Insights

When we’re not actively solving higher education challenges, we’re thinking about them.

And writing about them. And reading about them. And talking about them. Collected here are the insights and resources that we’ve developed to help inspire colleges and universities toward greater relevance, including blog posts, white papers, presentations, videos and worksheets.

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How to Structure Your Higher Ed Marketing Department for the Future

November 9, 2023

written by Rick Bailey

If you’ve been reading our recent insights or if you’ve reviewed takeaways from our study on higher education strategic planning, you may already be aware of our research suggesting, while institutions have embraced marketing as a vital means of promotion, the embrace of marketing to aid in new program development or signature experiences is still…Read more

Webinar: Modern Strategic Planning: Committing to DEIB in a Continuing Climate of Challenge

November 8, 2023

written by Aimee Hosemann

In 2023, institutions of higher education are talking about and planning for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, even in an era of increased scrutiny and challenge to these vital efforts. In RHB’s 2023 round of strategic planning research, we’ve followed up with institutions we met during our 2020 research and examined DEIB language and goals…Read more

Transcript: Modern Strategic Planning: Committing to DEIB in a Continuing Climate of Challenge

November 7, 2023

written by Aimee Hosemann

On November 1, Aimee Hosemann and Rob Zinkan hosted a webinar about RHB’s latest strategic planning research. They cover the third installment, Committing to DEIB in a Continuing Climate of Challenge, from a three-installment research report on modern strategic planning. A recording of the webinar is also available. ·  ·  · Transcript Rob Zinkan Well…Read more

A Guide to AMA Higher Ed 2023

October 23, 2023

written by Rob Zinkan

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Sure, the holidays are fast approaching—too fast actually. Or maybe spooky season or PSL season is your thing. For higher ed marketers, it’s feel-good season because we’ll soon get to be among our people.  The AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, the largest single gathering…Read more

Webinar: Modern Strategic Planning: Exemplars and Emerging Themes

October 2, 2023

written by Aimee Hosemann

What’s new in strategic planning?  RHB’s previous research analyzing 108 current strategic plans across higher education began in 2020 and featured private and public four-year institutions from all 50 states. All strategic plans were active at the time, and they represented various durations and stages, including some that were near conclusion.  In our webinar on…Read more

Transcript: Modern Strategic Planning: Exemplars and Emerging Themes

September 28, 2023

written by Aimee Hosemann

On September 27, Aimee Hosemann and Rob Zinkan hosted a webinar about RHB’s latest strategic planning research. They cover the first two installments from a three-installment research report: Leadership Functions of Higher Ed Strategic Planning in 2023 and 54 Newly Launched Plans. A recording of the webinar is also available. ·  ·  · Transcript Aimee Hosemann Alright, thanks…Read more

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