St. Thomas University
The 20 Things I Know Walking Into a Financially Failing Institution (and how to fix them!)
David A. Armstrong, J.D., the 10th President of St. Thomas University, shares his proven strategies for turning around small, faith-based colleges and universities facing serious challenges. Drawing on his deep experience rescuing institutions from the brink of closure, President Armstrong outlines the 20 essential steps every leader must take to restore financial health, enrollment growth, and long-term success. In this powerful series, he offers actionable insights and leadership lessons for anyone tasked with transforming higher education institutions in crisis.
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Jan 22, 2026
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Ep. 08 - The 20 Things I Know - Epilogue 22.01.2026 12:46
We end The 20 Things with our Epilogue and last questions. Thank you for listening.
Ep. 07 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 19, and 20 21.01.2026 36:42
We continue with The 20 Things. Number 19, Data, Data, Data. Know Thyself! Number 20, Forgetting the Final Role of Leadership: Succession
Ep. 06 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 16, 17, and 18 06.05.2025 38:28
We continue with The 20 Things. Number 16, The Policy & Procedure Desert Number 17, Giving It Away Number 18, School Spirit is a Ghost
Ep. 05 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 13, 14, and 15 05.05.2025 48:33
We continue with The 20 Things Number 13, Paying Others to Tell Your Story Number 14, The Board Is In the Dark Number 15, People Are Not Being Held Accountable
Ep. 04 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 10, 11, and 12 05.05.2025 31:13
We continue with The 20 Things Number 10, WAYMISH Culture Number 11, Not Making Money at Your Core Function Number 12, Trying to Raise Money, Rather Than Finding Investors
Ep. 03 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 7, 8, and 9 05.05.2025 52:22
We continue The 20 Things with Number 7, If I Need Consultants, I Don't Need You Number 8, Athletics Are Not Institution First Number 9, No Partners, Only Vendors
Ep. 02 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 4, 5, and 6 05.05.2025 57:31
We continue The 20 Things with Number 4, Shared Governance Denial Number 5, A Can't-Do Attitude is Present in Revenue Production Number 6, Everybody Hates I.T.
Ep. 01 - The 20 Things I Know - Things 1, 2, and 3 05.05.2025 34:40
Today, we start The 20 Things I Know with Number 1, We Have Lost that Vision Thing Number 2, The Poverty Pie Number 3, The Front Porch is Falling Off the House
Ep. 00 - The 20 Things I Know - Get to Know President Armstrong 05.05.2025 36:46
On our Episode 00, President Armstrong shares an overview of his life story so far. Get to know the man behind The 20 Things I Know Walking Into a Financially Failing Institution (and how to fix them!)
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