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The Secret to Campus-Wide Lecture Capture – How University of Leeds Did It

No one in the world does automated lecture capture bigger or better than the University of Leeds. Launched in the fall of 2014, the...

Partnerships promise student success in higher ed

Rapid changes in technology, the dissolution of boundaries in the global marketplace, and innovation in research all demand a new approach to higher education. Universities...

Campuses transition to the ‘Internet of Things’

Human-to human communications have been the bedrock of our lives. More recently, machine-to-machine streaming has become a dominant and often disruptive dance partner in...

Using 3D Printing To Connect Institutions with Industry

At Niagara College in Ontario, Canada, a new state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre is providing unique opportunities for students, faculty and local businesses to...

Been There. Done That.

Your morning probably started like many of your peers. The voice in your head asks, “What’s possible for today? What can I tackle on...

Shifting education from Art to Science: The adaptive learning-driven MBA

The business world is in constant flux, driven by geopolitical and societal demands, technological innovation and evolving trends. To meet the needs of employers...

Navigating the Helicopter Parent Trap

Helicopter parents celebrate commencement with pride and increasing expectations of their kids’ academic achievements and career preparedness. These lofty expectations are justified - given...

Carnegie Mellon University designs first engineering MOOC

The importance of implementing technologically enhanced learning came to the forefront at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering in late 2014, and it seemed...

Partnerships enhance higher education

Much has been written about the future role of the traditional university. Recently I was invited to present on “Keeping Traditional Higher Education a...

Campus retail: Who let the books out?

Faculty and students at Bridgewater College in Virginia complained increasingly in recent years about the unavailability of textbooks at the campus bookstore. To control...

Buildings Almost as Smart as the Students Inside

Oklahoma State University understands energy efficiency. Since 2010, upgrades to lighting, roofs, windows and HVAC technologies have improved learning environments and saved millions. Updates...

Will the IRS audit your independent contractors?

Heather DeBlanc says there’s been a lot of buzz lately at conferences among attorneys and insurance consultants about the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, DeBlanc, an...

Building a better college campus

Despite the economic and demographic factors that indicate challenging times ahead for higher ed, campuses across the country are busy building, according to a...

Does campus beauty matter?

Being recognized as a “beautiful campus” goes beyond just having curb appeal. In fact, institutions that are consistently chosen for so-called “most beautiful college...

Video drives deeper dives into college websites

Who watches online videos today? Maybe a better question is, who doesn’t? According to surveys from the Pew Research Center, 63 percent of adults...