Student housing has long been viewed as a core institutional function. But enrollment uncertainty, rising costs, deferred maintenance, and increasing political scrutiny are forcing universities to rethink how housing should be delivered, and who should truly own the risk.
As more institutions explore P3s, a critical question emerges: Are universities meaningfully transferring risk or simply reshaping it?
This candid, all-female panel will draw on real-world deal experience, including what worked, what didn’t, and what institutions wish they had structured differently. Panelists will explore:
- The gap between contractual risk transfer and operational reality
- Where universities retain hidden exposure
- Governance, flexibility, and long-term control considerations
- Practical lessons from past transactions that inform smarter decisions today
This session will offer a pragmatic framework to help university leaders assess housing strategy with clarity.