Students are worried. They are worried that they will have to attend all online classes when they return to school and they miss the face to face classes. They are worried that the new scheduling will not have the classes available they need to graduate. They are worried they won’t be able to attend sporting […]
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 […]
The number one reason why an initiative focused on creating a culture of Service Excellence is not as successful in a college/university as it could be is: Senior Leadership Commitment. There is an old fable about a Pig and a Chicken walking down the road. The Chicken says: “Hey Pig, I was thinking we should […]
According to a recently released Moody’s Investor Service report, closure rates for small colleges and universities are expected to triple in the coming years. In addition, they predict increases in mergers and alliances for publicly funded institutions. All related to declining enrollment and revenue. This is attributed to “an iron triangle of doom”: 1) Fewer […]