NEW Strategic Action Planning Model in Response to COVID-19

Strategic Planning in a Covid19 World

Gowan Group has led numerous schools through year-long comprehensive strategic planning processes.  Much of that process is done on campus, in person meetings, focus groups and presentations.  At the end of a year of work, the school has a complete plan to guide them for 3-5 years. 

 Obviously, that model is on temporary hold.  That said, schools cannot stand still and believe they are healthy, prepared for the future. Strategic planning is still important; schools must embrace this reality.

 To assist schools in a NEW Strategic Action Planning model, Gowan Group has developed a virtual planning process that is compressed into 60 days and provides a school with a plan to guide them for the next year, as each school navigates the new normal of Covid19 implications, complications and challenges.  Contact David Beecher or Chris Pryor to discuss details of this unique opportunity to advance your school in the face of mounting challenges.  

David Beecher
Managing Director

Are You Thinking of Taking Your Admissions Process Virtual? We Have The Solution

WE HAVE A VIRTUAL ADMISSIONS PROCESS!

Gowan Group is excited to announce our new collaborative work with Evolution Labs based in Morristown, NJ. Evolution Labs is an Enrollment Management firm that builds a virtual experience for prospective candidates and parents. This comes at a critical moment when schools across the country are seeking solutions for a virtual admissions process. The primary purpose is to drive prospective students more effectively through your enrollment funnel, driving inquiries, applications, deposits and, of course, enrollment. Content generated by current students and alumni, access to admission resources, and dynamic calls to action provide prospective students and families with an authentic preview of life at your school while guiding them through the admission process.They have been working directly with over 500 colleges and universities for 20 years. We are now introducing this to K-12 independent school exclusively through Gowan Group and Evolution Labs.

Believe me. This is THE solution for schools right now. Work with us this summer and have your School's personalized virtual admissions process up and running by September.

Announcing New Faculty at Newgrange School, INC

Assistant Head of School for Innovation and Strategy

The Newgrange School, INC, in conjunction with Gowan Group, is excited to announce the new appointment of Ray Cubero to serve as the new Assistant Head of School for Innovation and Strategy. This is a new, senior level position reporting to the CEO and Heads of School. Mr. Cubero will be significant in helping facilitate the essential growth of the school in the areas of technology, technology integration, and the encouragement and execution of new cutting-edge programs that will help inspire learning. 

Mr. Cubero earned his BA degree in Economics from Georgetown University and his MBA from Stanford University. He has held senior leadership positions at Citicorp, Lehman Brothers and Bank of America. Most recently, he has been in portfolio management and investment banking. Most importantly, his leadership roles focused on restructuring and building systems to ensure efficiency and technological efficacy. He will formally begin July 1, 2020.

The Newgrange School, INC is a non-profit independent school organization dedicated to educating students with learning differences. Newgrange, INC consists of The Laurel School of Princeton, The Newgrange School, and The Robinowitz Educational Center.

Director of Admissions

The Newgrange School, INC, in conjunction with Gowan Group, is excited to announce the new appointment of Aimee Nyce to serve as the new Director of Admissions. This is a senior level position reporting to the CEO and Heads of School. Mrs. Nyce will play a critical role in assisting the School in achieving their enrollment goals. Alongside her admissions role, she will also be responsible for marketing the School’s mission and new brand to the surrounding areas ensuring mission appropriate applications.  

Mrs. Nyce earned her BA degree at the Westminster Choir College in Princeton. As a long-time Princeton resident, Aimee served as Director of Admissions at The Wilberforce School and most recently as a senior administrator at Princeton Day. Her children have all attended PCS. She is excited to formally begin her role at Newgrange an Laurel Schools on July 1, 2020.

The Newgrange School, INC is a non-profit independent school organization dedicated to educating students with learning differences. Newgrange, INC consists of The Laurel School of Princeton, The Newgrange School, and The Robinowitz Educational Center.