Higher Education Enrollment Management Consulting and National Searches for Leadership

Higher Education Enrollment Management

The Student Financial Services Consulting assessment and evaluation can consist of two components that will provide optimized solutions and quality assistance for all constituencies. The goal of achieving institutional maximum net revenues from properly structured processes is a cornerstone for the work conducted by the Consulting Director(s) of focusEDU.

Programs and services required to reduce student financial burdens for incurred educational costs are key components of the work conducted by the Consulting Director(s) of focusEDU in using best practices for student financial services. We encourage institutional leaders to discuss either or both of these components with us to determine how the Consulting Directors for Student Financial Services can best meet your institutional needs.

Student Success and Graduation Rates

The team of enrollment management consultants has the breadth and depth of experience to work with you to assess, evaluate and optimize all of the “moving parts and pieces” which comprise your enrollment management initiatives.

focusEDU can assist you with organizational structuring and alignment of the resources, skills, strategies and technologies required to ensure strategic optimization for success in enrollment management, admission yield, retention and graduation rate success. We can assist you with your national searches to ensure the highest quality of leadership and expertise in enrollment management for your institution. Our record of success is significant.

focusEDU Consulting Directors will work with all constituents at your institution to comprehensively assess and evaluate your current enrollment management environment and Enrollment Management Plan.

Finanical Services Training

A comprehensive training component that will provide optimized solutions and quality services to aid in the area of student tuition and loan receivables. The extensive training can include training sessions, webinars and workshop for:

  • Customer service and communications
  • Best practices of the student business office
  • Federal regulations and the collections process
  • Loan administration
  • Business process review
  • Financial literacy
  • Business office strategies to help with student retention

Financial Services Methodology

Assessment consulting using a proven methodology for the evaluation of student tuition and loan receivables as well as use of business partners to meet core requirements. This methodology focuses on a four-step approach:

  • Review Customer Service Processes (including financial literacy programsx for students and parents)
  • Assessment of Major Operational Controls
  • Examination of Regulatory Compliance with Student Financial and Privacy Legislation
  • Best Practices Process Evaluation

Testimonials

“Denny DeSantis is a stellar educator, author and businessman who was a pleasure to work with. He always offered tremendous leadership and insight to the projects he worked on and gained much respect from the participants with his actions. Having high ethical values, and the ability to build trusting relationships, have also been a strong suit for Denny. It will be a blessing to work with a man of Denny’s character again in the future.”
Ron Shell, Vice President of Sales at First Insight, Inc.