Higher Education Consulting

As the principal consultant of Hamilton-Derrom Consulting, I work with clients who need clear analysis, practical options, and well-grounded recommendations, especially where mission, governance, policy, and legal frameworks intersect.

I support research universities, graduate schools, and mission-driven institutions with work that strengthens academic effectiveness, clarifies governance, and improves the alignment between priorities and resources.

Common Engagements

  • Academic effectiveness reviews (program-level or unit-level)

  • Strategic planning support (priority setting, decision frameworks, implementation support)

  • Financial stewardship and resource alignment (budget narratives, stewardship analysis, mission alignment)

  • Policy development and revision (student-facing and institutional policies; clarity and consistency)

  • Governance and administrative structure review (roles, responsibilities, decision rights)

  • Legal and regulatory interpretation within institutional contexts (as applicable to policy/governance questions)

What You Can Expect

  • A structured process designed to reduce ambiguity and produce actionable conclusions

  • Clear documentation you can use internally (and, where relevant, for accreditation conversations)

  • Recommendations that balance mission, compliance, feasibility, and institutional culture

Typical Deliverables

  • Executive summary of findings and recommendations

  • Stakeholder interview themes (as appropriate)

  • Risk/impact analysis and decision options

  • Draft or revised policies, standards, or governance documents

  • Implementation roadmap with near-term and long-term steps

How I Work

Step 1: Initial Contact

You share a brief description of your situation and the outcome you are seeking (including deadlines).

Step 2: Clarifying Conversation

Together, you and I confirm scope, urgency, and whether I am the right fit for the work.

Step 3: Engagement and Next Steps

If we proceed, I will outline deliverables, timelines, and the best path forward.

Let’s discuss your situation.

Higher education consulting and canon law advocacy: confidential, thoughtful, and practical.

Contact Hamilton-Derrom Consulting