The 7 Biggest Mistakes Institutions Make When Seeking Accreditation
Accreditation, Advice, Strategic Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, Leadership Susan Chiaramonte Accreditation, Advice, Strategic Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, Leadership Susan Chiaramonte

The 7 Biggest Mistakes Institutions Make When Seeking Accreditation

We decided to stop gatekeeping and let you in on the top 7 mistakes new institutions make (it was originally 5, but we’re overachievers here). If you can avoid these, you’ll already be ahead of the curve and less likely to find yourself heading face-first into a compliance brick wall.

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SWOT, PESTLE, or 4Ps? Which Framework Should You Use for Your Strategic Plan?
Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis, PESTLE, 4Ps, Leadership, Higher Education Emily Haworth Strategic Planning, SWOT Analysis, PESTLE, 4Ps, Leadership, Higher Education Emily Haworth

SWOT, PESTLE, or 4Ps? Which Framework Should You Use for Your Strategic Plan?

At the heart of any strong strategic plan is a clear, honest understanding of where your institution stands and what it might face in the future. That’s where tools like SWOT, PESTLE, and the 4Ps come in. In this blog, we’ll walk through how to choose the right tools (spoiler: use all three), and give you practical, not-boring tips on how to actually use them to make smart, mission-aligned decisions.

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