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Ohio University's VP for Enrollment Management, Candace Boeninger, took a “big swing” at reversing the course of enrollment declines after the COVID pandemic. In a discussion with WittKieffer Senior Partner Amy Crutchfield, Boeninger reflects upon the challenges Ohio U has faced and shares how their bold vision of the future benefited the institution. They also discuss current challenges in enrollment management (including FAFSA uncertainty) and how enrollment leaders can shape their strategies for the future – with the support of peers and their presidents. Listen to their conversation: https://lnkd.in/ey77HtxR #enrollmentmanagement #OhioU #higheredleadership

Ohio University's VP for Enrollment Management, Candace Boeninger, took a “big swing” at reversing the course of enrollment declines after the COVID pandemic. In a discussion with WittKieffer Senior Partner Amy Crutchfield, Boeninger reflects upon the challenges Ohio U has faced and shares how their bold vision of the future benefited the institution. They also discuss current challenges in enrollment management (including FAFSA uncertainty) and how enrollment leaders can shape their strategies for the future – with the support of peers and their presidents. Listen to their conversation: https://lnkd.in/d85jeFwy #enrollmentmanagement #OhioU #higheredleadership

SPS is bridging opportunity gaps to give ALL students the opportunity to live their best life. 94% of students graduate on time, including multilingual learners. Many districts expect the graduation rate for multilingual learners to be lower...making excuses instead of opportunity. So proud of SPS.

While moderating a NABSE panel with members of the Governors cabinet, NC School Board, and state officials, we are reminded how segregation policies impact our schools, workforce, and talent pipeline. Intentional alignment of economic, industry, housing, and education strategies are part of the solution. We can change our cultural divisions and create a culture of leadership and opportunity. #talentdevelopment #education #opportunity #leadership

The AGB (Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges) recently featured a blog post on Board Independence and Leadership, including insights from HCM Strategists' CEO and Founding Partner Kristin Hultquist. Drawing on her experience as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Kristin joins other experts in sharing actionable strategies for effective governance. Board members and contributors explore how to uphold institutional missions with independence and integrity, foster relationships rooted in trust and mutual understanding, and approach challenges with proactive strategies to strengthen governance and leadership. Explore the full discussion on fostering impactful governance here: https://bit.ly/3ZEubll #HigherEdGovernance #BoardLeadership #AGB #HCMStrategists

I couldn’t agree more with this statement for higher education and our field, ‘The winners will be those who better apply technology in teaching and learning and develop different approaches to credentialing’. I wonder what my higher ed colleagues think 🤔 about this. #HEPNConference #leadership #technology #workforcedevelopment #highereducation #highereducationleadwrship #changemanagement #diversity #students

We just released a new resource from Tiffany McDole and Lauren Peisach on state policies that support school leadership! Read it here: https://ow.ly/NjIz50U8ZXe Use this resource to explore legislative trends and state examples of enacted and proposed laws in four key areas of school leadership: 1. Certification and preparation. 2. Professional development. 3. Evaluation. 4. Financial incentives and compensation. #EducationPolicy #Schools #Principals

Leading a #HigherEd institution has never been more challenging. We recently talked with three college presidents (and longtime clients of ours) to get their thoughts on the evolving #HigherEducation landscape: Dr. Leah Bornstein, President, Aims Community College John R. Mosby, Ph.D. (he/him), President, Highline College Dr. Tuesday Stanley, Former President, Westmoreland County Community College Read about our conversation with these distinguished leaders, plus take a look at our five strategies addressing their top concerns: https://bit.ly/3IRiFKt #CollegePresidents #CollegeLeadership #BetterWaysHappierDays #CreateaHappyCampus

📘NEW REPORT: strong leaders in maxed-out public school systems need to find new solutions In our latest report from Paul Hill, Sarah McCann, Lydia Rainey, and Chelsea Waite, we explore how strong leadership in two of the nation’s largest school districts (Chicago Public Schools and Boston Public Schools) are making steady progress toward closing post-pandemic gaps in student learning, even in the face of financial, political, and capacity constraints. They’ve had to choose among imperfect strategies and navigate significant, growing challenges. This has meant taking risks, following strategies they might not be able to sustain, and wading deeper into politics than they’d prefer. However, these leaders have hit the limits of their systems—and will have to search for new options and forge alliances with new partners within school boards, unions, and state-level governments to keep moving forward. Read the full report from Paul Hill, Sarah McCann, Lydia R. Rainey, PhD, and Chelsea Waite ⬇️

Inside Higher Ed knows that as administrators and leaders on campus, spending time every summer reflecting on the previous academic year is important. In the May 2024 Student Voices survey, students expressed great things about their college experience, with 78% stating that their education prepares them for life after graduation. Yet, just over half of students (52%) say they have some trust in their institution's leadership. As we spend the summer planning for the 2024-2025 academic year, what is your institution doing to grow to better fit the needs of your students? https://lnkd.in/evyNbvq3