As a full-service college and university merger consultancy, we have the expertise and capacity to handle all aspects of academic consolidations, from the earliest desirability and feasibility studies to implementation and post-merger assessment. Our seasoned merger experts work hand-in-hand with campus partners to ensure that every move of every stage of the process fits with the unique needs of your institution.
desirablity studies
Merger isn’t for everyone. But in many cases, it deserves serious consideration. We can help to explore all avenues of partnership with other institutions, and make recommendations based upon your unique situation.
implementation
After the biggest decisions are made, many, many others will follow. We are here to help to provide oversight and to staff implementation committees on your campuses to ensure that they are addressing the most pressing issues in thoughtful and efficient ways.
feasibility studies
Once it is determined that a merger is desirable, it's important to take a deep dive into the potential opportunities and challenges of the transaction. This study will help to inform the implementation of the merger.
BRAND/MARKETING
Higher education institutions tend to have perennial marketing issues. Don't allow a merger to become a brand identity crisis. Rather, it should be the opposite – a unique opportunity to freshly refocus and rebrand. From the early stages of implementation, a consistent brand must be utilized.
partner identification
In some cases the partnering institutions are obvious; in
others less so. We can help
to find the right fit, whether
the partner institution is
across the street or across
the country.
POST-MERGER ASSESSMENT
Your constituents will have
many questions. Was the merger a success? Did we save money? What have been the most positive outcomes to date? What challenges remain? We can help to answer all these questions and more.