Leadership transition Upcoming leadership change with President and Vice Chancellor Marjory Kerr retiring in June 2027 presents an opportunity to engage the institution during a strategic leadership transition. Sales outreach should tailor messaging to align with potential new strategic priorities, funding decisions, and modernization initiatives.

Academic expansion Recent program expansions include four new Media Arts programs and nine new undergraduate degrees in Arts and Sciences, plus a fast-track MSW partnership. This signals active growth and openness to collaborations, curriculum modernization, and technology-enabled learning solutions.

Growth through partnerships Partnership with Dordt College to offer a fast-track MSW degree indicates a willingness to form cross-institutional collaborations. There is potential to propose joint programs, blended learning ecosystems, and shared digital platforms across affiliates.

Technology modernization Current tech stack includes Salesforce, Pardot, Google Workspace, Node.js, and modern collaboration tools. There is opportunity to propose CRM optimization, marketing automation enhancements, data analytics, and secure cloud-based administration to improve student experience and operations.

Strategic fundraising Revenue range and active program growth imply ongoing fundraising and donor engagement needs. Propose solutions for donor management, constituent communications, alumni engagement, and impact reporting to support sustainable growth.