Providing Solutions for Strategic Advantage

As a Member of the Academy, there’s a lot that can keep you up at night. Thankfully, Registry Advisory Services (RAS) is here to help. Read on to learn more about our solutions for strategic advantage and insights into our Enrollment Management Solutions and Mergers & Acquisitions practices.

• The Nation’s largest and most comprehensive consulting network serving the Academy.
• RAS Consultants are highly experienced veterans of the Academy – they are not outsiders from other industry sectors.
• RAS Consultants are drawn from all of the major disciplines of the Academy. They are specialists with unique, demonstrated expertise.
• RAS fees conform with the norms and standards expected by college and university clients.

Currently seeking consulting services? Give us a call. We’re here to help.

RAS CONSULTING PRACTICES:

• Academic Portfolio Assessments and Optimizing Academic Balance (OAB)
• Accreditation Assistance
• Advancement and Fundraising
• Board Governance and Leadership Assessments
• Enrollment Management Solutions
• Financial Assessment and Restructuring
• Human Resources Management
• Athletics Advisory and Compliance
• Information Management and Cyber Security
• Affiliations, Partnerships, Mergers and Acquisitions
• Divinity School Solutions
• Executive Coaching and Mentoring

We pride ourselves in being able to assist in whatever area you require solutions.

What keeps you up at night?

RAS SERVICES PROVIDE SOLUTIONS

FINDING SOLUTIONS

With Enrollment Management Advising

SUNY launched a two-week no-fee application process open to any students interested in applying. On Oct. 25, SUNY had dropped the fee across all 64 colleges, leading to potential savings adding up to $250 per applicant, according to the SUNY website. Since launching this initiative, there has been at least a 110 percent increase in applications reported for the fall 2023 cycle.

"The increase in applications has far exceeded our expectations,” Wincowski cited recently. “It is a testament to the high-quality education for which SUNY is known, with some of the best faculty, staff and campus communities in the nation. This increase is only the beginning of an upward trend we expect in enrollment across our campuses."

~ Joel Wincowski

Registry Member

RAS Enrollment Management Practice Leader

Former Deputy to the Chancellor of SUNY (State Universities of New York)

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Consider Mutual Growth Federations

"Facing enrollment and financial challenges, many private colleges and universities begin thinking of a merger with another institution as the answer. However, there are a variety of other strategic moves that may be much more effective in meeting current challenges and pursuing new opportunities for long-term growth and stability. These so-called “mutual growth federations” can produce new markets, significant cost savings and new programs that are hard to develop independently, while preserving institutional identities, maintaining existing boards, missions and long-held ties to alumni and donors. Several recently created models will be explored."

~ Rev. Dr. Bill Nelsen

Registry Member and Senior Consultant

Alternative Futures and Seminary Practice Leader