Amidst the many failed attempts throughout higher education to reduce overall sticker price, Ashland University is now enjoying a second successful year of significant tuition reduction. Come learn how this mid-sized private institution in north-central Ohio successfully carried out a $10,000 sticker price reduction by: Closely examining their market position Designing accurate financial models to account for the impact of tuition reduction Aligning financial aid packages with new tuition prices Utilizing appropriate marketing tactics with prospective and current students. Join us for a webcast led by chief administrators from Ashland University and discover how their successful approaches to these challenges can inform your own tuition reduction strategies.
Enrollment management and finance offices must work more closely together as institutions increasingly become tuition dependent. Finance officers that develop a more nuanced understanding of the enrollment market and how it impacts the student recruitment process are able to collaborate more successfully. However, developing such an understanding can be difficult because enrollment trends are often complex. Join us for a webcast that is designed to provide higher ed finance professionals with a more thorough understanding of the current enrollment market. Our expert instructor will give a data-driven overview of today’s enrollment trends and share how those trends are impacting both student recruitment and the overall enrollment goal-setting process.
Many donors regularly attend campus events associated with athletics, the arts, or other campus traditions. However, due to complicated logistics and limited budgets, donors may not be shown the appreciation they deserve. Don’t miss another opportunity to recognize your donors and deepen their engagement. Join us online to learn how you can demonstrate appreciation for your donors at campus events. Our expert instructor will address the following: How you can leverage existing events as stewardship touches for your donors Logistical and planning considerations to keep your events running smoothly Appropriate follow-up for attendees and non-attendees
Managing institutional liquidity remains a crucial element of financial risk management at any institution. As external financial realities challenge many treasury offices, cash flow forecasting acts as a strong mitigating strategy for financial risk aversion. Those who are able to more accurately project and plan around cash flows have a strategic advantage in maintaining liquidity strength and investment planning. Join us for an online training that walks through the critical components of establishing a cash flow forecasting model at your institution. Our expert instructor will walk through key challenges related to administrative collaboration, discuss how to work toward cash flow accuracy, and provide tips on how to design financial strategies around your cash flow forecast.
Learn critical steps to ensuring your institution is ready to adopt shared services. Agenda Are You Ready to Adopt Shared Services? Have You: Effectively identified opportunities and established scope? Fully analyzed the risks associated with this shift? Calculated potential savings through workload studies? Keys to Establishing Shared Services Goals for Your Institution Distinguishing shared services from centralized services Building shared services goals – What will success look like? Engaging Stakeholders in the Process Specifying stakeholder hurdles to readiness Engaging key stakeholders in the analysis of options Case study in change readiness Final Questions and Next Steps
Do you have a plan in place to respond to any health crisis on campus? Agenda A History of Health Crises at Colorado State Developing a Framework for Your Plan Components of the plan Process considerations Campus-wide integration Communication Efforts Faculty/Staff Campus community Final Q&A
Have you considered highly tailored marketing campaigns to increase your enrollment? Agenda Trends and Challenges Enrollment patterns and forecasts Cultural barriers related to risk-taking and investing in marketing Reallocation mindset Planning for Enrollment Success Data gathering and analysis Establishing ‘business as usual’ baseline Deciding on new, above-and-beyond tactics Developing a new budgeting approach Making the case with leadership Implementation Timing Campaign management Communications to campus and higher-ups Measurement, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement Reporting on effectiveness and success Strategies for continuous improvement
Launching accelerated programs comes with a distinct set of challenges for a host of campus stakeholders. Proactively addressing these risks will help provide a high quality experience and help ensure it is a suitable long-term program. Join us for an online training designed to help surface the key challenges that accompany the launch of accelerated degree programs. Our expert faculty will show you proven models for integrating and sustaining accelerated programs. This training will provide insight into: Managing the reorganization of complex degree pathways Avoiding student support breakdowns Effectively preparing faculty to aid in student completion
There continues to be a growing number of international students enrolling at U.S. colleges and universities. As these students prepare to graduate and consider jobs in their home countries or abroad, they need extra support navigating the job-search process. We will discuss trends in working with international students, along with programming and resources to support your international students as they navigate opportunities and barriers within their career development. Join us for this online training to learn more about what different campuses are doing to help students create future opportunities. We’ll discuss examples of successful programs and outreach, and participants will have a chance to share what has worked on their campus.
According to the 2014 Open Doors Report, the number of international students at US colleges and universities increased by almost 8% from 2013. As colleges become more culturally diverse, it’s imperative for faculty to enhance their understanding of intercultural competence to better serve and retain this important student demographic. However, many faculty struggle to embrace and take advantage of diversity in the classroom. Join us for an online training that outlines intercultural competency essentials that every faculty member can incorporate into their classroom. In this practically focused session, you will learn important cultural considerations that will help you to incorporate all learners in a global classroom.
