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Gray Accelerator

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The Gray Accelerator Series: Rev Up Growth and Efficiency

Rev up the full potential of your institution with the Gray Accelerator Series featuring webinars and appearances on the GROW GROW GROW podcast designed exclusively for higher-education leaders. These will feature experts from Ad Astra, Rize, and Evidence in Motion, alongside proven innovators from colleges and universities.

Join us for practical insights and strategies you can implement immediately to accelerate enrollment growth, increase revenue, and improve student outcomes. Hear directly from the leaders who made it happen and the experts who helped!

Who Should Attend?

If you’re responsible for shaping your institution’s future, this webinar series is for you.

  • Provosts
  • Presidents
  • CFOs
  • Deans
  • Institutional Researchers
  • Marketing Leaders
  • Admissions Leaders
  • Trustees

Series Schedule

Each event starts at 2 pm Eastern

September 27 and 28: Ad Astra


Accelerate Graduation Rates Through Student-Centered Scheduling

  • Community College Focus: September 27
    Guests: Dr. Susan English, Ad Astra and Dr. Laura Boyer, Northeast Lakeview College
  • Four-Year Institutions: September 28

    Guests: Sarah Collins, Ad Astra and David Short, Lamar University

October 31: Rize


Grow Revenue with Market-Responsive Majors

Guest Speakers: Charlie Anastasi, VP of Revenue, Rize

November 16: All-Star Panel


Gray DI, Ad Astra, Rize, and Evidence In Motion join forces for an illuminating panel discussion focusing on accelerating enrollment growth, launching a new program, and student outcomes.

November 30: Evidence in Motion


Get New Programs Through Accreditation


Guests: John Childs, Founder of Evidence In Motion, and Rodney Rogers, President of Bowling Green State University

Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This

  • Expert Insights: Gain invaluable perspectives from higher-education thought leaders.
  • Actionable Strategies: Learn practical solutions you can implement right away.
  • Networking: Connect with other higher-education leaders facing the same challenges.
  • Case Studies: Hear success stories from other educational institutions.

How to Register

  1. Reserve Your Spot: Fill in the registration form to secure your place.
  2. Tune In: Use the link you’ll receive in your confirmation email to attend the live session.

Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your institution’s growth and efficiency. Reserve your spot today.

Watch Our Previous Accelerator Webinar: All-Star Panel

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Accelerating Student Completions

Ad Astra provides institutions with the guidance to creating student-centered schedules to accelerate completions.

Growing Revenue

Rize Education helps colleges grow enrollment and increase revenue by launching in-demand degree programs. Partner colleges are able to offer the majors students, and employers, want in as quickly as one semester for a fraction of the traditional cost through a collaborative course-sharing model.

Accelerate Innovation

Evidence In Motion is a learning solutions company in the graduate health care education space, powering hybrid accelerated and innovative degree programs in partnership with leading universities and colleges across the nation.

Our Thought Leaders Speak: Articles on Growth and Data in Higher Education

How Colleges Can Strengthen Their Budgets Without Cutting Programs

Many institutions assume cutting programs is the key to financial stability, but as experts in our recent webinar revealed, smarter strategies lie elsewhere. From optimizing resources to increasing retention and improving transparency, there are ways to uncover hidden revenue without sacrificing academic integrity. Discover key insights and practical approaches that can help institutions navigate financial pressures.

Beyond Budget Cuts: A Strategic Approach to Financial Sustainability in Higher Education

Financial sustainability in higher education requires more than cost-cutting—it demands a strategic, data-informed approach. Reactive budget reductions can undermine long-term stability, while smarter resource allocation, program optimization, and revenue generation drive resilience. By understanding program economics and leveraging benchmarking data, institutions can strengthen both financial health and student success.

Top New College Programs Announced in January 2025

Colleges and universities are rolling out a wave of new programs in 2025, aligning with workforce demands and shifting student interests. From expanding healthcare and mental health offerings to bolstering business, engineering, and technical education, institutions are evolving to meet the needs of today’s learners. Explore the latest academic innovations shaping the future of higher education.

Fiscal Fitness: Launching New Programs to Attract New Student Populations

Strategic program planning is essential for attracting new student populations and ensuring long-term sustainability. Simply launching new programs isn’t enough—they must be backed by rigorous analysis, financial validation, and ongoing monitoring. With the right data and tools, institutions can evaluate existing programs, identify market opportunities, and develop financially viable offerings that align with student demand and institutional goals.

Optimizing Faculty Resources: Seven Key Questions for Strategic Growth

Making strategic decisions about faculty hiring can be challenging, but asking the right questions can ease the process and help avoid costly mistakes. Consider key factors like enrollment trends, instructional costs, course overlap, and institutional priorities. By leveraging data on student credit hours, faculty workloads, and departmental costs, institutions can make informed choices that balance academic needs with financial sustainability. A thoughtful, data-informed approach can streamline faculty management and support long-term success.

The Fiscal Fitness Formula for Colleges: Enrollment, Efficiency, and Margin Growth

Fiscal fitness isn’t just about balancing budgets—it’s about ensuring long-term sustainability and student success. With enrollment growth rebounding and greater opportunities to improve efficiency, institutions have a prime opportunity to strengthen their financial health. Targeted enrollment strategies, smarter resource allocation, and academic efficiencies can drive operating margins without resorting to program cuts. Now is the time to rethink investments in marketing, retention, and faculty workloads to build a stronger, more resilient institution.