The Connected College
Courtesy of Elliot Felix
The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success by Elliot Felix was released in July 2025. Drawing on his experience in working with over 100 universities including Cornell and MIT, the groundbreaking book provides evidence-based management approaches to break down traditional separations and silos to achieve greater levels of institutional efficiency and student success.
In a connected college ecosystem, universities are linked to corporate partners and the wider community, students are connected to faculty and the administration, and academic programs are tied to career pathways. Fostering these multilevel networks allows colleges to scale up their strengths, differentiate from competitors, and create a sense of purpose for students. Integrating insightful case studies with practical advice, this playbook for changemakers in higher education offers essential wisdom for institutions seeking to redefine their operations around synergy, impact, and agility in the face of current trends.
Elliot Felix is a student success consultant, speaker, and strategist. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He is also a partner and higher education sector leader at Buro Happold.
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