Consultant Insights

How to Hire Smart: A Creative Approach to Evaluating Potential Employees 

By: Dotti Davidson Having a brilliant team starts with hiring smart. So many times, we review resumes and gravitate to the level of experience the candidate brings.  We make the hire based on their experience; despite not assessing other factors that are critical to success in the role.  Hiring smart involves evaluating candidates through various creative […]

Hiring Your Next Chief Student Financial Aid Officer  

By: Tiffany Motyka, EdD – Senior Consultant  Institutions requesting Federal Financial Aid under Title IV must designate which employee holds the title Chief Student Financial Aid Officer. This role is commonly referred to as: Financial Aid Director, Assistant Vice President of Financial Services, or Chief Student Financial Officer. These positions oversee a university’s financial aid […]

Does Every Employee Deserve a P.A.T. on the Back?

By: Dotti Davidson During this time of Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to reflect on how and what we are thankful for. Many of us think of our families, but what about our employees? Does every employee deserve praise, appreciation, and thanks (P.A.T.)? Some would say absolutely not, but I dare say in some shape or form, EVERY employee […]

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