STRATUS is a strategic consulting firm that helps colleges and universities create distinction through a unique approach that integrates all forms of their capital—intellectual, physical, fiscal, political—to develop programs and projects that take full advantage of opportunities. Successful consulting in higher education requires more than technical expertise. It requires a personal understanding of the culture and decision-making processes of colleges and universities. Therefore, most of our primary project consultants have actual campus experience, and we supplement them with a network of distinguished higher education leaders. With our decades of hands-on operating and consulting experience, STRATUS teams are uniquely qualified to create integrated strategies that help institutions become more distinctive and vital. Our broad perspective helps campuses: • Create a distinctive niche • Identify new revenues • Attract and retain top students and faculty • Strengthen ties with the community • Maximize return on investment on major projects • Maintain an environment of quality and creativity Services Our practice centers on four areas: • Strategic Research and Opportunity Assessment • Strategic Planning and Positioning • Creating Distinctive Environments • Funding and Implementation Strategies