A passion for helping colleges, universities, and schools thrive

35+

Years of experience with colleges & universities

25+

Institutions engaged each year

5

Areas of Focus

150

Clients since 2000

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Strategic partners to better serve our clients

Expert Higher Education Consulting Services for Strategic Growth​

Open your institution’s full potential with Stevens Strategy’s higher education consulting services. Our team of expert strategic planning consultants provides innovative education strategy consulting that aligns with your institutional vision and long-term goals. Whether you’re looking to enhance your academic offerings or streamline operational efficiency, our educational consulting services will guide you through each step of the process. Let’s create a sustainable and successful future for your institution.

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Testimonials

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“Stevens Strategy performed well. We wanted a better policy manual that included best practices. Stevens Strategy provided expertise in dealing with the subject and responsiveness to our needs. The University had a variety of issues that created difficulties in keeping with the original schedule, and I appreciate the patience as we worked through our own internal issues.”

Dr. Tony Aretz
President, University of Providence

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“Stevens Strategy met my expectations for developing policies that comply with regulations & best practice and result from teamwork with faculty and staff. Stevens Strategy showed flexibility when working with institutional needs, priorities and deadlines and the ability to build consensus (or at least ensure all sides are heard). Thank you. This was a great process. We really enjoyed working with Stephen Lazarus.”

Kelly French
Director of Institutional Research

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“Having worked with Stevens Strategy since its inception, I can honestly say that when I think about a higher education issue that I need help with, this firm is my first point of outreach. The level of expertise, attention to detail and access to great minds with helpful solutions–this firm has helped to change my institution for the better. Our institution is stronger, more resilient and dedicated to planning because of Stevens Strategy.”

Dr. Sharon DeVivo
President, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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“Stevens Strategy worked through the COVID pandemic to develop a thorough rewrite of the Policy Manual constructed 10 years prior to this engagement. The new manual is more user friendly and update friendly. Stevens Strategy showed persistence and patience. The entire University was overwhelmingly engaged in adapting to the COVID crisis. This project took longer than planned. That time was necessary in producing a superior product. Stevens Strategy exhibited a solid understanding of who we are and what we needed, knowledge of subject, adherence to timelines and a pursuit of excellence.”

William J. Stegmayer
Director of Institutional Research

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“My expectations were made especially by the engagement Stevens Strategy provided for our faculty and their flexibility with our timeline. It was great working with Stephen Lazarus. I would definitely hire Stevens Strategy again.”

Dr. Yolanda W. Page
Vice President for Academic Affairs

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“I needed to get a handle on what we would face as we tried to “professionalize” enrollment management at the institution. For that, I looked to Dr. Broomhead to offer a careful critique of what our current situation was and to provide a strategy for the future. She was responsive, flexible and successful, paying attention to our needs and to detail. Stevens Strategy has staff depth for all areas of interest. Customer service was excellent!”

Dr. Mark Schulman
President, Presidio Graduate School.

Why Choose Stevens Strategy for Higher Education Consulting?

The Leading Educational Consulting Firm

At Stevens Strategy, we are recognized as one of the top educational consulting services providers, trusted by institutions nationwide to lead strategic planning in education initiatives. Our team of experienced strategic planning consultants offers education strategy consulting that is both innovative and tailored to your unique needs. We work closely with university leaders to develop actionable plans that improve academic performance, enhance student engagement, and boost institutional effectiveness.

We also help strengthen leadership through expert organizational leadership consulting, providing solutions that improve decision-making, governance, and team development.

Comprehensive Educational Consulting Services to Drive Institutional Success

Customized Solutions for Every Educational Need

Our educational consulting services are designed to address the diverse challenges institutions face today. Whether you're looking to revamp your strategic plan, optimize your curriculum, or improve student retention, we provide hands-on support throughout the process.

For data-driven academic insights, we offer academic program analytics to evaluate program effectiveness and market alignment, ensuring your academic offerings remain competitive and valuable.

We also help institutions make smarter financial decisions with our finance and data analytics services — ensuring your financial planning, budgeting, and data strategies support your institutional growth.

Our Approach to Education Strategy Consulting

Strategic Insights and Actionable Plans

As a premier educational consulting firm, Stevens Strategy follows a proven methodology for developing education strategy consulting plans that foster growth. Our approach includes data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and continuous monitoring to ensure that strategies remain effective.

We complement your strategic goals with clear documentation and compliance resources through our policy manual development services — helping institutions stay organized, compliant, and transparent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Higher education consulting provides expert advice and strategic solutions to help colleges and universities improve performance, enhance academic programs, and achieve institutional goals.

Higher education consulting involves expert guidance and strategic planning for educational institutions to improve various aspects of your institution, including curriculum development, financial planning, and overall institutional effectiveness.

We offer a range of services, including strategic planning consulting, institutional assessments, and customized solutions that drive academic success and operational efficiency. These are supported by additional services like academic program analytics and finance and data analytics.

Hiring an educational consulting firm like Stevens Strategy ensures that your institution benefits from experienced consultants specializing in education strategy consulting, providing fresh perspectives and actionable solutions.

Education strategy consulting helps institutions develop effective plans to enhance academic offerings, improve student outcomes, and ensure financial sustainability.

Our strategic planning consultants will work with your leadership team to develop a comprehensive plan aligned with your institutional vision, ensuring long-term success.

Ready to take the next step toward transforming your institution?

Contact Stevens Strategy today to schedule a consultation with our expert higher education consulting team. Let’s work together to unlock your institution’s potential with services spanning organizational leadership, academic program analytics, finance and data analytics, and policy manual development.