Leadership in Higher Education During Times of Change
If there is anything I know for sure, leadership in higher education is more critical than ever. Colleges and universities are facing new challenges from every angle: shifting student demographics, digital learning transformations, evolving workforce needs, and a...
Embracing the CEO Mindset in Higher Ed Leadership
In higher ed leadership today, we face mounting challenges that don’t seem to be going away. Low enrollment numbers, tighter budgets, struggling student outcomes, and the constant concern of financial instability—all these issues weigh heavily on our institutions. ...
How Generative AI Tools Can Help You Survive the Enrollment Cliff
Even today, there’s still a lot of reticence among higher ed marketers to fully adopt generative AI tools in their enrollment strategies. At this point, everyone is playing around with ChatGPT, and everyone has been amused by the kinds of pictures that AI can...
Should You Create an In-house Agency with Your Higher Ed Marketing Team?
In a bold move, Purdue University has restructured its marketing department into an in-house agency, now known as Purdue Brand Studio. This strategic transformation aims to elevate the university’s storytelling capabilities and align creative efforts with...
Intentional Branding: A Messaging Strategy That Resonates
Colleges and universities with massive brand equity get there only over long periods of time and through only one way—intentional branding. That’s because branding in higher education is more than just a logo or a tagline—it’s a long-term strategy that reflects...
