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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
- Reserve Your Spot: Fill in the registration form to secure your place.
- 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
The 24/7 Career Advisor I Wish I’d Had in College
Many students hesitate to ask for help until it feels too late. This reflection explores that moment of uncertainty and how AI can help bridge the gap. Meet Career Companion, an empathetic 24/7 partner that helps students privately explore academic and career paths before meeting with an advisor. Discover how CoCo and the College Companions are reshaping how students navigate their choices with confidence and clarity.
Beyond the Prompt: Why Agentic AI Is the Future-Proofing Strategy for Community Colleges
As AI evolves from reactive to agentic, colleges face a defining moment. Agentic AI can transform how institutions operate, teach, and support students, creating new capacity for personalization, efficiency, and insight while preserving human oversight and ethics. Discover how colleges can move beyond prompting to build AI-prepared, future-ready institutions.
The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption: A Roadmap for Community College Leaders
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping education faster than most institutions can respond. The 8 Pillars of AI Adoption outlines a clear roadmap to help colleges harness AI’s transformative potential while maintaining ethical governance, supporting faculty, and preparing students for an AI-driven workforce. Explore how forward-thinking leaders are turning rapid change into long-term opportunity and discover the strategies that can make your institution future ready.
Beyond the Budget: The Data Challenges in Calculating Academic Program ROI
Measuring academic program ROI takes more than a spreadsheet. True insight comes from understanding the full picture, including shared revenue, interdisciplinary teaching, and real post-graduate outcomes. Traditional analyses often miss these nuances, leading to misguided cuts or overlooked opportunities. Discover how a comprehensive, data-informed approach can reveal the programs that drive growth and sustain institutional health.
Crossing (Off) the Delaware – to Get Better Benchmarks
Which costs are draining resources unnecessarily, and which are worth protecting? Without the right benchmarks, it is almost impossible to know. With The University of Delaware’s Cost Study (the Cost Study) ending, institutions face a gap in guidance. Discover how Gray DI delivers high-resolution benchmarks that uncover inefficiencies, highlight smarter investment opportunities, and provide the clarity needed to strengthen instructional costs, staffing, and program viability.
The Perils of Flawed Data in the Age of AI
AI can unlock powerful insights for colleges and universities—but only if it’s fueled by accurate data. Explore how outdated or incomplete inputs can quietly distort critical decisions—and why getting the data right is essential to fully realizing AI’s potential.