2026 Master Class Series

Learn How to Make Better Academic Program Decisions 

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New for 2026!

Capture enrollment and win the competitor landscape with Gray Decision Intelligence Master Class in Data-Informed Program Decisions

Stop navigating enrollment droughts and budget drains in the dark. Join Gray DI’s FREE Master Class and unleash data-informed insights to transform your academic portfolio.

What will you gain?

  • Master the art of informed program decision-making: Ditch the gut-feeling guessing game and fuel growth with robust data analysis.
  • Spot enrollment goldmines: Identify booming fields and unmet student needs to launch programs that attract and retain future leaders.
  • Revive your existing offerings: Uncover hidden growth potential and optimize programs for maximum impact and student satisfaction.
  • Navigate tough choices with confidence: Pinpoint struggling programs in declining markets and make strategic decisions about their future.
  • Forge faculty-admin unity: Build consensus and eliminate silos for smoother program implementation and institutional harmony.
  • Safeguard your financial future: Make sound economic decisions at the program and course level, avoiding costly mistakes and maximizing your ROI.
 
Limited seats available. Enroll today and:
 
  1. Build a thriving academic portfolio that meets student needs and fuels institutional growth.
  2. Lead with confidence through data-informed insights.
  3. Become a champion for smart resource allocation and sound financial stewardship.
All who register will receive a copy of the recording and the presentation slides.

Master Class 1: Higher Ed in the 2020s—Myths and Realities

March 10, 2026, 2-3 pm ET

Master Class 2: Market Demand for Academic Programs

March 17, 2026, 2-3 pm ET  

Master Class 3: Program Economics and Outcomes

March 24, 2026, 2-3 pm ET

Master Class 4: Predicting Program Size and Remix of Existing Programs 

March 31, 2026, 2-3 pm ET

Master Class 5: Innovations in Academic Program Evaluation

April 7, 2026, 2-3 pm ET 

Sign Up to Gain Free Access to All Sessions of the 2026 Master Class Series

Reads to Get You Ready

The Proof is in the Portfolio: How Emerging Academic Programs Became Today’s Enrollment Drivers

As institutions look ahead to 2026, emerging academic programs have become essential to enrollment stability and growth. The programs gaining momentum, from Creative AI and Data Analytics to health, sustainability, and the creator economy, reveal important lessons about timing, risk, and return. Grounded in real enrollment data and institutional examples, these insights show how high-impact programs often emerge by reusing existing assets and why acting early can make a measurable difference.

Career Companion (CoCo): Your AI Partner for a Perfect First Resume

Crafting a first resume often feels overwhelming, but Career Companion (CoCo) changes the experience entirely. By turning a few ideas and a transcript into a polished, professionally designed resume, CoCo removes the stress of wording, formatting, and layout. The result is a clearer, faster, confidence-building path for students who need to showcase their strengths and take the next step toward landing an interview.

The Urgency of Tomorrow: Launch the College Programs of 2026

As new technologies and industries accelerate, the institutions that act early on emerging program opportunities gain a decisive competitive edge. Explore the trends, market shifts, and innovation signals that point to the next high-value fields and why getting ahead now matters more than ever.

Easy to Use, Eager for More: Key Takeaways from Our CoCo Pilot

Early results from Gray DI’s Communication Companion pilot hint at the promise of AI-enabled speech coaching, revealing strong ease-of-use feedback and early traction among student users. Discover what students noticed, where opportunity emerges, and how this pilot is shaping the next evolution of AI-powered communication learning.

Why Your AI Tutor Might Be Widening the Achievement Gap

AI tutoring tools promise personalization and better outcomes, yet emerging evidence reveals a hidden risk that could quietly widen learning gaps. A small group of motivated students gains the most, while many others see little benefit and may lose opportunities for deeper cognitive growth. Discover how well-intentioned AI use can backfire and what strategies truly ensure that AI supports equity, independence, and lasting student success.

Undergraduate Growth vs. Graduate Collapse

International enrollment is changing in ways that few expected, with undergraduate interest staying strong while graduate demand slips faster than anticipated. Early signals show sharp drops in global engagement and surprising shifts in program preferences. Explore what is driving this turn and how it may shape institutional priorities in the year ahead.

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