2026 Master Class Series
Explore our 2026 Master Class series, a practical roadmap for moving beyond guesswork to strengthen your academic portfolio with robust data analysis. In this series, we cover how to identify high-growth enrollment opportunities, revitalize existing offerings, and navigate decisions with the clarity needed to foster institutional alignment and financial stability.
Explore All 5 Sessions
Higher Education in the 2020s – Myths & Realities:
We’ll cover the myths and realities permeating through higher education and the strategies and framework needed to grow enrollment in the “Roaring ’20s.”
Market Demand for Academic Programs:
Aligning your academic portfolio with the current landscape requires a clear understanding of student interests and labor market trends. We’ll cover how to use regional data and specific methodologies to evaluate market demand, helping you identify growth opportunities that respond to student needs, workforce demand, and competitive pressures.
Program Economics and Outcomes:
Maintaining a high standard of academic excellence shouldn’t be at odds with financial sustainability. We’ll cover practical strategies for identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving resource allocation, giving you the clarity needed to fund future growth without compromising your mission.
Predicting Program Size and Remix of Existing Programs:
This master class provides a comprehensive framework for projecting the long-term enrollment capacity and size of an academic program while developing a detailed pro forma to track associated expenses. Participants will learn how to strategically audit existing curricula to identify “remixable” course components, allowing for the creation of new majors that leverage current faculty and infrastructure.
Innovations in Academic Program Evaluation:
Learn how to utilize AI tools to radically compress the academic program lifecycle from inception to accreditation. By implementing high-efficiency reporting systems, institutions can accelerate program portfolio management, foster transparency and collaboration, and optimize student success.
Get the Complete Master Class Resource Pack
Download all five presentation slide decks in one convenient bundle to reference as you optimize your academic portfolio. Have questions about the data or frameworks covered in these sessions? Reach out to our team anytime at info@graydi.us.