We’ve worked with The Lawlor Group on several projects, and have always been extremely pleased with the results. They’ve spent time getting to know us, are always responsive and engaged throughout the design process, and have done a great job of incorporating our ideas and vision into the final product. Having worked with a number of the colleges associated with our organization, we also found their direct knowledge of our niche in the world of higher education very useful.

— Scott Ozaroski
Director of Marketing and Recruiting
Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
Chicago, Illinois

The Blog Archives: October 2008

Desperation is best friends with new ideas

Posted October 12th, 2008, by John L.

This statement appeared several years ago in a Fast Company magazine article I came across. The president of Chrysler at the time was ruminating about how some of Chrysler’s best product development ideas came on the heels of some very challenging economic times for the auto manufacturer. There is no question these are challenging times for higher education, but for some individuals and organizations this is also the time for ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. The landscape of higher education may never be the same again, but the opportunities for new ideas may never be better.

Boom, bubble, bust, bailout

Posted October 2nd, 2008, by John L.

During last week’s NACAC national conference, I had numerous conversations with chief enrollment officers about what the future holds for private colleges and universities. There is a definite consternation about what the coming year is going to bring to everyone, especially in light of the economy. One veteran shared with his dinner companions that private colleges have experienced a boom and that the private college pricing bubble is about to burst.