Strategic Growth Growing partnerships with Sterling College could focus on expanding alumni engagement platforms and online program marketing, given recent hires in alumni relations and provost roles, plus a media proficiency stack that includes Drupal and analytics tools.

Academic Excellence Target cross-sell opportunities around faculty development and teaching awards programs to strengthen reputation and attract prospective students, leveraging Sterling’s award-winning faculty and emphasis on servant leadership.

Athletic & Activity Explore partnerships in athletic training pathways and competitive programs, following recent athletics staff movements and a partnership with Southern Nazarene University to create recognized pipelines for student-athletes.

Digital Engagement Leverage Sterling’s technology stack ( Drupal, React, analytics) to offer enhanced digital marketing, CRM integration, and online program enrollment enhancements to improve student recruitment and donor conversion.

Regional Connect Position as a Kansas-based Christian college with scalable online options to attract regional students and broaden fundraising opportunities, aligning with current leadership changes and notable faculty achievements.