Enrollment Management

The ingredients for success in realizing institutional objectives consist of several key factors. Understanding an institution’s market position, evaluation of the viability of current and future academic programs, strategic and tactical planning, attaining accreditation approvals - these are all critical facets of achieving success. The Education Advisory Group offers experience and expertise in providing enrollment management consulting, strategic planning, professional development, and other services. Learn more about each of these services below, and then more about marketing services here.

Strategic Planning

How well an institution carries out its mission is predicated on the clarity of its vision and the focus of its map to success. Developing an institutional strategic plan is not only a necessary process for any accredited college or university, but is also an opportunity to sharply focus its operational direction in a dynamic and transformative way - such that a school’s mission is realized more effectually. The Education Advisory Group has experience coordinating strategic planning at higher education institutions.  EAG experts have worked with regional accreditors from across the country, and developed and chaired entire institutional strategic planning processes. Learn more here.

Professional Development

An institution is only as strong as the people who run it.  The Education Advisory Group’s customized Higher Education Professional Development Workshops© provide valuable training that elevates the skill set of your managers and staff to meet the challenges of today’s competitive landscape. Time management, effective communication, customer service skills, leadership qualities, and impactful management techniques are all facets of a dynamic institutional team.  Programs in Customer Service, Management, Leadership, and Recruitment Training are all designed and customized specifically for higher education institutions.  Learn more here.

Accreditation Approvals

Working with state and national accrediting agencies is a complex process.  Whether your institution is seeking to open a new campus, add a new program, get approval for online offerings, or even manage itself out of a probationary or warning status, interfacing with state and regional agencies requires experienced experts who know how to manage the process to its desired conclusion.  As the number and nature of government regulations that affect higher education become increasingly cumbersome, utilizing skilled professionals who know how to navigate the necessary channels has become essential. Learn more here.

Enrollment Consulting

The changing nature of how current and prospective students communicate, and the shifts in their decision-making process and what influences them in making their college choices are all critical factors in a school’s ability to realize its enrollment objectives. Even when objectives have been met historically, past performance does not guarantee future success. Successful enrollment management requires constant evolution, and involves not only understanding exactly how all the above influences are affecting admissions and retention, but being able to outline detailed strategies based on the current practices that will keep your institution competitive – and give it an advantage. Learn more here.