Gray Insights for Higher Education

Economics
Mary Ann Romans

Is Your Academic Program Portfolio Missing Economic Analysis?

Having internal and external data is critical when evaluating your academic programs. If your institution looks at external market data for your academic programs, you are halfway there. But to complete a sound program evaluation, you also need to look inward at program economics and academic outcomes.

Athletics
Ned Caron

Is the Secret to Growing College Enrollment a New Flag Football Team?

Adding a new sport could help institution’s boost enrollment in specific programs. The academic programs that benefit from athletic enrollment vary by sport, so the right sport may be able to increase enrollment in a specific program or discipline.

We took a deeper look, first at major sports in Division 1, then at “Other Sports.”

Academic Program Evaluation
Robert Atkins

Determining Market Saturation for Academic Programs

Higher education is becoming more competitive, but there are still many opportunities for growth – if you know how to look for them. One secret is distinguishing between competition, which is ubiquitous, and market saturation, which is rare.

Academic Program Evaluation
Robert Atkins

What Is an Academic Program Evaluation Process?

An academic program evaluation process is data-informed, transparent, collaborative, and intensive when done correctly. Having a strong analytical foundation and a clear, inclusive process for program evaluation leads to better decisions, strengthens relationships across the campus, and is consistent with the principles of shared governance.

Academic Program Evaluation
Robert Atkins

Why Do You Need a Program Evaluation System (PES)?

A sound Program Evaluation System (PES) marshals the data, software, people, and decision-making processes that enable fast, well-informed, and broadly supported program decisions. Several of the largest and most successful participants in higher education now use a Program Evaluation System (PES) to guide their program decisions.

Recharge Your Program Portfolio with This Emerging Program

Recharge Your Program Portfolio with This Emerging Program

Looking for an exciting and innovative field of study? Look no further than energy storage! As advances in energy technology continue to drive demand for…
2023 March Madness: Who Will Be This Year’s Cinderella?

2023 March Madness: Who Will Be This Year’s Cinderella?

Experience the thrill of March Madness and discover how Cinderella teams can boost a school's brand awareness. Follow the success stories of St. Peter's University…
Benchmarking Hockey East Association Women’s Ice Hockey

Benchmarking Hockey East Association Women’s Ice Hockey

Discover how benchmarking can help your school's athletic department make strategic resource decisions. Learn about the importance of using both internal and external data to…
Fall Enrollment Increased for the First Time in Five Years

Fall Enrollment Increased for the First Time in Five Years

Ready for some good news? After five years of declining enrollment, higher education is seeing a glimmer of hope with a 1% increase in new…
January Higher Education Demand Trends: Results Through December 2022

January Higher Education Demand Trends: Results Through December 2022

Advancements in our January Program of the Month have recently caused a stir in higher education. It is a young program, but it is quickly…
Smart Plants Offer a Garden Variety of Academic Program Opportunities

Smart Plants Offer a Garden Variety of Academic Program Opportunities

Imagine plants that can sense danger, communicate with each other and even act as radio stations. The world of smart plants is here, and it's…