CVET Enrollment Strategies works with two primary audiences:
Presidents, Cabinets, and Boards who need strategic clarity about enrollment: Is our approach working? Are resources aligned with strategy? How do we communicate this to governance?
Vice Presidents of Enrollment and Deans of Admission—who need peer support, objective assessment, and strategic perspective as they navigate complex challenges.
I understand both perspectives because I have lived both: as a VP accountable for results, a campus leader working alongside a senior team, and as a strategic advisor to presidents and boards.
The work falls into a few categories, but it all starts with the same question: What does your institution actually need?
Some presidents want a comprehensive enrollment assessment to understand if their current approach is working. Some want focused support on net revenue strategy. Some want ongoing advisory as they navigate transition or growth.
Not sure which approach fits your needs? Let’s talk.
Contact: jcthompson@cvetconsulting.com | 859-583-6132
Below are common engagement structures, but every engagement is customized to your specific challenges:
Services
Enrollment Health Assessments and Focused Initiatives
Comprehensive diagnostic assessment of your enrollment health, including:
- Organizational effectiveness and structure
- Student recruitment strategy and execution
- Financial aid strategy and net revenue analysis
- Technology systems and data infrastructure
- Strategic and tactical recommendations for improvement
Best for: Presidents and boards who need objective answers about whether their current enrollment approach is positioned for success, or VPs who want independent validation of strategic direction.
Board, Cabinet, and Enrollment Staff Retreats
Facilitated strategic retreats focused on:
- Educating boards and executive leadership on enrollment dynamics
- Identifying institutional priorities, goals, and strategies
- Net tuition revenue management and strategy
- Aligning leadership on enrollment priorities and resource allocation
Best for: Institutions where board and cabinet need shared understanding of enrollment strategy before making resource decisions. Most effective when paired with an Enrollment Health Assessment.
Strategic Enrollment Planning
Development of comprehensive 3-5 year strategic enrollment plans, including:
- Market analysis and competitive positioning
- Recruitment and retention strategy
- Budget evaluation relative to goals
- Net revenue optimization and discount rate management
- Technology stack assessment and vendor recommendations
- Implementation roadmaps with clear accountability
Best for: Institutions ready to commit to multi-year strategic enrollment transformation with presidential and board support.
Net Tuition Revenue Strategy
Specialized engagement focused on:
- Net tuition revenue assessment and management
- Scholarship architecture redesign
- Aid leveraging recommendations
- Multi-year revenue modeling
Best for: CFOs and presidents under board pressure to improve net revenue, or VPs who need data-informed approach to financial aid strategy.
Thought Partnership, Mentorship, Fractional Leadership, Transition Leadership
Ongoing strategic support including:
- Thought partnership for experienced Vice Presidents
- Mentorship for new or less experienced Vice Presidents
- Fractional VP advisory
- Full-time interim leadership during transitions
- Monthly strategic advisory for presidents and VP’s
Best for: Institutions in transition with new presidents or vice presidents, VPs who want ongoing peer consultation, or presidents who want cabinet-level enrollment expertise without full-time executive compensation.
Let’s Talk
Not sure which approach fits your needs?
Reach out to discuss your enrollment challenges and explore whether CVET can help. No pressure, no sales pitch—just a strategic conversation about what your institution needs.
Contact:
📧 jcthompson@cvetconsulting.com
📞 859-583-6132
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