by Nick Willis | Oct 20, 2025 | Financial Aid, Strategy
Most colleges and universities are losing thousands, sometimes millions, of dollars every year through small, unnoticed gaps in their financial aid process. These revenue leaks quietly drain resources, weaken strategy, and limit the very mission our institutions are...
by Ryan Dougherty | Sep 19, 2025 | Enrollment, Strategy
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 diving into what can be done, determine if the goal was realistic and whether it was based on...
by Nick Willis | May 26, 2025 | Academics, Strategy
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 technological disruption change my discipline once before, with the calculator, and I now...
by Rob Westervelt | Apr 29, 2025 | Enrollment, Strategy
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 warning signal for small Christian colleges nationwide. Many are treating athletics as a...
by Rob Westervelt | Mar 25, 2025 | Strategy
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 firmly in Scripture — and the results speak for themselves. Cedarville welcomed its largest...
by Nick Willis | Mar 19, 2025 | Enrollment, Financial Aid, Strategy
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 on a dangerous path?” If you’ve ever had a similar thought, you’re not alone....
