Gerron Scott Consulting
About the Practice
This consulting practice is led by a nationally recognized higher education strategist committed to helping institutions reimagine their advising systems, retention frameworks, and student success models. With over a decade of experience across 2- and 4-year institutions, the practice specializes in designing student-centered strategies that produce measurable outcomes. Through collaborative consulting, institutions gain support in transforming advising units into engines of belonging, equity, and sustained student achievement.
The practice brings deep expertise in campus-wide retention initiatives, equity in student services, and organizational redesign. Grounded in a belief that higher education systems must be designed not inherited, it offers a balance of high-level vision and actionable implementation. From strategic planning and staff development to systems-level advising design, clients receive both the strategy and structure needed to drive meaningful change.
This is more than consulting. It is a partnership in building the future of student success.
Our Services
I offer strategic, equity-centered services that empower colleges and universities to reimagine advising, strengthen student success systems, and lead transformative change. Each offering is designed to move institutions from intention to impact.
Consulting Services
I partner with colleges and universities to reimagine advising systems, embed equity-driven retention strategies, and design sustainable structures that support every student at every level. Through customized frameworks, advisor capacity-building, and executive facilitation, I help institutions transition from isolated efforts to integrated, intentional systems that align practice with purpose and strategy with student impact.
Developmental Workshops
Through expertly designed engagements, I equip advisors, faculty, and campus leaders with the mindset, tools, and strategy to advance student success at every level. Each session catalyzes change, blending research, reflection, and real-world application to spark a lasting impact across advising, inclusive leadership, and institutional design.
Strategic Planning & Advising Framework Design
I design immersive learning experiences that go far beyond training.
Each engagement is a strategic intervention equipping advisors, faculty, and campus leaders with the frameworks, tools, and mindsets needed to drive systemic change and elevate student success. From foundational exploration to in-depth sessions on advising strategy, inclusive leadership, and institutional design, every experience is carefully crafted to be rigorous, reflective, and transformational, with an impact that reaches beyond the workshop and into the fabric of your campus culture.
Equity Audits & Change Readiness
Advising Systems Analysis
Facilitation & Speaking
My tailored equity audits and readiness assessments go beyond diagnostics to surface actionable insights and spark institutional change. Grounded in a justice-centered lens, these evaluations uncover systemic barriers, elevate promising practices, and reveal gaps across the student experience. The goal isn’t just to identify what’s missing; it’s to equip leaders with the clarity, tools, and strategy to embed equity into every level of advising and student success.
Through in-depth, diagnostic assessments of advising structures, student support ecosystems, and institutional data, I uncover the forces that accelerate or obstruct student success. By fusing equity-focused analysis with strategic insight, I expose what works, reveal what’s missing, and map out what needs to change. The result isn’t just a clearer picture, it’s a robust roadmap for building systems that truly serve every student.
As a dynamic keynote speaker and skilled facilitator, I harness the power of words to awaken purpose, spark reflection, and inspire change. From campus-wide town halls to high-impact retreats and critical conversations, I create spaces where audiences don’t just listen, they see themselves in the work, feel the urgency, and leave ready to lead. Whether addressing advising teams or institutional leaders, every engagement is a call to action that turns insight into impact.
Let's Design Student Success With Intention
I help colleges and universities reimagine advising, student success, and equity from the inside out. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and design lasting impact, explore the consulting services that are helping institutions nationwide move from intention to execution.
Signature Courses
This course equips higher education leaders with tools to intentionally design advising and support systems that center student belonging, equity, and success. Through guided modules, participants learn to move from reactive retention strategies to proactive, student-centered frameworks that create lasting impact.
Designed for aspiring and current advising leaders, this course blends strategy, design thinking, and systems leadership to transform how advising teams operate. Participants will walk away with actionable tools to design clear, aligned, and forward-thinking advising pathways.
This course helps institutions bridge the gap between individual student needs and system-level structures. Participants explore holistic advising practices, cross-campus collaboration, and equity-minded policy alignment, ensuring every student’s story is not just heard but honored.
EquiVisor™ empowers advisors, faculty, and campus professionals to recognize and address equity barriers in their daily practice. Combining critical frameworks with real-world application, this course builds the mindset and skillset needed to support all students with justice and care at the core.
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Check out our blog
The Blog is where insight meets action. Dive into expert commentary, real-world strategies, and bold perspectives on higher education, student success, equity, and advising innovation. Whether you’re a campus leader, advisor, or change agent, these posts are crafted to spark ideas and fuel transformation. Stay inspired, stay informed.
He's very well-organized, thoroughly does his research, is open to feedback, and very easy and enjoyable to work with. I've learned so much from him and highly recommend working with him if you have the chance!
It’s been great studying with you, working with you, and seeing the scholar and practitioner you have become.
From advising students and to his various conference speaking engagements, I saw Dr. Scott as a scholar and leader in the field and observed his positive influence on the students, faculty, and staff.
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