MGT of America | Higher Education

Facility requirements, feasibility analyses, revenue enhancements, organizational evaluations, classification and compensation and related human resources issues, strategic and program planning, technological enhancements, costing requirements – they are all areas and issues that our clients in higher education face on a regular basis. At MGT of America we understand those concerns because our professionals have been educators themselves and have worked alongside others who are committed to fostering educational excellence in their communities and states.

WHAT WE DO

MGT’s experts offer solutions that work in the environments in which our clients operate; we understand that the answers they implement must include and benefit multiple groups within the communities they serve. Students, administrators, funding resources – they all want the best for their institutions. With professionals who have been there themselves, it is an environment MGT understands, and it is a commitment we respect. It is the reason why so many have come to MGT of America for answers.

Facilities and Master Planning

Understanding how your educational buildings utilize space is important and should be driven by your programmatic needs. MGT of America is a recognized leader in facility planning and analysis nationwide. MGT offers fresh and innovative solutions to our clients.

Our approach considers current and planned educational programs to ensure that you have the flexibility to change.

Administrative & Organizational Reviews
Campus Planning
Capital Budgets Preparation
Capital Improvement
Comprehensive Housing Plans
Condition Assessment
Cost Study
Debt Capacity Analysis
Demand Estimates
Facilities Condition Assessments
Facilities Evaluation and Capacity
Facility Guidelines, Standards
Facilities Master Plan
Facility Rates
Facility Utilization
Faculty & Staff Housing Reviews
Faculty/Staff Housing
Financial Analyses
Legislative Analysis
Life Cycle Study
Long-Range Facilities Plan
Market Assessment
Market Research
Off-Campus Market Reviews
Peer Reviews (Competitive Analysis)
Privatized Housing Analyses
Project Pro Forma Development
Project Sequencing
Space Analysis and Utilization

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Performance Review and Program Evaluation Studies

Our experts have national experience in conducting such evaluations and have performed services in all 50 states. Our evaluator’s follow the standards set by the American Evaluation Association and offer our clients an understanding of how appropriate business practices are applied, and we design our recommendations for improvement based on our long history of performing such evaluations.

Services we provide include:

Longitudinal Evaluations
Stakeholder Surveys
Human Resources Management & Compensation Studies
Web-based Data Collection Systems
Management and Performance Evaluations
Education, Program, and Policy Analyses

At MGT, our experts utilize design standards that evaluate the outcomes based on processes using quantitative and qualitative data. Click here to find out more about Performance Review and Program Evaluation Studies at MGT.

Technology

At MGT of America we work with our clients in Higher Education to help them develop more streamlined business processes by leveraging technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations. Colleges and Universities need to be prepared to account for attribute measures to ease the risks associated with the use of technology. Those concerns can range from basic human error to larger architectural issues. It’s the lack of enterprise expertise, awareness, and control of technology systems and infrastructure that increases the risk of compromised or inefficient systems. The experts at MGT utilize proven methodologies and extensive experience to tailor solutions that meet our client’s specific needs. We bring a distinct combination of exceptional consulting skills, sensible industry knowledge and executive experience to every one of our clients. To that end we offer a full range of solutions to ensure our clients have highly available and secure solutions that they can rely on.

Services we offer include:

Technology Audits
Benchmark Studies
Rate Methodology Reviews
Project and Program Management
IT Organizational Change Implementation and Management
Technology Strategic Planning
Information Security Consulting and Expert Witness Services

Costing

In today’s challenging economic environment, with funding linked to accountability and performance, the stakes are high. Our team of experts specialize in developing and evaluating funding and accountability or performance models, including peer selection and analysis. We have a Revenue Enhancement Assessment Program (REAP) that helps our clients identify revenue opportunities and outsourcing options to make the most efficient use of scarce resources.

Services we provide include:

Cost Containment
Funding Allocation
Funding Formulas
Management Review
Performance Measurement
Policy Analysis
Resource Allocation

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Disparity

A disparity study provides evidence, in accordance with current case law, to determine whether remedial programs for racial or gender discrimination are appropriate. While higher education has always recognized the need for diversity, evaluation and verification is critical.

MGT touts one of the nation's strongest disparity study practices, and has the expertise to navigate the complexities and challenges involved in producing an accurate and valid disparity study.

Having completed over 125 disparity studies across the United States, our team of experts are well versed and navigate our clients through the first steps of a study to the last steps of implementation. Click here for more information about our disparity services.