ESI News
In our sixth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Curtis Gregory discusses organizational leadership in uncertain times. Leading a university is hard enough in calm waters. These tumultuous times tax leaders tremendously. We’ll explore research-based methods for leaders to cultivate the emotional intelligence and communications skills to […]
In our fifth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Benjamin Olshin discusses Chinese students in American institutions- past, present, and future. Chinese students have been a prominent part of some college campuses. Geopolitical uncertainties are complicating these relationships. We’ll look into why that is and what institutions […]
In our fourth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Jamie Green and Dr. Joseph Whittaker discuss HBCUs in economic development. Like all institutions, HBCUs are innovating in response to crisis and opportunity. Come find out how HBCUs are approaching the value proposition of college, building pathways to […]
In our third of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Angela Dowd-Burton discusses supplier diversity on campus. A successful supplier diversity program is essential to the healthy ecosystem that surrounds a university. How can educational institutions contribute to economic inclusion that helps to support thriving communities? Learn the key […]
In our second of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Bernadine Hawes discusses anchoring innovation ecosystems. Universities are playing a greater role in driving the innovation that is powering regions’ economic resilience and competitiveness. We’ll look at how institutions’ innovation work has evolved over time and what it might […]
In our first of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Adam Glaser discusses Campus 2.0- Creating Lifelong Engagement with Alumni How people gain workforce skills and credentials is fast evolving. How should institutions respond? We’ll explore what some are calling “Campus 2.0,” a complete rethink on how to organize […]
In January, we marked ten years of ESI as a firm. This week, we celebrated it! Current and former staff, as well as clients and senior advisors came together to celebrate the big 1-0. Presidents Lee Huang and Peter Angelides made the following remarks: We care deeply about our work as well as who we […]
In April and May of 2023, ESI will host a series of weekly mini-webinars addressing critical issues currently facing the higher education sector. Topics will range from navigating supplier diversity, to understanding HBCUs and economic development, organizational leadership in uncertain times, as well as the current and future role international students will play at American […]
Beginning in March, ESI Senior Vice President and Principal Steve Wray will be stepping down from his current role with the firm to serve as Executive Director of the Block Center for Technology and Society at Carnegie Mellon University. Steve has been a great asset to ESI over the past 5 years and an invaluable […]
Don’t miss our upcoming webinar produced in partnership with Santander UK. This hour-long session will bring together city leaders, urban planners, and practitioners to examine the challenges and opportunities electric vehicles (EVs) pose, discuss upcoming policies/strategies, and present new ideas on preparing for broader EV adoption in America. Cities and communities across the US are […]