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Find the Revenue Leaks in Your Financial Aid
Most colleges and universities are losing thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars every year through small, unnoticed gaps in their financial aid process. These revenue...
You Missed Your Enrollment Goal, Now What?
Missing an enrollment goal can feel personal, and the pressure is real. But shortfalls can become inflection points that clarify what matters and catalyze change. Before...
AI is Here…What Happens to Christian Higher Education?
We're at a defining moment in higher education, one that will reshape the landscape for decades to come. I’m a mathematician living through the rise of AI. I’ve seen a...
Is Athletics Helping or Hurting Small Christian Colleges?
Lourdes University tripled its athletic roster over the last decade. But instead of growing enrollment, it saw a nearly 50% decline. This isn’t just Lourdes’ story—it’s a...
Debunking Enrollment Myths Costing You Students
It’s often not the unknowns that most hold us back. It’s the things we believe are true, but actually aren’t. Here are seven of the biggest enrollment myths that may be...
Cedarville University Doubles Down on Biblical Integration with Undeniable Results
At a time when many institutions are watering down their distinctives, Cedarville University is doing the opposite. They’re deepening their strategy — rooting it even more...
Why Are College Discount Rates Rising and Should You Care?
A higher education leader once asked, "Our discount rate keeps rising and our board keeps asking if we’re giving away too much. But we can’t afford to lose students. Are we...
Azusa Pacific Joins NCAA Division III—A Big Move for Christian College Sports
Azusa Pacific University’s decision to reinstate football at the NCAA Division III level isn’t just about bringing back a beloved sport — it’s a bold strategic move that...
The #1 Reason Strategic Plans Fail
Sadly, strategic plans often fail. You've probably seen it happen when leadership teams spend countless hours crafting detailed strategies, only to watch them fizzle out...