Why Higher Digital Is a Trusted Partner for Higher Education Transformation
Emily Rudin
Chief Client Officer
emily@higher.digital
Bio
✓ Trusted by 50+ institutions across the U.S. and internationally
✓ 98% project success rate
✓ Proven impact on student outcomes, operational efficiency, and digital maturity
“Every institution is different—but the need for clarity, agility, and alignment is universal. At Higher Digital, we meet you where you are and bring the right mix of strategy, tools, and people to move your initiatives forward with confidence.”
End-to-end expertise that delivers results
Higher Digital combines deep higher education expertise with industry-leading methodologies to deliver tailored, end-to-end consulting solutions.
From strategic planning to system implementation, we help institutions lead successful transformation across operations, technology, data, and user experience.
Our team brings certifications in ADKAR, ITIL, PMP, SAFe, and more—backed by hands-on experience working with presidents, provosts, CIOs, and functional leaders.
Whether you’re adopting AI, migrating to SaaS, or rethinking governance and portfolio management, we provide the structure, insight, and partnership to move your institution forward with confidence.
How we support every corner of campus
Presidents & Cabinet Members
We provide the strategic insight and cross-functional alignment leaders need to make confident, data-driven decisions—while ensuring compliance, transparency, and long-term institutional success.
“Higher Digital provides the Dickinson College Board and Leadership with a partner and tool that helps us address change faster than we could have expected.”
-President John Jones
Dickinson College
“Higher Digital’s change management assessment and User Experience (UX) work, changed our culture, overnight.”
-Dan Ewart, CIO
Univ. of Idaho
CIOs & IT Leaders
Our expertise in higher ed IT strategy, change management, and integration helps technology leaders modernize infrastructure, manage SaaS and AI adoption, and reduce complexity without disruption.
Institutional Researchers & Data Analysts
We help unlock clean, accessible, and actionable data—enabling better reporting, predictive modeling, and insights that guide strategic planning at every level.
“Working in close collaboration, University of Leeds and Higher Digital were able to deliver the address validation tool within some very tight timescales…which improves our address data quality and relating to certification and debt collection.”
-Matthew Froggatt, Strategic Lead – Student Records Systems, Student Education Service
University of Leeds
“I am surprised that more institutions haven’t yet tapped into change management to drive substantial growth and transformation. Higher Digital truly empowers institutions to turn vision into results.”
-Nikki Jewell, Dean, Enrollment Services & Financial Aid
Kellogg Community College
Faculty & Staff
By improving data flows and reducing system silos, we support smoother adoption of new tools and processes—empowering innovation in instruction, advising, and campus operations.
Comprehensive higher education consulting services for digital transformation
IT Consulting & Digital Strategy – Deliver scalable solutions aligned with institutional missions and future growth.
Portfolio & Project Management – Prioritize, execute, and deliver with clarity and accountability.
Change Management – Ensure technology and process changes stick—especially with AI, SaaS, and cross-campus initiatives.
AI & Data Solutions – Enable smarter operations and academic innovation through AI and actionable data governance.
Architecture & Integrations – Design secure, flexible infrastructure that scales with your needs.
User Experience (UX) – Put students and staff at the center of every digital interaction.
Functional & Process Optimization – Streamline administrative functions and reduce operational friction.
Staff Augmentation – Fill skill gaps quickly with vetted, higher ed–experienced talent.
Let’s schedule a time to meet today to discuss your challenges.