Gray Accelerator
Elevate. Accelerate. Thrive.

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
Save Your Spot

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

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.

Gray DI’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Data-Informed Decisions!
Get ready to rethink holiday gifting with a look at how data-informed tools can offer far more value than another mug or fruit basket. This guide showcases how Gray DI’s Program Evaluation System and AI College Companions bring clarity, better decisions, and meaningful improvements across campus, revealing how modern insights can shape a more confident and strategic year ahead.

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.