Consultative Services

We are committed to delivering the highest level of personalized attention and strategic insight to every client we serve. To ensure deep understanding of each institution’s unique goals, challenges, and context, we intentionally limit the number of active engagements we take on at any given time. This focused approach allows us to invest the time, expertise, and resources each partnership deserves—fostering close collaboration and thoughtful, results-driven work. By prioritizing depth over volume, we deliver customized solutions, sustained attention, and meaningful outcomes grounded in quality, integrity, and excellence.

Consultation & Assessments

  • Tailored Assessments
  • Sustained Advising

Unlike traditional consulting, Sustained Advising provides ongoing guidance and support. We work alongside institutions over time to adapt strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate wins, ensuring that goals are not only set but achieved.

  • Short- or Long-term Consultation

Institutions can choose between a short-term engagement or a longer relationship with Small College Consulting.

Fractional & Interim Opportunities

  • President/CEO
  • Vice President/Provost

Academic affairs, enrollment management, finance & administration, and more.

  • Dean/Director

Admissions, financial aid, enrollment management, business affairs, and more.

Integrated Solutions

  • Executive Coaching
  • Student Success & Retention Strategies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analytics & Enrollment Forecasting
  • Artificial Intelligence Consulting
  • Advancement & Philanthropy
  • Finance & Operations
  • Fundraising
  • Online Course Development

Consultative Services

Admissions & Enrollment Services


Admissions/Enrollment Training & Workshops


Admissions Process Optimization


Admissions Staff Assessment


Campus Visit Analysis


Funnel Data Review & Analysis


Post-Merger & Acquisition Support


Strategic Enrollment Plan Development


Student Recruitment & Retention Strategies


Student Search Assessment

Enrollment Marketing Services


Competitor Analysis


Comprehensive Analysis of Marketing Vendors


Events & Outreach Strategy


Lead Cultivation


Market Assessment


Marketing Collateral Review


Post-Merger & Acquisition Support


Target Audience Identification

Additional Consultative Services


Accreditation Planning


Administrative Alignment with Core Growth Strategies


Coaching & Leadership Development


Data Analytics


Finance & Administration


Financial Aid Strategy


Online Learning


Retention Strategy


Strategic Planning