Seasoned Higher Education Consultant

Building Student Success Programs That Deliver Results

With more than 20 years of higher education leadership experience, I help colleges and universities strengthen academic support, improve student outcomes, increase retention, secure funding, and build high-performing student success programs. Through strategic planning, operational excellence, and data-informed leadership, I create sustainable solutions that advance institutional success.

Michael Weisenfeld
$1.5M+
In grant funding written and secured
40%–89%
Math developmental pass rate, raised in one year
3→1
Tutoring centers consolidated into one CRLA-certified operation
20+
Years leading academic support at CUNY
Meet Michael

Experience that shows up in the data.

Hi, I'm Michael Weisenfeld.

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How I can help

Consulting built around your goals

Consulting engagements shaped around your institution's needs — from a single program audit to building an academic support operation from the ground up.

Learning Center Design & Integration

Designing, launching, or consolidating tutoring and academic support centers — including the integration of separate programs into a single, coherent, well-governed operation.

Tutoring & Academic Support Models

Building learner-centered, high-touch tutoring models delivered across multiple formats and tailored to diverse student populations and needs.

CRLA Certification Guidance

Preparing tutoring programs to meet College Reading & Learning Association certification standards, from documentation to training structure.

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Testimonials

What colleagues say

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Michael rebuilt our academic support operation from the ground up. The results showed up in our retention numbers within a year.
P Placeholder NameDean of Academic Affairs
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A rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on execution. He understands both the data and the people behind it.
P Placeholder NameDirector of Student Success

Let’s talk about your program.

Serving institutions across New York State and nationwide. Reach out to discuss your program, your goals, and where I can help.

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