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focusEDU Insights Introduction

Higher Education Insights addresses many topical issues that institutions are facing today. As expectations for sustainability and success continues to increase, it is important for leaders in higher education to critically assess and be prepared to refocus strategic initiatives. The higher education consulting services and insights offered by these articles are valuable for the leaders of higher education.

The Consulting Directors and Contributing Editors of focusEDU are nationally respected leaders in their areas of expertise in higher education. Higher Education Insights are original critical-thought positions from the leaders of focusEDU.

focusEDU consultants are all acclaimed national leaders in their professions. focusEDU has a cadre of professionals from the core higher ed mission-critical operational areas of enrollment management, admissions, registrar and registration areas, student accounts and student financial services areas, financial aid operations, institutional effectiveness and experts to provide advice and assistance to the leaders of higher education in instructional technology and instructional design. These are short, good articles. Please click on the title to read an interesting article.

If you read an article that interests you, please feel free to contact focusEDU so we can open a conversation that could provide value and insights to you and your institution. The articles are created by the critical thinkers from our team who have years of expertise in these areas. They would welcome hearing from you. You can email us at admin@focusEDUnow.com or call us at 231-590-9390. We look forward to hearing from you.

Everett Jeter Joins focusEDU as Consulting Director for Financial Aid Services

Everett Jeter Joins focusEDU as Consulting Director for Financial Aid Services

Everett Jeter has joined the team of focusEDU as Consulting Director for Financial Aid Services after more than a decade of leadership in higher...

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University Registrar – Charleston Southern University

University Registrar – Charleston Southern University

University Registrar Charleston Southern University Priority Consideration Date for Applications – Friday, May 1, 2026 Position Summary Charleston...

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Interim Leadership Appointments in Enrollment Services

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Interim Leadership Appointments in Enrollment Services What to Consider and How to Select the Right Candidate Interim leadership is strategically...

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AI Can Optimize Your CRM Communication with Prospective Students Personalization. Students, parents, and alumni expect highly personalized interactions.

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Institutional Response of “No” – Don’t Ghost

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Higher Education Communication When the Answer is “No” Ghosting Is it appropriate for a higher education institution to not provide a written...

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Financial Aid for 2026 – Will You Have It Correct?

Financial Aid for 2026 – Will You Have It Correct?

Education is Important: The Challenges of Financial Aid for 2026 Financial Aid Data and Correct Modeling Financial aid for 2026 will be a challenge.

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focusEDU – People as Higher Ed Consultants, NOT AI

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People As Consultants, NOT AI I just finished reading an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal this morning about the largest and oldest...

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Strategic Planning During Times of Uncertainty for Higher Education

Strategic Planning During Times of Uncertainty for Higher Education

Strategic Planning During Times of Uncertainty in Higher Education Higher education is facing unprecedented challenges to respond to increased...

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Process Mapping for Enrollment and Retention Success

Process Mapping for Enrollment and Retention Success

Process Mapping for Enrollment and Retention Success The consulting team at focusEDU has the process mapping expertise to assist the leadership of...

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Summer Melt and Other Factors — Missing a Few New Students?

Summer Melt and Other Factors — Missing a Few New Students?

Melting in the Enrollment Climate Where Are Our New Students? For many of us, the summer heat was scorching. For many colleges, summer melt and...

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Florida Southern College
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Simmons University
University of the Cumberlands
Florida Atlantic University
Rush University
Kettering University
NJIT
NEOMED
Azusa Pacific University
Rivier University
Union Theological Seminary
Columbus State University
Chicago State University
Whittier College
Trinity College
Christian Brothers University
Point University
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lewis University
CU Denver
CU Medical
Flagler College
Concordia Theological Seminary
Thomas Jefferson University
Texas A&M Texarkana
Stephens College
Corning Community College
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University of Missouri
Bethel University
Burrell College
Baptist Health Sciences University
Charleston Southern University
Charleston School of Law
Cleveland Institute of Art
Front Range Community College
Norwich University
Pacific School of Religion
Texas Southern University
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Ursinus College
Carroll College
University of Utah
Hollins University
University of Tennessee
Alfaisal University
University of the Sciences
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