By Jack Corby Monday, October 20, 2025 Universities stand at a crossroads, where traditional governance structures are straining under the weight of unprecedented transformation. Demographic shifts are reshaping student populations, accreditation standards are becoming increasingly rigorous, and financial constraints are testing the resilience of institutional models. At the same time, technological disruption continues to redefine […]
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By Jack Corby Monday, October 6, 2025 Assessment is today’s means of modifying tomorrow’s instruction. — Carol Ann Tomlinson In today’s data-rich academic environment, universities face unprecedented pressure to translate information into actionable insight. Educational program assessment has evolved far beyond periodic reviews; it now guides institutional strategy, informs resource allocation, and shapes the student […]
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By Jack Corby Monday, September 29, 2025 The economist Peter Drucker once observed, “What gets measured gets managed.” In higher education, this insight translates directly into the necessity of rigorous financial planning for education. Without precise management of resources, even the most ambitious academic vision risks remaining aspirational rather than actionable. When integrated with advanced […]
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The Challenge Facing Institutions
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University Leadership Training for Academic Organizational Development
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By Jack Corby Monday, September 22, 2025 Policy manuals are the constitutional texts of higher education. They define the grammar of governance, the parameters of compliance, and the ethos of institutional culture. To treat them as mere paperwork is to miss their strategic weight: a policy manual is both a handbook for daily operations and […]
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Institution-wide Policy Manual Development Stevens Strategy developed comprehensive institutional policies in support of preparation for accreditation for Universidad del Sur in Chiapas, Mexico. Our Client’s View: Janeth Coronel, Project Director, Universidad del Sur “On behalf of Dr. Gutierrez (Rector) and Universidad del Sur, we thank you for everything you guys did for us.”
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Policy Development Stevens Strategy conducted a thorough review of the extant record retention and IT-related policies at Arcadia University, proposed changes to these policies and introduced new model IT policies addressing nonprofit higher education industry best practices and relevant federal regulations and guidance. Our Client’s View: Dr. Thomas A. Egan, Deputy Provost, Arcadia University “Stephen […]
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By Jack Corby Monday, September 8, 2025 The ground beneath higher education is shifting—quietly for some, violently for others. In boardrooms and faculty meetings, concern over shrinking first-year cohorts, unexpected program cuts, and the unsettling rise of “closed for good” signs on once-thriving campuses are dominating meeting minutes. A survey conducted by the National Association […]
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