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New higher ed math mandates in the Golden State

The 23-campus California State University system has eliminated two of the largest barriers facing incoming freshmen pursuing non-STEM majors: intermediate algebra requirements and noncredit...

Doing more with less through revolutionary ingenuity

Who could conceive that the Granite State would adopt as its motto part of the historic volunteer toast offered by General John Stark in...

Digital displays and signage that push connectivity and collaboration

How can colleges and universities foster connectivity and collaboration in and out of the classroom? The hot topics in higher education over the past few...

Deep dive into digital habits

Curious about the digital habits of college-bound high school students? Since 2005, the E-Expectations report has offered a deep dive into their needs and...

Providers on augmented and virtual reality ROI

Why should colleges and universities invest financial resources in augmented and virtual reality? “Augmented and virtual reality systems can actually reduce the financial burden on...

Northwestern University announces new provost

Jonathan Holloway is now provost of Northwestern University. He plans to ensure that the university’s science resources will remain in place despite federal research...

Colleges go live on social media

The interest in live videos across social media platforms has accelerated over the past few months with a series of developments that bring high-quality...

Meeting today’s college enrollment goals while preparing for the future

Now more than ever, enrollment leadership requires a coordinated campus team to respond to emerging internal challenges as well as shifting external forces. One...

College media relations can wield greater influence in digital age

Director of media relations used to be a title with a fairly straightforward and obvious list of responsibilities: Pitch items of interest to newspapers...

Let the numbers do the talking in higher ed spending

Campus discussions about spend analytics might sound like a late night infomercial: Implement the technology and save millions! The programs slice and dice data, calculate...

Keeping college bookstore prices down and revenues up

A campus bookstore director relayed a conversation he’d had with the administrator to whom he reports. “I asked my boss whether he expected the store...

Colleges with small budgets: No problem

Many second-year-experience programs work with only a few thousand dollars in their coffers. Leaders of these initiatives forge partnerships with other departments to curb...

College Presidents and Chief Enrollment Officers: A strategic bond

Enrollment management presents one of the most pressing challenges for many institutions in the current higher education landscape. Uncertain economic conditions, stretched institutional budgets, dependence...

Technology leaders encouraged to share expertise

Higher ed AV and IT leaders are gathering at UBTech (Orlando, June 12-14) to share best practices for new technology implementations. UBTech provides the premier...

Department of Education issues new regulations to protect student borrowers

Recent regulations from the Department of Education improve protection for student borrowers targeted by misleading or predatory practices, and establish a clear path for...