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      <image:caption>BOARD TRAINING Provide targeted training for board members to enhance their understanding of the merger, closure, or acquisition process and their roles within it.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DESIRABILITY STUDY Evaluate the strategic and cultural alignment between potential partners to determine the mutual benefits and attractiveness of a merger or acquisition.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PARTNER IDENTIFICATION Identify and evaluate potential partners that align with your institution's goals, values, and strategic objectives.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>POST-MERGER ASSESSMENT Perform detailed financial analyses and create models to project the financial impact and benefits of mergers, closures, or acquisitions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FEASIBILITY STUDY Assess the practical viability of potential mergers, closures, or acquisitions, focusing on financial, operational, and regulatory considerations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>IMPLEMENTATION Provide comprehensive support for the execution of mergers, closures, or acquisitions, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>COMMUNICATION PLAN Create and execute effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders and maintain the proper chain of communication throughout the consolidation process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ENGAGEMENT Facilitate communication between your institution and potential partners to develop Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that establish clear terms and agreements.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>BRAND/MARKETING Develop and implement strategies to enhance brand identity and market positioning during and after the merger or acquisition process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>POST-MERGER ASSESSMENT Conduct thorough evaluations to measure the success of the merger or acquisition, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring long-term sustainability.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Unlock your institution’s potential with strategic affiliations and shared services. Our expert consulting helps streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance student success.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CLOSURE Assist in the planning and execution of teach-out programs to ensure that students can complete their education despite institutional closure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our Academic Portfolio Realignment and Growth service is designed to help institutions move forward with clarity, care, and context. By focusing on long-term impact, we help align offerings in ways that strengthen both mission and momentum.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LAURA DE VEAU, ED.D. With extensive experience in higher education administration, Laura De Veau specializes in mergers and closure management, serving as the VP of Student Affairs during Mount Ida College's closure.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DAVID F. DONNELLY, PH.D. David has an extensive background in higher education having served over 30 years as Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Dean, and Professor at both private and public institutions. As the CAO, he played a key role in the consolidation of The College of New Rochelle with Mercy College. His specialty area is academic affairs and academic programming, with oversight experience of a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. David also gained valuable experience working with accreditors during the consolidation process.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>JOHNNIE L. EARLY, PH.D. Dr. Johnnie L. Early is a renowned higher education leader with over 36 years of experience in academic and administrative excellence, significant budget and diversity advancements, and numerous prestigious awards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MARTINO HARMON, PH.D. Martino, currently the vice president for Student Life at the University of Michigan, played a key role in the University of Toledo's 2006 merger with the Medical University of Ohio.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DONALD E. HELLER, ED.D. Don Heller is the retired Provost and VP of Academic Affairs at the University of San Francisco and played a crucial role in negotiating three potential university acquisitions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>AUBREY HINKSON Aubrey, a seasoned marketer in higher education, played a key role in branding and marketing strategies during the Augusta University merger and health system unification.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ANDY JHANJI Andy’s career experience includes executive leadership at multiple flagship universities, including Florida State University and the University of Colorado at Denver, where he was instrumental in merging the Denver and Health Sciences Center campuses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>PETER LAIPSON, PH.D. Peter, an experienced higher education leader, has held roles such as Provost of Bard College at Simon’s Rock and now oversees the affiliation of Fort Hays State University with two Kansas technical colleges.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CINDY MCDANIEL Cindy is an experienced Financial Officer in higher education and is currently the Controller at St Peter's University. She was key in the Bloomfield College/Montclair State University merger, serving as Bloomfield's CFO.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>TRAVIS SMITH Travis, an athletic compliance administrator, specializes in NCAA membership requirements and understands the reclassification process in higher education mergers and institutional changes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ARIEL SOKOL Ariel brings extensive M&amp;A and strategic advisory experience across higher education, K–12, and workforce development. He has served in senior strategy roles at Pearson, previously worked on the sell side covering the education sector at Wedbush Morgan Securities and UBS, and has written widely on consolidation and financial pressures in higher ed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MARK WAGONER Mark Wagoner, a former Ohio Senator and current legal professional, played a crucial role in the legislative process of the 2006 merger between the University of Toledo and the Medical University of Ohio.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>ZACH WASILEW Zach has extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of proprietary education institutions. In managing M&amp;A, he has overseen merger integration, close-outs, and the conversion of non-profit and for-profit organizations. Mr. Wasilew has played key roles for Rasmussen University, K12, Inc. (now Stride), Gersh Autism, and the Childcare Network. Additionally, he has represented strategic operators and investors in the acquisition and disposition of educational institutions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>JONATHAN WEXLER, ED.D. Dr. Jonathan Wexler, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management at Nova Southeastern University, leads enrollment strategies and financial aid oversight, focusing on increasing diversity and institutional growth.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>SHEILA WOOTEN Sheila Wooten is Dean of Students and Director of Athletics at Bloomfield College. She has been highly influential in the success and direction of Bloomfield Athletics, where she guided their successful entry into the NCAA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>RICK BURCHFIELD With extensive higher education experience, Rick played a key role in Bloomfield College's merger with Montclair State University and excels in digital marketing, content marketing, and data analysis.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DREW CALLOW Drew is skilled in data-driven strategy, focusing on higher education's economic impact. He holds an MPA and BGS from Arizona State and Wichita State University.</image:caption>
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