Public Flagships Are Offering More Middle-Income Scholarships. What Gives?
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
With regard to the recent increase, A&S Principal David Strauss says, “middle-income scholarships are seen as a public service…but it can also be the case that the practical effect is to aid a family that’s still able to pay for some of the freight.”
Privates Matching Public Prices
Published by Inside Higher Ed
Tuition-matching programs can grab attention in a market, but they can’t be the only way a private university is selling itself to students. A&S Principals Rick Hesel and Craig Goebel discuss the pros and cons of such pricing strategies.
A College Considers Taking the ‘Liberal’ Out of ‘Liberal Education’
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
As an expert on the topic, A&S Principal David Strauss weighs in on why some colleges may hesitate to brand themselves with the commonly used term “liberal arts.”
Want to Kill Tenure? Be Careful What You Wish For
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
A&S Principals Richard Hesel and David Strauss discuss the role of tenure on the college campus and the influence tenured faculty can have on an institution’s reputation in the market.
Top-Ranked Colleges Spend Their Money Differently From the Rest. Here's How.
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
A&S Principal Richard Hesel suggests, “Greater participation from both public and private colleges could also yield important knowledge about the challenges facing different types of institutions.”
Prizes for Everyone: How Colleges Use Scholarships to Lure Students
Published by The Wall Street Journal
A&S Principal David Strauss discusses common strategies colleges and universities use to leverage financial aid awards.
You Got into the College of Your Dreams. But Will You Actually Go There?
Published by The Washington Post
A&S Principal Richard Hesel suggests, "for most kids and families, the college search process is not going to be a rational process."
Students in Charge
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
A&S Principal David Strauss comments on the shifting nature of colleges' reactions to the market. In short, institutions need to find a balance between market demands and academic mission.
At a Time of Change, These Baptist Colleges Are Staying the Course
Published by The Chronicle of Higher Education
How can faith-based institutions generate a competitive advantage in a shrinking market? A&S Principal Craig Goebel suggests adapting a unique position beyond religion.