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About Emerge Education

At Emerge Education, we help colleges and universities navigate the evolving higher education landscape through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and hands-on expertise. Our team brings decades of experience in enrollment growth, marketing, recruitment, student success, and workforce development. Together, we help institutions overcome challenges, identify opportunities, and achieve measurable results.

Core Values

At Emerge, we believe in:

Innovation

This means embracing forward-thinking methods and innovative technologies to be future-ready.

Collaboration

By fostering collaboration and teamwork, we support and encourage forward-thinking to transform the way we approach everything we do.

Excellence

Setting high standards, and continuously working to improve the way we operate is crucial for fostering a successful culture.

Impact

We empower our team with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve their full potential and make a meaningful impact on their client work as well as their communities.

Our Leadership Team

Jim Hunter, CEO at Emerge Education
Scott McQuinn, COO at Emerge Education
Kelly Lougee, SVO od Client and Student Operations at Emerge Education
Chris Wilford, SVP of Marketing at Emerge Education

Meet the Emerge Education Team

Eric Barr, Graphic Designer at Emerge Education

Eric Barr

Graphic Designer
Kristen Luciani, Senior Marketing Manager at Emerge Education

Kristen Luciani

Senior Marketing Manager
Bill Gutshall, Senior Student Success Manager at Emerge Education

Bill Gutshall

Senior Student Success Manager
Sarah Hendrick, Student Success Manager at Emerge Education

Sara Hendrick

Student Success Manager
Beth Lewis, Senior Enrollment Manager at Emerge Education

Beth Lewis

Senior Enrollment Manager
Carla Polly, Call Center Specialist at Emerge Education

Carla Polly

Call Center Specialist
Tisa Reilly, Senior Director of Business Systems at Emerge Education

Tisa Riley

Senior Director of Business Systems
Bill Steger, Director of Finance at Emerge Education

Bill Steger

Director of Finance

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Course Content

Enrich programs and create marketable, engaging learning experiences.

  • Access to curated digital course content for program enhancement
  • Leverage content partnerships to build online and hybrid offerings faster
  • Differentiate your academic portfolio in competitive markets
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Workforce Development Solutions

Bridge higher education with workforce opportunity.

  • Strategic employer engagement to drive enrollment and tuition partnerships
  • Workforce-aligned program development and non-credit credentialing
  • High school career-pathway offerings via Emerge Prepared™
  • Customizable short-course catalogs and employer portals via Workforce Navigator™
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EduVantage™ Research

Turn data into clarity—and clarity into action.

  • Custom market research powered by Emerge’s proprietary methodologies
  • Competitor benchmarking and student demand insights by program
  • Regional workforce alignment analysis to inform program prioritization
  • Executive-ready reports with strategic recommendations
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Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Advisory

Explore bold, sustainable options for institutional longevity.

  • Due diligence and institutional compatibility assessments
  • Scenario modeling: shared services, affiliations, mergers
  • Strategic guidance for boards and executive leadership on transformational decisions
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Accreditation Support

Navigate accreditation with confidence and expertise.

  • Support for regional and program-specific accreditation requirements
  • Documentation preparation, compliance audits, and mock reviews
  • Faculty credentialing and governance guidance
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Financial Aid Optimization

Maximize financial aid as a strategic enrollment lever.

Net tuition revenue modeling and discount rate optimization

Packaging strategies that align aid with yield goals

Policy audits to improve compliance and operational efficiency

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Global Student Engagement & Recruitment

Expand your reach and deliver international enrollments with trusted, in-country expertise.

  • Strategic partnerships with vetted, high-quality global recruiting firms for end-to-end student engagement

    Application mentoring and document preparation services to streamline admissions for international students

    Targeted global marketing to elevate institutional visibility in key regions

    Seamless handoff to institutions with fully vetted, application-ready candidates
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Tech Solutions & Digital Infrastructure

Align your tech stack with your enrollment and student success goals.

  • CRM implementation and optimization (e.g., Slate, Salesforce)
  • Automated lead nurturing and enrollment workflows
  • Integrated reporting and KPI dashboards for leadership
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Emerge AI Services

Leverage the power of AI to drive smarter decisions and personalized student engagement.

  • Predictive analytics for recruitment and retention
  • AI-driven communication workflows that engage students proactively
  • Intelligent reporting dashboards for leadership visibility
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Retention & Student Success

Reduce attrition and boost lifetime student value.

  • Early-alert communication strategies and one-to-one engagement
  • International student support to maximize retention and success
  • Analytics-driven retention interventions that improve persistence rates
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Recruiting

Convert interest into enrollments.

  • Call center + personalized enrollment outreach (MQL → SQL → enrollment)
  • Dedicated enrollment specialists and call center support
  • Personalized multi-channel communication workflows
  • Lead scoring and qualification strategies for efficiency
  • CRM integration for seamless tracking and follow-up
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Marketing

Elevate your brand, expand your reach, and grow enrollment sustainably.

  • Full-funnel marketing strategy built from proprietary data and competitive analysis
  • Paid media (search & social), SEO, content marketing, and creative asset development
  • Data-driven media planning (search, social, display)
  • Website design optimized for enrollment conversion
  • Brand positioning and creative storytelling
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Solutions

Workforce Navigator™

Fuel organizational efficiency through workforce education programs.

Emerge Prepared™

Prepare students to emerge from high school with in-demand credentials.

The Partner Network™

Address your most critical workforce challenges through strategic partnerships.

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Solutions by Industry

Healthcare

Implement end-to-end talent solutions to meet your most critical workforce challenges.

Higher Education

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Secondary Education

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