New Chancellor, New Vision, New Plan and Extraordinary Results at a Public University
I had the honor of working with the team at Purdue University Fort Wayne this past cycle during a period of historic change:
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New President, New Vision, New Plan and Extraordinary Results at Small HBCU
When I first met Dr. Lester McCorn and Ms. Archinya Ingram at a conference last January, he was a newly appointed Interim President and she was the Vice President for Finance at Clinton College in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
» Read moreNew President, New Vision, New Plan and Extraordinary Results at Small Christian College
Terry Stine came to St. Louis Christian College after an extremely successful tenure as the President at Boise Bible College. He returned to his Missouri roots to take the Presidency during an extremely difficult period of declining enrollment and decreasing revenue. Stine brought his passion for the mission of the institution and his leadership experience to a college in need of transformation.
» Read moreInnovation, Transformation: A Playbook for Success
For nearly thirty years, we’ve written extensively on higher education best business practices for College Planning and Management and Enrollment Manager. We’ve also shared important thoughts as publishers via a major national presidential thought series, President to President.
» Read moreChallenging Headlines for Higher Education Mean “Time to Act” for Many Institutions
These are trying times for many colleges and universities. The spate of headlines regarding retrenchment and closings in recent years is alarming. Pressure is being felt by public institutions, religious-affiliated colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and myriad private schools. Media headlines tell the story
» Read morePlanning for Growth: Making the Most of a Transitional Period
Presidential transitions often precede campus transformation, ushering in new periods of growth and visibility for the institution. Effective presidents and their teams take full advantage of a new CEO’s arrival, the “honeymoon” period of good will and excitement, and opportunities to prepare for success while evaluating current conditions.
» Read moreSecuring Applications for Financial Aid is as Important as Processing Them in a Timely Manner
Demonstrating to all students and their families how they can afford to pay for college is extremely important. Colleges and universities must make sure that they have financial aid processing operations that guarantee that both currently enrolled students and prospective students are packaged in a timely manner.
» Read moreRecently Passed Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Surprisingly Good News for Colleges and Universities
Congress has just passed an omnibus spending bill that increases education funding significantly. The funding increases came as a surprise to most higher education advocates. The President signed the bill despite a late threat to veto the package.
» Read moreThe Environmental Leader: How Sustainability Offers a Competitive Edge in Enrollment
A compelling reason for encouraging sound environmental practices: green initiatives can offer a competitive edge among prospective students. Curbing emissions and using clean, renewable energy sources will not only stabilize and reduce long-term energy costs, but also attract budding young environmentalists while fostering new opportunities for student research and synergistic relationships with external organizations.
» Read morePrioritizing Professional Advising and Intervention for At-Risk Students When Resources are Scarce
Retention and completion are real challenges at so many colleges and universities. Institutions serving large numbers of at-risk students face daunting obstacles. In my experience, systematic tracking, professional academic advising and active intervention can make a material difference in retention, completion and graduation rates. Unfortunately, implementing such an approach requires investments and many schools just do not have sufficient resources to introduce these initiatives institution-wide immediately. Tracking software is necessary to monitor academic progress, participation in co-curricular activities, financial aid application rates, outstanding balances in the Business Office or missed payments, class attendance and more. Individuals will need to be […]
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