Enterprise Strategic Pathways (ESP):
Transforming Higher Ed for the Future
Andy Kearney
Vice President, Digital Experience and Engagement Practice Lead
andy@higher.digital
“ESP delivers actionable roadmaps and processes, tailored to your institution’s priorities, for immediate and measurable impact. We align strategy with culture, driving real transformation across the student and institutional experience.”
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30%
Improvement in Student Engagement
Map the student lifecycle, identify bottlenecks, and optimize processes for measurable success.
$100K+
Licensing Cost Savings
Optimize existing applications to cut unnecessary software expenses and maximize ROI.
100%
Less Data Entry, More Impact
Eliminate redundant processes across multiple systems, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
Achieve Successful Digital Transformation with Higher Digital’s ESP Framework
What is Enterprise Strategic Pathways (ESP)?
Higher Digital’s Enterprise Strategic Pathways (ESP) is a structured, data-driven framework that aligns strategy, technology, and people for lasting impact.
ESP empowers institutions to:
- Enhance user experiences by streamlining operations and reducing inefficiencies.
- Align processes and priorities with a clear roadmap for sustainable transformation.
- Drive measurable change by integrating strategic goals with institutional culture and needs.
With ESP, higher education leaders can make informed decisions, optimize resources, and build a future-ready institution.
- Experience-First Transformation – Prioritize user needs to drive measurable impact and success.
- Holistic Assessment – Align people, processes, and technology for a complete transformation strategy.
- Seamless Integration with EPPM & DMaaS – Build trust, optimize project prioritization, and leverage data insights for sustainable change.
Drive Strategic Alignment with Enterprise Strategic Pathways (ESP)
ESP simplifies complex higher education project portfolios, ensuring investments align with institutional goals.
- Presidents & Cabinet Members – Monitor strategic alignment and make agile, data-driven decisions.
- CIOs & IT Leaders – Streamline governance and enhance cross-departmental collaboration.
- PMO Directors – Build consensus and optimize resource allocation.
- Faculty & Staff – Gain transparency into project progress and contribute to decision-making.
Why ESP Goes Beyond a Traditional Redesign
ESP goes beyond a typical redesign by doing the heavy lifting, empowering your teams, and delivering a tailored, adaptable solution aligned with your institution’s unique culture, priorities, and long-term goals.
Our Proven Approach to Higher Education Transformation
ESP’s ensures measurable outcomes by assessing your current state, reimagining your future journey, and prioritizing initiatives that drive long-term success.
Future-proof for AI and Emerging Technologies
ESP helps institutions integrate AI-driven insights, optimize organizational and process alignment, and ensures student and staff adoption across of emerging technologies.
Are These Challenges Holding Your Institution Back?
If you’re facing disconnected tools, misaligned strategies, or fragmented digital experiences, you’re not alone. Many institutions struggle with:
- Frustrating inefficiencies caused by siloed tools and processes.
- Unclear strategic outcomes that make measuring success difficult.
- Disjointed user experiences for students, faculty, and staff.
- Culture challenges that hinder sustainable change.
- Persistent institutional silos blocking collaboration and progress.
ESP helps higher education institutions break down these barriers, align strategy with execution, and drive measurable transformation.
