Lipscomb University in Nashville is kicking off the spring semester with a bang, having pulled in the largest number of new graduate students it has ever seen for the spring term. The classes, which got underway on Monday, mark a notable triumph for this faith-based institution’s ongoing efforts to enhance its academic offerings and deepen its professional development roots, as reported by Lipscomb University.
These newcomers are just a slice of what’s still to come, as university officials expect the graduate student population to continue to swell throughout the semester. The numbers are already impressive enough to quickly note as a major win for the university’s strategy to foster stronger interdepartmental partnerships and more adept marketing campaigns. According to a statement obtained by Lipscomb University, Rick Holaway, associate provost of graduate enrollment, remarked, “Working closely with the deans and University Marketing has strengthened collaboration opportunities across departments and disciplines.”
With a blend of fresh programs and strategic workforce-minded partnerships, the university is laser-focused on hitting the sweet spot of addressing current educational and market demands. “Through innovative program offerings and strategic partnerships and developing programming that meets workforce demands, the College of Education continues to meet the evolving needs of schools, educators and leaders in the field,” said Leslie Cowell, dean of the College of Education, in an interview with Lipscomb University…