2024 PES Job Posting Reports Product Update Resources
Empower Your Institution with PES Job Posting Reports
On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Gray Decision Intelligence hosted a PES product update webinar to introduce you to the new Job Posting Reports that are now included in your PES subscription.
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Are you tired of relying on outdated or limited job market data to make critical program planning decisions?
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Taking Control of Your Destiny: Why Margins Matter in Higher Education
Margins aren’t just a financial figure—they’re a strategic compass for navigating uncertainty. Discover how course-level cost and revenue analysis, contribution margins, and data-informed decision-making reveal the true financial impact of academic programs. With insights on why small programs often generate positive margins and why course cuts are often smarter than program cuts, this piece offers a clear, actionable framework for stronger financial decisions.

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.

Stop Cutting Programs: A Smarter Approach to Cost Reduction in Higher Education
Facing financial challenges? You’re not alone. Many institutions are struggling to increase revenue and reduce costs, and traditional cost-cutting measures like program cuts often do more harm than good. These cuts fail to consider the complex web of revenue generators and resources within an institution. By gaining a deep understanding of program economics, colleges and universities can identify hidden opportunities for growth, optimize faculty workload, and make strategic adjustments that ensure long-term financial sustainability.

What Does it Really Mean to Cut a Program?
When financial pressures rise, colleges and universities often consider cutting academic programs to balance budgets—but is this truly effective? Cutting a program can seem like an easy solution, yet the financial impact is complex, with potential enrollment and revenue losses that may outweigh the savings. Explore the nuanced economics of program cuts, using a real-world example to reveal how revenue, costs, and contribution margins intersect. Discover why a data-informed approach to evaluating program economics is crucial for making strategic, sustainable budget decisions.

Benchmarking for Financial Vitality in Higher Education: Beyond Cost-Cutting
Meeting the financial and educational demands of higher education today requires a careful balance of efficiency and quality. Benchmarking data enables institutions to make informed decisions that optimize costs, foster growth, and ensure student success. By analyzing cost per student credit hour, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing targeted cost reductions, higher education leaders can position their institutions for a sustainable future, supporting both fiscal health and educational excellence.

Maximize Your Faculty Resources
Discover how thoughtful faculty allocation can unlock greater efficiency and elevate student success. By comparing Contemporary University’s current faculty distribution with industry benchmarks, we uncover ways to redeploy full-time faculty across course levels, optimizing cost-per-student-credit-hour and boosting outcomes. Discover how benchmarking data can drive strategic, student-centered resource planning for impactful results.
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