In the ongoing debate that followed news that Sweet Briar would close, forever, this summer, people have argued about what led to the private college’s downfall and whether it could have been avoided. The question matters, as other women’s colleges and liberal arts schools consider their own futures, wondering if there are common threads and warning signs, and as advocates seek to save Sweet Briar with fundraisers and lawsuits. Several current and former board members have written their own analyses, most recently, former director Richard Leslie, who argued strongly about failed leadership.

June 11, 2015 ・ From The Washington Post