Campus Management Unveils Vision for the Future of Higher Education

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Management Corp., a leading provider of enterprise software products and services for educational institutions, has unveiled its vision for the higher education market – the "On Demand Model."

The On Demand Model recognizes that higher education is facing an unprecedented amount of change creating the need for new business processes and strategies to better compete, grow and retain students. This model is based on the premise that institutions are going to require new technologies that provide innovative capabilities for engagement and delivery. 

Supported by extensive research and grounded in experience through its work with one of the largest client bases within the higher education market, Campus Management's On Demand Model delivers the blueprint for institutional success in this new era. 

"With all of the changes occurring within higher education, it is critical to further the conversation regarding current and future requirements for the industry," commented Connor Gray, Chief Strategy Officer of Campus Management.  "While there is a lot of rhetoric in the market, Campus Management has stepped back to develop a vision that helps crystallize the core needs beyond technical implementation. The reality is that innovation across the sector is required to meet the demands of today's student."

Institutions today are facing a "super storm" of forces reshaping the market from the perspective of competition, delivery, funding and outcomes.  Foundationally, a generational shift has occurred; today's students have expectations that have been shaped by their life experiences.  As such, they require education delivery models that are more flexible and accessible than those of past generations.

"Our mission at Campus Management is to be the provider of software, strategies and services which enable institutions of higher education to empower dynamic models of engagement & delivery," continued Mr. Gray.  "The solutions will be economical, efficient, durable and flexible in order to allow institutions to thrive in a new on-demand era within higher education."  

The On Demand Model is comprised of four cornerstones as part of the blueprint.  These elements provide the foundation of core capabilities needed for the market:

• Constituent Engagement.  To orchestrate interactions.

Institutions need to eliminate silos when it comes to communicating with their constituents. They need to design communications strategies that facilitate different types of engagement and provide for a 360 degree view of each student's experience with the institution.

• Flexible Terms.  To power new types of delivery models.

Institutions need the option to enable students to break free of standard terms and start courses when they are ready – both online and on-campus – and have the ability to manage their education at their own pace. While this is a major shift for some institutions, flexible terms may be more aligned with the needs of today's students.  

• Associated Financial Aid.  To fuel the adoption of these new delivery models.

Institutions need to adopt a robust and flexible financial aid system that can package and adjust Federal and institutional aid based on the borrower's academic schedule and progress.

• Agile DNA.  To allow you to adapt your solutions as you transform.

Institutions need to successfully implement an On Demand Model, and be ready, willing and able to embrace change. They have to develop playbooks that address the students' needs and provide them with the learning environments they desire.  

About Campus Management Corp.

Campus Management is a leading provider of software, strategies and services which enable institutions of higher education to offer dynamic models of engagement & delivery. Over the past 25 years, Campus Management has supported the higher education sector, both proprietary and nonprofits, as well as foundations and other organizations through its cutting-edge student information system and constituent relationship management (CRM) software solutions.

Campus Management's solutions are specifically designed to provide institutions the flexibility they need to compete in the ever-changing higher education landscape by offering products that support changes in education delivery, recruitment, financial aid, and regulatory compliance. Today, more than 1,700 organizations in 26 countries utilize Campus Management to unite campuses and workflows, improve student outcomes and achieve goals.  

SOURCE Campus Management Corp.