At the beginning of the 20th century, one percent of high school graduates attended college; today, that number is closer to 70 percent. Perhaps no other statistic demonstrates so dramatically the great strides that have been made to deliver accessibility to a quality education. Is it possible to continue this trend and increase accessibility even further? BearingPoint consultants are confident that it is. We do this by applying our passion and dedication to skillfully navigating critical industry issues, such as increased competition for students, tighter budgets, and the demand for heightened security.

At the beginning of the 20th century, one percent of high school graduates attended college; today, that number is closer to 70 percent. Perhaps no other statistic demonstrates so dramatically the great strides that have been made to deliver accessibility to a quality education. Is it possible to continue this trend and increase accessibility even further? BearingPoint consultants are confident that it is. We do this by applying our passion and dedication to skillfully navigating critical industry issues, such as increased competition for students, tighter budgets, and the demand for heightened security.

The intense focus on increased enrollments is the engine that drives a number of related challenges and has a profound impact on institutions, regardless of their size or academic mandate.

The cost of education is on the rise, and colleges and universities are pressed to find ways to make it more affordable, particularly for the middle class.

Some of the approaches being considered to balance the competition and cost include an increase in online degree programs, more automated self-service and self-paced administration, and 24/7 access to systems. Measurability, accountability and benchmarking are all important parts of the overall move toward creating better service.

For more than 35 years, BearingPoint has helped the higher education community operate more efficiently, reduce costs and serve their constituents more effectively. We consult across the client organization and establish long lasting relationships to help our clients determine the appropriate strategy for streamlining their operations.

Some of our higher education clients include:

• Johns Hopkins University
• University of North Carolina
• Michigan State University

We provide an array of client services, ranging from strategy and operations improvement to systems integration. We have the size and scale to tackle your biggest operational challenges.