Partnership Development and Global Strategy

Strategic Partnerships: We advise institutions in designing and implementing mission-aligned partnerships that expand reach, enhance relevance, and connect learners to meaningful educational and workforce opportunities. Our services are tailored to institutional size, strategic priorities, and regional or global context, ensuring each partnership is both impactful and sustainable.

• Engagement may span from 6–12 weeks, with options for extended partnership vetting, implementation, or evaluation.
• Clients can expect: Strategic partnership planning, including opportunity mapping aligned with institutional mission and market positioning; Design of partnership models with employers, community organizations, workforce boards, or international institutions that support learner pathways and regional development; Integration of partnership initiatives into academic planning, program development, and student success strategies; Evaluation of third-party vendors and OPM providers, including review of contracts, service quality, and alignment with accreditation, academic, and fiscal standards; Development of governance and quality assurance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term value from all external collaborations including program review processes.
• Project outcomes include: A structured partnership plan or assessment framework that advances institutional goals while safeguarding quality, equity, and mission alignment.

Global Partnerships: We support institutions in building globally relevant partnerships that promote learner mobility, credential recognition, and cross-border collaboration. Whether helping U.S. institutions expand their international presence or supporting global partners in aligning with U.S.-based standards, our services ensure academic quality, institutional coherence, and international competitiveness. 

• Engagement may span from 8–14 weeks, with timelines adjusted based on partnership scope, credential complexity, and regulatory context.
• Clients can expect: Strategic planning for global engagement, including opportunity scans, market analysis, and alignment with institutional mission and capacity; Design and advising on transnational education (TNE) programs, including dual degrees, co-branded certificates, and cross-border articulation agreements; Credential mapping and recognition strategies that align international qualifications with U.S.-based frameworks for transparency and transferability; Guidance on regulatory compliance, credit equivalency, and accreditation alignment to ensure program integrity and institutional readiness; Development of global partnership frameworks, including governance, quality assurance protocols, and sustainable revenue models
• Project outcomes include: A comprehensive strategy or program design blueprint that strengthens global reputation, supports international student pathways, and positions the institution as a partner in advancing global education and workforce development.