Chalk and Compass is a nonprofit advising service delivering thoughtful, hands-on strategy for creative and mission-driven institutions, grounded in data and guided by relationships.
Our Services
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We help institutions ask the right questions and answer them with clarity. From enrollment trend forecasting to audience segmentation and perception studies, we deliver custom research rooted in disciplinary context and designed for actionable strategy.
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We work alongside faculty and academic leaders to develop new programs, revise curricula, and support cross-disciplinary design that’s both forward-looking and pedagogically sound. From idea to implementation, we center your mission and your students.
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Good assessment tells a story. We translate data into meaningful insights that strengthen student learning, support faculty development, and meet accreditation goals. Whether you're building outcomes from scratch or refreshing tired rubrics, we can help you align intention with impact.
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For many small institutions, building and strengthening an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and research oversight can be challenging. We offer practical, right-sized support from policies, training, and protocol review. We make research governance efficient, effective, and researcher-friendly.
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Space tells the story. Our GIS-informed analytics visualize institutional patterns, student movement, recruitment yield, resource access, and layering data across geographies to reveal new opportunities. We turn maps into strategy.
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Need a steady hand in a time of transition? Our network of seasoned academic leaders can step in as interim department chairs, deans, vice presidents, or executive consultants. We prioritize care, clarity, and community, ensuring continuity while you plan what’s next.