Michael G. Dolence and Associates

In our practice, we encounter a lot of confusion and misguided understandings concerning what Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) and especially, what planning Academic SEM is about (see 50 Losing SEM Strategies). The laments around planning are numerous, "too complex, too big, too long term, make it simple, I need a quick fix..." blah, blah, blah. The cold hard truth is that Academic SEM is not simple and it is a primary reason why it is such an important emerging profession. [ 991 more words. ] http://mgdolence.com//integrated-academic-strategic-enroll

MGDA works with curriculum across the entire spectrum of institutional types (see Carnegie Classifications) to enhance curriculum design, development, market value, learning experience, and competitiveness. A few examples are outlined below. In our engagements with clients, we use a variety of methods, tools, and models we have developed over the years to understand and enhance curriculum architecture, program of study design, course design, assessments, and learning experiences. [ 51 more words. ] http://mgdolence.com//overview-of-mgda-curriculum-projects/

One of the great quotes in contemporary American politics: "It's the Economy Stupid" - James Carville (circa 1992 serving as chief campaign strategist) during the first Clinton campaign for President. I often think back to that campaign for the Presidency of the United States and the impact those few words had on the outcome of the election. It brings to mind a nagging malaise among a number of client institutions who wish to energize their recruitment and retention success. [ 558 more words. ] http://mgdolence.com//overview-of-mgda-academic-sem-proje/

The compliance problem is exacerbated by the sheer volume of mandatesapproximately 2,000 pages of textand the reality that the Department of Education issues official guidance to amend or clarify its rules at a rate of more than one document per work day. As a result, colleges and universities find themselves enmeshed in a jungle of red tape, facing rules that are often confusing and difficult to comply with. [ 422 more words. ] http://mgdolence.com//compliance-as-a-university-wide-ente

January 20-22, 2016, Claremont California The design of the Institute for Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan, 2016 recognizes that strategic plans developed under a 20th century paradigm and context do not adequately prepare institutions for the realities of the emerging global digital learning ecosystem. There is mounting evidence that the condition of higher education grows more ominous. (Higher Education: Apocalypse Now?) [ 691 more words. ] http://mgdolence.com//future-proofing-your-strategic-plan-