As an academic administrator, culture starts with you, and you set the tone for your teachers. A predictable and supportive environment is essential for faculty to have the capacity to embrace inevitable changes with fortitude and enthusiasm. ISM consultants help you take your leadership to the next level and enhance your school's culture.

Here are sample sessions our consultants have led on this topic.

Casey Bell, Ed.D., IAP-L
ISM Consultant

The Enrollment Ripple: How Internal Trust Builds External Demand
How Faculty and Student Experience Shape Enrollment Outcomes
Explore how faculty morale and student experience directly shape your school’s enrollment success. Grounded in Independent School Management’s (ISM) research on student and faculty satisfaction and enthusiasm, this session highlights the vital link between internal culture and external perceptions. Learn to recognize cultural warning signs, foster collaboration between faculty and admission teams, and use culture as a strategic driver of recruitment, retention, and long-term sustainability.

Terry Moore, BCP-E
ISM Senior Executive Consultant and Editor-in-Chief of Ideas & Perspectives

Faculty Compensation: Beginning to Manage the Teacher Shortage
In this workshop, you will learn about the developing teacher shortage and how to help your school prepare for a tight labor market. We’ll explore what faculty are looking for in teaching jobs and ISM’s latest recommendations for creating a compensation strategy based on teacher expectations.

Maggie Renken, Ph.D.
ISM Consultant 

Reimagining Learning Experiences: Crafting Human-Centered Curriculum and Activities that Propel AI-Literate Students
For academic leaders navigating the transformative potential of AI, this session is not just another talk about AI — it’s a deep dive into AI literacy grounded in learning science. We’ll explore a methodologically distinct, research-informed approach to integrating AI literacy that focuses on deep learning, critical thinking, and preparing students with skills and mindsets for the future, all while supporting the school's core mission and fostering community buy-in.