What makes

special?

Data-driven - Using data with intention to hone in on the most vital and informative metrics, cutting down on noise and distraction to help clients focus on long-term goals and outcomes.

Expertise - Cogi is a veteran owned small business with over 25 years of leadership experience in higher education, including student success, teaching & training, and outcomes assessment.

Key Insights - Integrating deep knowledge of student development and learning theory, instructional design, ed-tech, leadership, and motivation with strong analytical skills to deliver meaningful and actionable insights.

Creative Problem Solving - Examining problems and possibilities from multiple perspectives to envision innovative and transformative solutions that help clients discover new opportunities and overcome challenges.

High standards - An appreciation for principled leadership and quality so clients get the best possible service and products we can deliver.

Testimonials

  • Stan Dura has been great in his ability to assist Moss Street Children’s Center in identifying and reaching our goals. He used his expertise to help us identify steps towards telling a strong story about our program’s impact on children and families. His conversational style and concrete skills and suggestions supported us to survey clients effectively, evaluate students systematically, and have strong data and stories to compel others to invest in our services.

    Becky Lamoureux - Director at Moss Street Children's Center

  • Stan was a great resource and flexible partner who helped Volunteers In Medicine construct our annual newsletter. He is very knowledgeable and helpful and created copy for us that was very compelling and spoke to the desired audience.

    Justin Goettsch, Director at Volunteers In Medicine

  • Stan Dura brings expertise and practical experience to the projects he undertakes. He also has the ability to make what he knows relatable to a broad audience. I’d recommend him highly as a consultant and trainer.

    Adam Peck - Dean at Stephen F. Austin State University

  • Stan Dura’s research on concepts of metacognition and its application to programming in a residential context have been instrumental in helping the multiple residence life teams I’ve worked with develop a more intentional approach to connecting with residents and helping them be more successful both inside and outside the classroom. He was a true pleasure to work with, and he has been a strong advocate for the work we are doing to create more intentional learning opportunities for students living on campus. His work has helped serve as a foundation for increasing student employment effectiveness and efficiency, and his research has been applied to teaching ethical practice for college students.

    Dean Kennedy, Ph.D. - Director at Boise State University

  • Stan Dura has been highly active in the higher education assessment community for quite some time and has become one of my “go-to” colleagues for advice, dialogue, and brainstorming related to continuous improvement. One of his many great qualities is that he understands the value of dialogue in assessment practice. Whether it be resources, new ideas, or examples of effective efforts, Stan’s contributions continue to drive the conversation forward.

    Jodi Boita, Ph.D - Director at Rochester Institute of Technology

  • Stan Dura was instrumental in helping CU Boulder transition away from a traditional programming model and adopting the 121 community model. He was always willing to provide insights, answer questions, and critique our thought processes in trying to understand and execute this model to its fullest. Stan is gracious and patient. We have very much appreciated his expertise and ability to share his experiences.

    Emily Pfleghaar - Associate Director at University of Colorado Boulder