This document discusses challenges facing higher education institutions and strategies for creating and sustaining meaningful change. It identifies common concerns like student recruitment and retention, graduation rates, and accreditation. It also examines resistance to change through common myths that impede progress, such as needing a complete plan or single expert to lead change. The document advocates overcoming resistance by developing a clear vision and strategy, communicating goals, empowering others to act, and securing short-term wins to build momentum for anchoring new approaches. Key frameworks referenced include John Kotter's eight steps for leading successful organizational change.