student Affairs Grace Josephs has been summoned from her summer vacation by Monsignor University’s newly appointed President, Reverend Francis Dunn. Just one week into his presidency, Dunn has received a disturbing e-mail from a wealthy alumnus about the Women’s Center, which Josephs oversees.

As a temporary measure, Josephs orders the link to NOW deactivated while the issue is considered at greater length.

Young and energetic, Jim Benvenuto, new Dean of the Business School, arrives at Midstate after earning much support from the search committee.

Blair Sheppard, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, considered customized executive education the key to a strong financial future for the institution.

This case describes several days in the life of a chief librarian at a small liberal arts college. Time management and delineation of responsibilities are key issues.