Howard Greene and Associates
School Consultancies

Please contact us with inquiries. We would be happy to talk with you in more detail about our consulting services and how they would meet your needs:
60 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880. Ph. (203) 226-4257. Fx. (203) 226-5595
39A East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021, (212) 737-8866, Fx. (212) 535-4312
counseling@howardgreeneassociates.com
The following is a list of some of the schools and colleges we have consulted to on admissions or guidance over the years.

Independent Schools: Abington Friends School, Beaver Country Day School, Berkely-Carroll School , Chicago Latin, Cushing Academy, Dalton School, Fieldston School, Germantown Friends School, Greens Farms Academy, Greenwich Academy, Hebron Academy, Hewitt School, Kimball Union Academy, La Jolla Country Day School, Laurel School, Purnell School, Riverdale Country Day School, St. Gregory School, St. Stephen's School (Rome)

Colleges: Lehigh University, Lynn University, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, University of Rochester, Susquehanna University

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL CONSULTING SERVICES

Believing that creative adaptation to change is the critical ingredient for the healthy survival of independent schools, Howard Greene & Associates offers the following consultation services. We customize our work for each school, and are pleased to talk with school leaders regarding their needs and the ways we can assist them in reaching their goals. As principals, we bring many decades of engagement in the world of independent schools.

  1. The outlook for independent education: where does your school fit?
    A comprehensive review placing your school in the context of external forces and trends that need to be anticipated. This service focuses on the perceptions and expectations among your school's constituencies, present and prospective; demographic trends; financial considerations; peer competitors; relationship to the government; and preservation of independence.

  2. The elements of good trusteeship and principles of effective governance.
    An examination of the Board's and Board Member's roles, their relationship to the Head and the school's constituencies, new issues in governance, the Board's organizational structure, and areas of strengh and weakness.

  3. Enrollment, admissions, and recruitment.
    An assessment of major issues surrounding the school's enrollment, including branding, marketing, and recruitment in an era when waiting for the phone to ring is no longer an option.

  4. Financial management.
    An exploration of issues such as the allocation of resources, sound budgets, endowment management, debt control, executive compensation, and faculty compensation systems including merit pay.

  5. Informational presentations and seminars for members of the school community.
    Presentations to various stakeholders on key issues, including: the college admissions landscape; paying for college; strengthening your school's reputation and understanding among colleges and universities; and sustainability of the institution and the environment.

  6. Assessment of key administrative and staff components.
    An audit and recommendations in critical areas including: administrative structure; personnel policies; enrollment program and staff; and the college counseling program and staff.

  7. Senior leadership coaching.
    Working with the head of school or other senior administrators on leadership and management issues as desired, including: analysis of the human organization; contextual roles; limits of authority; probabilities of success; non-negotiable positions; team building; and getting to the affirmative resolution.

  8. Conflict resolution.
    Providing mediation, group facilitation, and conflict analysis involving individuals or groups in the school community. Working actively with stakeholders to resolve conflicts that arise among or between Board members, head of school, faculty, parents, and students.

  9. School Head and Board Member communication.
    Facilitating dialogue between Board members and School Head with the goal of strengthening relationships and the advancement of the school. Aiding in resolving differences in leadership style and the direction of the institution.

  10. Strategic planning.
    Facilitating a comprehensive strategic planning process with school stakeholders based on a thorough review of the school's mission statement and current planning.

  11. Transition to New Head of School.
    Assisting the Board in a review of the school's present circumstances, needs, and goals. Development of the job description and preparation for the search