The Crisis in College Readiness, Part I
The Crisis in College Readiness, Part I Enrollment declines, loosened admissions and K-12 teacher shortages are reshaping higher education. Robin Capehart Nov 24 Since 2020, American higher education has been buffeted by a convergence of challenges. Undergraduate enrollment dropped sharply in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cumulative decline of 8.4% from the […]
October 2025
Ten Key Elements of a Growth Plan
Ten Key Elements of a Growth Plan Collegiate Consulting is helping ASMC do more than just refine existing practices. Robin Capehart Nov 3 In today’s academic environment, colleges face unprecedented competition and shifting expectations from students, employers, and communities. To succeed, institutions must develop enrollment management and student success plans that do more than move […]
Tapping an Underserved Market
Tapping an Underserved Market Degree-completion programs provide opportunities for drop-outs. Robin Capehart Sep 29 We knew there was a great number of students who left our college with more than sixty hours. We believed that financial pressures, family responsibilities and attractive job opportunities would lead the list of reasons students didn’t return. We were right. […]
September 2025
Legislators, Industry Expect “Economic Value” Also . . .
Legislators, Industry Expect “Economic Value” Also . . . Support for colleges and universities may hinge on meeting community needs For years, the question of higher education’s “value” has centered on parents and students. When we mention “value,” we don’t mean some vague notion of the growth of a student’s intellect. Instead, as the price […]
August 2025
Closing the Campus “Will Gap”
Closing the Campus “Will Gap” Turning campus resistance into improvements Robin Capehart Aug 11 On many college and university campuses, there is no lack of ideas or ambitious plans for student success, new programs or institutional innovation. As such, one would think that higher education is in a constant state of ongoing improvement. It’s not. […]
July 2025
Career Pathways vs. Traditional Curriculum
Choosing the future of your college. Robin Capehart Jul 21 Growing Skepticism In recent years, American higher education has faced a crisis of confidence. College enrollment has been on a steady decline, with a 15% drop between 2010 and 2021, and a further 10% decrease over the last decade, trends exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]