At ASA, we partner with departments on a wide range of project types designed to strengthen operations, inform decision-making, and support institutional growth. From advisory guidance and data solutions to process reviews, market analysis, and strategic planning, our projects are tailored to meet the unique needs of each initiative. Below are examples of the types of projects we support, which you'll find when completing our intake request form:
- Advisory/Thought Partnership
Collaborative guidance that provides insight, recommendations, and brainstorming to support decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational growth. - Data Solutions (Reports, Dashboards, Data Models)
Design and delivery of tools that transform raw data into actionable insights. This includes creating reports, interactive dashboards, and data models to support analysis, tracking, and informed decision-making. - Performance Analysis
Evaluation of how a business or process has performed over a specified period of time. It involves assessing key metrics such as revenue, productivity, and progress toward goals to understand strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. - Process Review and Mapping
Evaluation and documentation of existing processes to identify strengths, gaps, and inefficiencies. Includes creating visual process maps to clarify workflows and highlight areas for improvement. - Market Analysis/Strategic Market Analysis
Research and assessment of market conditions, industry trends, competitor activity, and career outcomes to inform strategy, identify opportunities, and guide positioning. Within the New Majors and Degrees Process, Strategic Market Analysis refers to the use of objective data on market demand, competition, outcomes, and risks to support informed, data-driven decision making. - System Demonstrations and Workflow Guidance
Department-specific demonstrations, workflow guidance, and process support designed to strengthen user adoption, increase efficiency, and support effective, consistent use of the system. - Strategic Planning Support
Assistance in developing, refining, and executing organizational strategies. This may include facilitating planning sessions, aligning goals with objectives, and creating implementation roadmaps. - Workflow Automation and Optimization
Streamlining manual or repetitive tasks through automation tools and process redesign. Focused on improving efficiency, reducing errors, and manual processes. - Other (Please describe)
Additional support needs not covered above. Please specify the type of assistance or service required.
We look forward to partnering with you on work that strengthens Emerson’s ability to thrive in a changing higher education environment.