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Names in the news 11-19-19

New leaders for Eckerd College, University of Lynchburg, Boston Architectural College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College and University System of Maryland. …Lee University president announces retirement. …Former presidents from Southwestern Christian College and Ferris State University have died.

Strategic planning is an important part of what they do

Strategic planning translates research data and findings into actionable insights for your institution. Did you know Blackboard can provide a step-by-step plan for growing your enrollments through enhanced marketing and enrollment strategies that yield results and measurable return on investment? Learn how.

Two-factor authentication hits higher ed

A highly effective phishing campaign exploits many schools’ single-factor authentication process, while the Department of Ed has made it clear that institutions could be held liable. Thankfully, Nelnet Campus Commerce has the highest payment security standards and already offers the solution — at no extra cost.

2019 College Business Officers survey on books & course materials

In this brand new survey report, higher ed business officers in Auxiliary Services, Fiscal Affairs, and Academic Affairs detail how evolving trends in course materials and digital content are impacting the future strategy of the campus bookstore. Get the free survey report today.

4 technology trends in higher ed

High school students live in a technology-filled world and expect the same or better experience when they reach university. From artificial intelligence to big data, see how institutions are integrating new technology now to create smarter campuses for tomorrow's incoming class.

Names in the news 10-15-19

New leaders for Ivy Tech Community College, University of Mississippi, Santa Fe College, Salem College and Providence College. …Presidents from the University of Arkansas and Durham Technical Community College announce plans to step down.

UB Tech session to focus on engaging students in an age of distraction

Instructional Technologist Tim VanNorman and ESL Professor Brent Warner, both from Irvine Valley College, will be at UB Tech 2020 in Las Vegas to share some of the tools and strategies they’ve found to engage students in an age of distraction.

Changes ahead for the online higher ed learning market

As more colleges and universities add online courses to their catalogs, the market share for online program managers (OPM) has begun feeling the effect.

The college esports juggernaut keeps on rolling

From huge institutions like The Ohio State University (45,000 students) to tiny Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa (974 students), schools across the country are moving full-steam-ahead into esports.

A timeout from the rest of life

Anthony Kronman, former dean of Yale Law School and a current professor, argues that the feverish egalitarianism pervasive on today’s college campuses is out of place at institutions whose job is to prepare citizens to live in a vibrant democracy.

Colleges continuing their march to new online learning initiatives

The growth of online education in higher ed shows no signs of slowing, with schools forging ahead with remote learning initiatives, some experimental.

Survey: 10% of college students think credit cards offer free money

One in 10 college students think credit cards are free money, and 14% say they'd rather miss a credit card payment than a party, according to a recent survey of college students by Wallethub, a financial advising website.

Uncle Sam Wants You(r tunnels)

The Defense Department put out a call on social media seeking university-owned or commercially managed underground urban tunnels and facilities to host research and experimentation. Officials say underground passages can aid disaster response and combat operations.

Food pantries work to end campus hunger

For a growing number of college students—as well as some faculty and staff—concerns about where their next meal will come from make it difficult to focus on studies or work. As food insecurity rises on campus, leaders launch programs to end it.

Can an app help reduce food insecurity on campus?

An app developed by a team of students at University of California, Berkeley promises to address campus food insecurity through the anonymous donation of meal swipes, between those who need them and those who have swipes to share. The team behind the app, called Bear AppÁ©tit, recently won the Modo Labs 2019 national student Ideathon competition.