Rachel serves as Partner, CRI Advisors, LLC†, Partner, CRI Capin Crouse Advisors, LLC†, and Partner, Capin Crouse, LLC*. Rachel joined CapinCrouse in 2004 and provides assurance services to key clients. This includes audit and review work in various nonprofit sectors, with a focus on the firm's higher education practice. Her higher education expertise includes work on the higher education Data Warehouse, assisting clients with higher education financial modeling, and participating in and speaking at seminars and conferences around the country.
May 6, 2026 12:46 pm
Published by Rachel McMichael
May 6, 2026 - Private nonprofit higher education institutions face a mix of complex challenges and opportunities. Learn about the top trends for higher education leaders to monitor, including an evolving risk environment, financial stability concerns, FAFSA completion trends, federal loan changes, and more, plus strategic steps your institution can take to manage these changes.
February 24, 2025 9:02 am
Published by Rachel McMichael
February 24, 2025 - Many smaller higher education institutions face constant uncertainty. One route to explore is revenue enhancement — pursuing options for increasing revenue and optimizing your institution’s finances. Here are some strategies to discuss with your leadership team.
June 30, 2020 12:08 pm
Published by Rachel McMichael
June 30, 2020 - The need for an updated roadmap for institutions of higher education became urgent when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Here's a look at insight from "The College Stress Test" and how you might apply it at your higher education institution.
