Strategic partnerships Strengthen transfer and collaboration opportunities with Illinois State University and similar institutions to streamline student pathways, increase cross-institution program visibility, and create joint funding or grant initiatives.

Esports expansion Leverage Highland’s new esports hub to offer turnkey AV, broadcasting, and digital media solutions, plus sponsorships and community engagement packages for local businesses and tech vendors.

Leadership continuity With a new president and active leadership, provide executive-aligned solutions such as governance dashboards, strategic planning software, and stakeholder communications tools to support growth initiatives.

Digital marketing uplift Capitalize on the college’s active digital stack (Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, WordPress, Adobe Experience Cloud) by offering integrated marketing analytics, optimization services, and campus-wide content management enhancements.

Community engagement Propose programs and technology that bolster community education, theatre, art, and music initiatives, including event broadcasting, ticketing platforms, and experiential learning curricula partnerships.