Valpo Strategic Plan

[KreitzerSTL]

Torch is reporting that the Brauer suit has been dismissed: https://www.valpotorch.com/news/article_3c04d060-750b-11ee-8fa8-7328a984a99a.html

NWI Times, too: https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/education/judge-dismisses-vu-artwork-sale-lawsuit/article_98733e9a-74f2-11ee-aff5-835888e4529d.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

[crusadermoe]

Great.  Whether good or bad, at least we have clarity at long last.   

The big question now is whether a new dorms can feasibly open by Fall 2024?  Doubtful, but maybe all is set on the design side to bid it and go.  They will battle winter during early phase.  I am guessing Fall 2025 is more realistic.  But I don't know that industry. So I can't judge whether the lawsuit cost us a full year of student recruitment promises.

[FWalum]

Thought it might be interesting for people to see a report from our Auditor, a company that specializes in the education segment, on "Higher Education Trends." The effect to us as a seminary is not as immediate as with some of the universities like Valpo, but will effect us down the road as fewer students come to the sem directly out of college. Really hammers home that the threat is real.       https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r5u26ehi51jo8lxcc1kux/20231108HigherEducationTrends.pdf?rlkey=lda8xaa3i7h9b6wm7hzu6msuz&dl=0

[crusadermoe]

Can you send a link without requiring drop box?

[crusadermoe]

I have been thinking that we are building a NEW dorm. 

Renovation would be a much faster job.  What are the odds (today) that they can open a renovated dorm by Fall 2024? (slim)......by Fall 2025?  Naturally you need to back plan against the paintings sale income and a few months of construction bidding. Hopefully the drawings and plans are final and ready to go.

[wh]

It appears that Marian University has employed a nearly identical growth strategy with excellent results. On one hand it suggests that Valpo is on the right path. Conversely, it could suggest that it is behind the 8-ball. Time will tell.

Marian University sees nearly 18% increase in enrollment of Latino students

https://www.wrtv.com/news/education/marian-university-sees-41-increase-in-enrollment-of-latino-students#:~:text=INDIANAPOLIS%20—%20Marian%20University%20enrolled%20its,in%20enrollment%20for%20this%20population.

[vu84v2]

It appears that Marian University has employed a nearly identical growth strategy with excellent results. On one hand it suggests that Valpo is on the right path. Conversely, it could suggest that it is behind the 8-ball. Time will tell.

Marian University sees nearly 18% increase in enrollment of Latino students

https://www.wrtv.com/news/education/marian-university-sees-41-increase-in-enrollment-of-latino-students#:~:text=INDIANAPOLIS%20—%20Marian%20University%20enrolled%20its,in%20enrollment%20for%20this%20population.

It may not be anything consequential, but statements like "18% increase" and "most Latino students ever enrolled" can be misleading. For example, 18% increase from what to what? What is the total percentage of Latino students in the student body?

[wh]

Historic Strongbow Inn razed to make way for future development

"While no plans have been finalized, the removal of the current structure will facilitate future developments for the benefit of the city and the region," university spokesman Michael Fenton said of the prime parcel at the heavily trafficked intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 49.

https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/historic-strongbow-inn-razed-to-make-way-for-future-development/article_1cd639a8-b625-11ee-811b-9b9824bc1ee4.html#tracking-source=home-top-story