As colleges and universities are getting ready to open for late summer or fall classes, three essential steps to take to ensure both employees and students are as comfortable and confident of resuming their roles: 1. Emphasize your Higher Purpose consistently. The higher purpose needs to be emphasized as you reinvigorate your institution to […]
Now is the time to redefine your university culture. When schools are given the go ahead to open again, for many it will be like starting over. If you weren’t happy with the culture you had, it will be a perfect time to create the culture you want. Delivering a student experience that wows and […]
Students are making the rounds of colleges these days trying to determine what will be the best fit for them for the next four years of their life. Not only are they looking at the academics, they are also looking for who makes them feel the most valued and cared for. High Point University knows […]
We all know that a higher education institution is not a theme park, it is not a vacation, it does not have rides, and it doesn’t have characters, so it is not Walt Disney World. But in their industry of theme parks, Disney is one of the most successful at keeping guests coming back. Are […]
All levels of schools from Pre-K to College began classes last week. Both students and parents were either wowed and delighted by the organized systems in place and the treatment they received from the staff or they became frustrated, disappointed, and maybe even angry. The first few days of a new schoolyear is an […]
Hire nice people. It is in the top three reasons why guests say they keep going back to Disney: because the cast members are friendly and courteous. If you truly want a culture of service excellence, it must start with the people you hire today. Look for the job candidate that is naturally service-oriented. […]
Many colleges are starting to host Open House Days for students that have been accepted for admission to their school and also inviting students who are still deciding on which school to choose. Most higher ed institutions are thinking about how they are being compared to other higher ed institutions and many feel good that […]
Improving your consistency in delivering a flawless student journey is one of the best ways to create value. A student enrolling, registering, selecting her classes, receiving a class schedule, paying tuition, and attending first class successfully with no issues, is a journey. And while each one of those areas may be 80 to 90 […]
Summer is here and many colleges and universities are hosting new student orientations for the fall semester. Looking through the lens of the new student, their emotions are high. For some students this will be an exciting adventuresome event, for others, it will cause great anxiety. As a school, if you truly wish to […]
As a young child through my high school years, I was a ballet dancer. For years, I would spend three to four days a week inside a ballet studio. In ballet, every class starts the same routine. I can still remember most of them. There is a smell to a ballet studio: from […]