Blog

Therese Grohman came to Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies with an impressive background in fundraising and event marketing. It involved years of convincing people to take on hugely physical challenges and raise a lot of money — marathons, 5K walks, cycling events and other event-based fundraisers. So when someone on her interview committee asked her why she was interested in her current role as the Senior Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management, she absolutely nailed the answer. “That mindset is very similar, particularly when it comes to continuing education,” she said. “Like, 'I don't have time to do that,' 'it's too expensive,' 'I don't know if it's worth it.' So for me it was a natural transition into this continuing ed space because of the adult mindset, when you're kind of coming up against those powerful challenges.”

Imagine if you could wave a magic wand and remake the continuing education space?

Our voices are small individually, but if all those individual voices continue to come together, change will come.

Regional and Continuing Education at CSU Chico has chosen SpurCG as a partner as it endeavors to position itself to meet the needs of future students who will be facing new challenges as a result of the COVID19 pandemic.

Meni Sarris shares what we can learn from past times of economic uncertainty and how CPE units can position themselves now to meet the new demands that emerge during the recovery.

Are you understaffed? Wait… maybe you’re actually overstaffed? Gauging bandwidth for new projects can be difficult, especially when you may be getting mixed messages from your team. In this 15-minute webinar, SpurCG co-founder Meni Sarris walks you through steps you can take today to get a better idea of how your team is spending their time – and just how much bandwidth they have to take on new priorities. At its conclusion, you’ll be armed with information that empowers your team to reach its full potential.

“In selecting a partner, we felt SpurCG was a good fit because of their deep knowledge in the niche area of adult and professional education. Additionally, the consultants have directed university-based professional education programs themselves, so they understand the environment, internal workings and external markets, from the inside out.” - Melissa Walden, Director, TEES EDGE

In this 15-minute “quick hit” webinar SpurCG co-founder Meni Sarris discusses how starting a youth program can diversify your program portfolio, enhance revenue, and create meaningful ties to your institution that lead to enrollment wins on the undergraduate side of the institution.

“It’s so valuable to our membership,” says Rick Osborn, ACHE Interim Executive Vice President,”when continuing educators like Meni and Guy can offer valuable insight on continuing education from the many colleges and universities they work with. We’re very pleased that they’re honoring their roots in ACHE and supporting the ACHE Annual Conference as our President Level Sponsor. I look forward to learning from them.”

Co-founder Meni Sarris talks about rivalries. How they can motivate us to our full potential and how they are healthy for higher education.