Article by Ryan Moore, RMS Research Coordinator Understanding Community Needs: A Case Study of a School District’s Perception Survey Our client wanted to know: How can we provide the best level of education for our community? A School District in Central New York partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct a community Read more

Article by Molly Burke, RMS Research Analyst Introduction: A community college located in New York recently partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct market research about their image and brand awareness within the community. The client wanted to explore what the community thought about the programs and services they offer, as well Read more

We’re officially in the heart of “back-to-school” season, and it’s shaping up to be another busy year in higher education. College and Universities nationwide continue to grapple with lean budgets, a decline in enrollment, and rising expectations among prospective students as the world continues to shift to technology-reliant learning models. Staying ahead of the curve Read more

In a recent survey to parents, conducted by our team at Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS), it was discovered that going back to school has its share of perceived ups and downs. With everything that goes into getting prepared for the new school year, we were eager to find out where parents across the Read more

This blog post was written by Erica Winters, Sr. Research Analyst & Social Media Strategist, and is a summary of a recent project completed by Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS). Background: A higher education institution recently partnered with RMS to conduct enrollment process research. The client wanted to better understand the follow up, efficiency, and Read more

This blog post was written by Erica Winters, Sr. Research Analyst & Social Media Strategist at Research & Marketing Strategies (RMS).  In recent years, we’ve seen an expanding popularity in digital education options provided in higher education. This growth is due in part to increasing interest among students, as well as skyrocketing tuition prices, and Read more

This blog post is a summary of a recent project completed by Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS). Background: A higher education institution in the Northeast partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct initial feasibility research regarding two potential academic program offerings. The college wanted to better understand the workforce demand for occupations that Read more

During the fall, we see an uptick in research on district perception and public opinion from our secondary education clients. It’s common for school districts to gauge the community’s perception on proposed curriculum, budget, and instructional changes prior to the public vote the following spring, or prior to implementation. By conducting the research, the district Read more

The K-12 education environment has faced a fair share of upheavals over the last several years, and 2016 has proven to be no different. We’re noticing a shift towards student centered learning standards, a focus on personalized teacher professional development, and a realignment of curriculum to address the changing work environment. More details on each Read more

This blog post is a summary of a recent project completed by Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS). Background: An organization that provides services to K-12 school districts recently partnered with Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. (RMS) to conduct a customer satisfaction survey. The client wanted to better understand satisfaction and perception of services provided by Read more