Slalom, LLC is a global consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and effective organizational transformation, with locations throughout the country. Their full range of consulting services paired with global reach and industry-spanning approach allows them to provide unique insights and unexpected solutions to facilitate change and transformation in new and enlightening ways. Slalom’s specialized and industry-specific specialists span a wide range of industries including private sector, life sciences, healthcare, and more. With a full range of consulting service options that focus on strategy, technology, and transformation, Ideas and methodologies are shared across each industry sector, resulting in creative and often unconventional solutions. 

• Strategy, business cases, roadmaps
• Process optimization
• Cloud services (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure)
• Data and analytics (e.g., Boomi, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake)
• AI, machine learning, LLMs (e.g., Bedrock, Copilot, and Gemini)
• Salesforce (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Service, Slack, Einstein)
• Experience design (e.g., human-centered approaches to UX and UI)
• Digital product engineering, custom applications, and integration
• Project management
• Change management, communications, and training

As part of the largest management consultancy in the world, Deloitte consultants offer a valuable combination of global expertise and local knowledge. Deloitte is a leading provider of higher education professional services, offering the perspective and skills needed to address complex challenges and explore promising opportunities unique to educational institutions.

• Strategy and operations
• Student lifecycle
• Administration and finance
• Talent and culture
• Risk and compliance
• Insights and purpose
• Sourcing & procurement
• IT Consulting Services are here

Civic Initiatives provides consulting services that focus on procurement assessment and transformation support. Through this contract, E&I members get the support and guidance to help accelerate efforts to transform and manage procurement and information technology functions.

• Certified consultants with extensive public procurement experience
• Comprehensive list of services available
• Preset hourly rates
• Competitively solicited contract

Established in 2013, Kennedy & Company is a privately owned consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. with international reach. With an exclusive focus on higher education, Kennedy & Company offers more than just strategic consulting, also supporting technical projects such as CRM implementation. Kennedy & Company is committed to continuous improvement, developing the expertise of their team and growth of their services to support the ever-evolving needs of colleges and universities.

• Strategic planning
• Academic portfolio strategy
• Enrollment strategy
• Organizational and operational transformation
• Financial stability
• Student success and retention strategy
• CRM implementation

Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with institutions to put possible into practice by creating sound strategies, optimizing operations, accelerating digital transformation, and empowering people to own their future. By embracing diverse perspectives, encouraging new ideas, and challenging the status quo, Huron creates sustainable results for the organizations they serve.

• Design sustainable business models end enhance financial decision making to secure near- and long-term financial health
• Generate savings, drive efficiency, and improve customer service by aligning resources and creating more value across departments
• Transform research support services with innovative operating models and leading technology that improve service to faculty, optimize cost recovery, and mitigate compliance risk
• Access to Huron Research Suite and Huron Research Office solutions
• Tailored solutions across every dimension of the student lifecycle to identify, attract, engage, and retain students
• Implementation support for SIS, student demand analytics, and CRM solutions
• Interim staffing solutions across multiple functional areas

With an independent perspective and creative solutions, CampusWorks partners collaboratively with E&I members to help implement change, achieve transformational results, and ensure lasting success. Their consulting services reach across an institution from student services and human resources to finance, academic services, and more. CampusWorks' appreciation for an institution's mission, vision, and values is paired with a deep understanding of the business and technical challenges faced by higher education.

• Academic services
• Accreditation and compliance
• Assessments
• Business process optimization
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) support
• Project management
• Shared services and collaboration
• Staff augmentation
• Strategic planning

AArete understands the unique challenges that university leaders face today. With over 15 years of experience, AArete has developed a suite of tailored solutions that empower universities to navigate change and excel in an ever-evolving landscape. They are committed to delivering results-driven strategies and innovative approaches that cater to the specific needs and challenges E&I members face, and then help you implement solutions for optimal ROI.

• Proven track record of collaboration with universities nationwide, including campus safety, knowledge management strategy, vendor/procurement optimization, labor efficiency, and more
• Spend Management & Cost Containment: maximize the value of every dollar through strategic cost reduction, utilization management, and efficient resource allocation
• Administrative Transformation: modernize administrative processes, streamline operations, and enhance overall productivity
• Student, Alumni & Donor Engagement: develop and deploy targeted engagement strategies to foster loyalty, boost student experience, and sustain long-term relationships
• Digital & Technology Services: design and implement digital initiatives that embrace data management, automation, and engagement to elevate your capabilities and reputation
• ESG, Sustainability & Supplier Diversity: develop and implement sustainability initiatives, ensure compliance with ESG standards, and promote supplier diversity