A case study applying OpEx principles to higher education

Small changes can help students meet a ‘Finish in Four’ degree goal

By Merwan Mehta

Universities and institutions of higher education are facing an unprecedented decline in enrollment, funding and recognition of value from multiple stakeholders. At the same time, overhead expenses for nonrevenue-producing and nonteaching activities are increasing as a percentage of the overall budget.


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