Small enough to be real
Every circle is limited to six people, including the host. There is room to listen, ask the question behind the question, and contribute without competing with a crowd.
WHY CIRCLEED
Better conversations make better work possible.
Higher ed is navigating enrollment pressure, shifting expectations, tighter resources, and rapid change. The people closest to the work have useful experience to share—but most professional spaces are too large, too passive, or too promotional for an honest exchange.
THE DIFFERENCE
Not another webinar.
Not another feed.
CircleEd is an always-on home for small, practitioner-led conversations. Find a topic that matters now, claim one of six seats, and spend 45 minutes comparing notes with people who understand the work.
WHAT MAKES IT USEFUL
Designed around the conditions that create a good conversation.
Led by people doing the work
Hosts bring a live question, useful case study, demonstration, or short presentation. The value comes from comparing what is actually happening across institutions.
Specific by design
You are not joining another broad webinar. Each circle begins with one focused topic connected to higher-ed marketing, enrollment, recruitment, web strategy, or the work around it.
Conversation first
Prepared content can give the group a useful starting point, but CircleEd is built for exchange—not passive attendance. Everyone can listen, question, compare, and add context.
A community you can trust
Professional profiles and verified .edu addresses help create relevant rooms. Clear community standards protect candid discussion and keep unsolicited pitches out.
Built for useful connections
Networking is easier when it begins with shared work. Meet peers through a meaningful conversation, not a cold introduction or an endless feed.
WHY NOW
The answers are already distributed across higher ed.
No institution has solved every challenge. One team has improved yield. Another has rebuilt student search. Someone else has found a practical AI workflow, made a small team more effective, or learned what to stop funding.
CircleEd gives those lessons somewhere to travel—through candid conversations between peers, while the work is still happening.
THE CIRCLEED STANDARD
Useful. Candid. Human.
- 45 focused minutesLong enough to get somewhere. Short enough to fit the week.
- Six people maximumEvery participant has room to be part of the conversation.
- No recordingA more comfortable setting for honest questions and real examples.
- No sellingIdeas can be shared without turning the room into a pitch.
COME CIRCLE UP
Your next useful idea may begin with one honest conversation.
Join a circle to listen, contribute, and meet people worth knowing—or bring the conversation you wish already existed.