Creating Successful Universities

Personalization meets Bots

Are you bored replying to prospective student inquiries? How much time does it take away from your REAL job in Admissions?  

You're contemplating the implementation of technology, recognizing both its advantages and its obstacles. Is it possible to rely on bots?

Read the story of Vinny Sagata and how her creation of an admissions bot changed the way admissions operate. 

The Human Mosaic

Do you have an up-to-date stakeholder map? Would you happen to know your institutional Who's Who? 

Your institution is much more than faculty, staff, and learners. It's a web of individuals and organizations that pulling their strings together can unleash tremendous opportunities. 

Read the story of Francis Koh and how his university became The Best University for Networking. 

From ZERO to ONE

Expanding internationally is an essential and admirable goal for all higher education institutions. With declining birth rates, domestic markets are shrinking, making exploring opportunities beyond national boundaries crucial.

In this article, we meet Felix and understand how the six Market Success Dimensions helped him guide the strategic definition of priority markets. 

The Graduation Cliff

The Graduation Cliff is a reality: Graduates are left unsupported due to a lack of resources and fall off the cliff, even after a stellar academic performance.

In this article, we meet Xander and learn how he positioned Career Services to become a strategic partner across the organization rather than a cost center at the end of the funnel.

Building Trust Networks

Building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders is essential for long-term success in today's interconnected world.

Developing a robust ecosystem of partnerships can unlock new opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance an organization's reputation. By collaborating with other organizations, institutions, and individuals, we can collectively address complex challenges, share knowledge and resources, and drive innovation.

Choosing Credentials

Higher Education resembles a hypermarket with overwhelming choices. How to choose credentials that align with individual career goals? 

Defeating Bias in Admissions

The subtle influence of bias can significantly impact the fairness of the admissions process. To ensure equity, institutions must implement rigorous strategies to mitigate bias. 

The Demise of the Full-Time MBA

SHOCKING! The traditional, two-year, full-time MBA, once the gold standard of business education, is facing unprecedented challenges.

By 2040, it's predicted that this program will have significantly diminished if not entirely disappeared.

The Untraceables

How to build opportunities to engage with stealth applicants who went "offline" due to irrelevant content overload. 

Do you know what the future brings?

Do you know what education will look like in 2040? 

We don't know either! However, the beauty of humanity lies in our ability to DREAM and IMAGINE... This is the purpose of this newsletter: to envision the future of higher education in 2040 and explore how we can shape it today to achieve those possibilities.