Recently, plaintiffs’ attorneys have brought dozens of lawsuits against universities alleging that their retirement plan fiduciaries breached their duties under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). A failure to fulfill fiduciary duties under ERISA can lead to serious consequences, including personal liability under ERISA. There are steps fiduciaries can take to discharge […]

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 on tuition revenue, increased competition for top students, and changing demographics have all intensified the need for effective enrollment strategies—and for exceptional managers to champion those strategies. As a search […]

Higher ed marketing leaders have to master the art of blending powerful and personalized customer experiences with the science of measuring and optimizing the impact of their initiatives.  Yet many chief marketing officers haven’t embraced their “inner data-lover self.” Measurement is an afterthought at best, often checked off a busy to-do list via mindless reporting […]

How is the way in which institutions address student success expected to evolve in 2017 and beyond? Previously, students were looked at in a very fragmented way: They were either a recruit, an applicant, a student, a potential graduate, a lifelong learner or potential dropout. New tools have caused a shift in how higher ed […]

What are key challenges institutions are facing in achieving efficiencies through technology initiatives? There are three challenges. The first is user adoption, and the technology is good only if your users are using it. The key reason for low user adoption is that the technology is very complicated. That is the second challenge. Technology should […]

What are the core differences between the technology in a traditional projector and a LampFree projector? Traditional projectors operate off of a mercury vapor lamp. Casio’s LampFree projectors use a blue laser, phosphor and a red LED light source. This is a major advantage for several reasons: Mercury lamps last only about 2,000 to 4,000 […]

Student success is inherently at the center of every institution’s mission, and this round of Models of Excellence showcases eight initiatives dedicated to supporting that goal, from before a student’s first class right through—and beyond—graduation. Honorees include efforts aimed at improving academic performance as well as boosting life skills that transcend the classroom. Two honorees […]

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 opportunity for expanding professional influence and gaining national recognition as a subject matter expert. If you are part of a success story at your school, consider sharing your knowledge and […]