Course‑sharing and cross‑campus collaboration gained traction as institutions seek revenue and program breadth without heavy hiring. Adrian College detailed how membership in a course‑sharing consortium allowed the small tuition‑dependent institution to launch 38 new programs, cut academic costs by 13% without layoffs, and plan tuition relief. Systems and consortia are increasingly positioning shared online and in‑person offerings as tools to keep students on degree paths while reducing duplicate academic overhead. Higher‑ed leaders said course‑sharing can unlock program viability, enable specialization across campuses and preserve curricular access for students at institutions facing enrollment declines. Federal and system policymakers are watching these models for potential efficiency gains and student‑success outcomes.