What We Do
Strategic Clarity. Unmatched Expertise. Revenue Growth.
Higher education is at an inflection point. The old structures weren’t built for today’s challenges. University leaders know they have to scale, evolve, and grow revenue—fast. But this isn’t just about keeping up. It’s about designing a sustainable future—one that can withstand disruption and position their institutions for long-term success.
They’re looking at the blueprint, reimagining what’s possible. Which programs to scale. Where to invest. How to modernize outdated systems without losing control. They know they must move quickly, and they are searching for the right partner to help them build.
Rhodes Advisors is that partner. We don’t take over—we stand beside university leaders, helping them make the tough calls, challenging assumptions, and turning plans into reality while helping them create alternative revenue strategies.
The institutions that partner with Rhodes won’t just keep up. They’ll set the pace, own their growth, and build a model others try to follow.
Our Services.
Leadership Partnership
Transformational growth. Clear, strategic decision-making.
We are a co-pilot to university presidents, provosts, vice provosts, CFOs, CMOs, deans, associate deans, VPs of marketing and enrollment, and more to develop long-term strategies that align institutional priorities with market realities.
Institution-wide strategic planning
Portfolio optimization & positioning
Executive decision support
Financial & operational risk management
Alternative Revenue Strategies
New revenue streams beyond tuition for long-term sustainability. We help universities design, launch, and scale alternative revenue strategies.
Custom projections to assess potential returns and risks.
Go-to-market strategies for launching online degrees and certificates.
Bespoke funding strategy to ensure financial stability.
Insights on in-demand programs and institutional fit.
Faculty resourcing, tech infrastructure, and marketing guidance.
Portfolio Alignment & Market Research
What to build. What to scale. What to phase out.
We help universities optimize their academic portfolios based on demand, financial sustainability, and institutional goals.
Portfolio-wide program assessment
Market research & competitive analysis
Hybrid & online strategy
Enrollment Growth & Digital Go-To-Market
Attract the right students. Maximize marketing ROI.
We craft brand positioning, marketing, and enrollment strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Brand strategy & program positioning
SEO & digital visibility
Recruitment & lead generation
Messaging & content strategy
Marketing spend efficiency
Enrollment advising & staffing support
Operational Efficiency & Capacity Building
The right structure, people, and processes for institutional success.
We help institutions build internal capacity to scale effectively.
Aligning online, hybrid, and on-campus teams
Change management & faculty engagement
Reducing reliance on external vendors
Vendor Strategy & Partnership Management
Make smarter vendor decisions. Stay in control.
We guide universities in selecting, managing, and transitioning vendor partnerships.
Vendor assessment & selection
Contract negotiation & renegotiation
Performance audits
OPM evaluation & transition planning
Marketing & technology vendor optimization
What Makes Us Unique?
Unlike consultants who offer surface-level insights, Rhodes Advisors is embedded in your challenges—offering direct, unfiltered guidance to help universities take control of their future. We cut through complexity, tell hard truths, and create strategies that work. No jargon. No recycled solutions. Just strategic clarity and results.