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Associate Provost, School of Adult and Graduate Studies, Cedar Crest College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Ron sees Higher Education as an important factor not only for the individual learner but for society at large. He gets the big picture, and he knows Higher Ed has some rocky roads ahead. The most important thing Ron values is the importance of innovation in changing culture and preserving Higher Education for future generations.
President Emeritus, University of Northwestern – St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnesota
Given Ron’s giftedness and wisdom, working with him has been instrumental in helping our institution focus on our mission. He has the ability to help shape key conversations due to his background of experience and expertise. Each time we’ve sought his help he has been able to aid our university’s leadership in understanding how our strategic objectives, our goals, will broaden and strengthen our mission. For that, I am deeply grateful.
Center for the Study of Higher Education, Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
I have followed Ron’s career for more than 20 years now–as a faculty member, senior administrator for research and faculty development, provost, and higher education analyst. In all of these capacities, Ron’s has worked diligently, skillfully, and with profound integrity to have his efforts count for the success of colleagues and the improvement of institutions and programs. His expertise across all sectors of US postsecondary higher education and its presenting challenges and opportunities is second to none. And, his conscientious attention to deadlines and self-effacing style make him an efficient and compelling consultation partner.
President, Warner University
Lake Wales, Florida
Ron did a fantastic job doing a strategic planning session with members of our board, followed by a very positive response with our faculty. He knows how to navigate the different constituencies on a campus and make connections with the community. His impact on the planning process will be foundational at our institution.
He knows the issues by experience, but he also has sat in the chair and walked in the shoes of those he is now trying to help.
President, Council of Christian Colleges & Universities
Washington, DC
Interim President, Christian Theological Seminary
Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Ron Mahurin brings academic experience, great listening skills and strong facilitation leadership to create an inviting, thoughtful environment so people can participate at their best in conversations that matter. I highly recommend him!
President Emeritus, Malone University
Ohio
Partner …facilitator …fellow traveler …these descriptors and many more articulate Ron’s approach – and his effectiveness – in coming alongside institutions, boards, and individual leaders. Ron did a masterful job facilitating our Board of Trustees to achieve unity within a circumstance of disunity. I have also experienced Ron in an executive coaching relationship in which he ‘walked with’ me in my journey offering insightful and challenging questions along the way. Both personally and institutionally I have experienced Ron’s rich reservoir of experience coupled with his understanding of institutions, Boards, and the challenges of leadership as truly value added.
Former President, Reinhardt University
Higher Education Consultant
I have worked with Ron Mahurin for over 25 years in various capacities. His expertise in leadership development, strategic planning, and navigating the challenges of Higher Education have helped me as a leader and strengthened my institutions. Ron excels at bringing together various constituents to solve complex problems, strengthen existing programs, and plan dynamic futures. He is a well-respected consultant and leader with proven results working with hundreds of institutions, large and small, public and private.
Special Assistant to the President, Indiana Weslyan University
Marion, Indiana
Ron is an exceptional visionary and strategist who excels in helping leaders understanding trends within the ever-changing landscape of higher education and provides them with the navigational tools to succeed.
His expertise in the area of strategic planning provides effective solutions for institutions and organizations looking to strengthen their presence in the marketplace.
You can trust Ron to deliver on his promises.
Former Vice President for University Relations, St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, New York
Ron directed us to design and implement a positioning study that helped our community develop a shared understanding of the assets and attributes that were most valued by our prospective students and families. He managed the study design and implementation flawlessly and also helped us to negotiate the many conversations with constituents that were necessary to build trust and credibility for both the study and its strategic use. It was truly a pleasure to work with and learn from him.
VPAA at Southwestern College
Witchita, Kansas
I have worked with Ron as I have advanced in administrative leadership roles and transitions between institutions at the senior leadership level. He offered the experience, insight and wisdom I needed to help me think through ever more complex challenges. I know of few other leaders who have the wide range of experiences Ron brings to the table from his work in senior leadership within institutions, to national membership organizations that support colleges and universities, to his work in executive leadership at a major higher education marketing firm. Ron has helped me with challenges large and small, and with strategy for both institutional and personal professional goals. He has a rare combination of integrity and tact that makes him an ideal partner in facing the trickiest of situations.
Director, Higher Education Masters Program, North Greenville University
Greenville, South Carolina
Tenured Professor. Advancement Professional. National Program Developer. Chief Academic Officer. When organizations hire Ron Mahurin, they bring aboard someone who understands the challenges and joys of campus life from multiple vantage points. Ron’s remarkably broad range of professional experience enables him to quickly assess complex situations, apply appropriate frameworks, and craft effective solutions for all kinds of colleges and universities.
Vice-President, The Thorburn Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Ron Mahurin is an enlightened, engaging and diplomatic facilitator whose years of higher education leadership experience come shining through when his clients need them most. His distinctive blend of sound strategic and time-tested tactical insights make Ron’s voice particularly valuable in decision-making conversations.
Provost (Retired) and VP for Academic Affairs, Alfred University
Alfred, New York
I have known Ron personally for nearly 30 years in a variety of roles, but particularly as consultant. Ron’s experience across a wide array of institutions makes him a quick study. However, an effective consultant must be able to build relationships, and in Ron’s case, he brings empathy to the table. He knows the issues by experience, but he also has sat in the chair and walked in the shoes of those he is now trying to help.
Gwynedd Mercy University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We hired Ron Mahurin to help us with understanding our place in the marketplace, which included an analysis of our brand identity, institutional strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace, and finally, help us with defining our pricing and tuition discounting strategy.
The desired outcome was to allow the institution to develop a multi-year strategic enrollment plan and pricing strategy to optimize enrollment and net revenue for sustained growth. Ron was the clear choice to lead our project due to his diverse experience as both an academic leader and senior administrator, his in-depth knowledge of the higher education marketplace, and most importantly, his focus on providing personalized consultancy services for our institution. Ron delivered on his promises by providing a comprehensive project plan and process, which lead to the delivery of a detailed report that accomplished our project goals.
What sets Ron apart from other consultants we have used is his ability to have us look in the mirror to determine what’s working, and what’s not working. His ability to have these types of sensitive, and at times, difficult discussions, was done with the utmost professionalism and discretion, which has led to better project outcomes.
I would enthusiastically recommend Ron to other institutions who need his unique expertise.
Chief Enrollment Management Officer, Wheaton College
Wheaton, Illinois
Ron brings a wealth of higher education experience as a former faculty member and a top level college administrator. As a strategic consultant, he has assisted dozens of colleges and universities working with college boards, presidents, and cabinet leadership, and helping tackle challenging institutional paradigms. Practically speaking, he will bring effective planning and guidance to any institution that seeks to answer the “what’s next?” question, especially as the demanding landscape of higher education is ever shifting.
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