Long-term trends are taking place in the academic world. Albeit sometimes undesired, certain transformations must be successfully accomplished (remodelling of the institutional landscape, digital (r)evolution(s), ongoing reforms …), while a number of issues arise in a new form for its stakeholders. The positioning on the continuing education segment, the role of research in institutions or faculties, pedagogical management and the development of innovation are among the examples. The operational management is often extremely time and energy consuming, preventing leaders from taking a step back to fully understand the new stakes. 

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The offer of a third party viewpoint is PAXTER’s expertise within reach, condensed into small projects. It is suited for the management team of any faculties, universities, schools or research institutions. The modus operandi is always tailored, through mutual understanding and dialogue. You will be accompanied by PAXTER’s experts who have extensively experienced of responsibilities in the related fields (medical, engineering, management, …). Their sharp eye and hindsight allow them to provide you with an enlightened picture of the situation.

How will the higher education systems around the world evolve in the next ten years? How will the ever-increasing higher education demand in countries combining strong demographic growth and economic development be managed, while in some rich countries the number of students will decrease? Which sustainable economic models will arise? How will the continuing education segment evolve? Will rankings keep the same normative function? How can a higher education ecosystem transform a territory? Which curriculum should be used in a specific programme? Each and every higher education institution finds itself at the crossroads of these questions, on the very tangible questions of pedagogical models, its financial equilibrium, the degrees it confers, its research or its international action, etc. In the fulfilment of its educative mission, each institution shapes mental structures and future skills for their students, along with all the responsibilities and hopes associated with this role. Paxter supports its clients in their questioning, by conducting an ever-unique strategic conversation, rooted in a systemic understanding of these issues. Building a well-reasoned ambition and making it possible to be fulfilled.