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Informed Decision-Making in Times of Change: Applying the State of Facilities Report to Your Campus

Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11th at 2 p.m. ET

This Ed Talk will review the insights from this year’s State of Facilities in Higher Education report and explore its application on your own campus for smart decision-making.

***All attendees will be able to safely download "The State of Facilities in Higher Education: 12th Edition" report.

Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

Date & Time: Thursday, May 15th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how to transform the challenges of aging infrastructure and significant funding deficits into opportunities for improved operational efficiency, enhanced student experiences, and sustainable financial planning by bridging the critical gaps between facilities management, capital projects, and daily maintenance operations.

Fight Fire with Fire: Harness the Power of AI to Defend Against Advancing Threats

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 6th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, experts in cybersecurity will explore how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your posture against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks, including generative AI (GenAI), which enables even more complex and targeted attacks – and a stronger defense. 

UB Survey Results: Navigating Internal Career Mobility Challenges with Practical Strategies

Date & Time: Monday, May 5th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, experts and HR leaders from various colleges and universities will explore what more than 300 higher ed leaders said about the state of internal career mobility practices at their institutions in a survey conducted by University Business. Learn strategies and best practices for fostering career development within your campuses.

***All attendees will be able to safely download a comprehensive infographic based upon these survey findings. 

The AI-Powered Student Experience: A New Form of Communication From Recruitment to Graduation

Date & Time: Thursday, April 24th at 2 p.m. ET

Join us for this 30-minute Ed Talk to discover how AI-driven engagement will empower universities to meet the demands of today’s students and deliver a smarter, more connected experience from recruitment to graduation. 

***Attendees will be able to safely download “Digital Guide: The AI-Powered Student Experience.”

Strategic Decision-Making: The Power of Spend Visibility in Higher Education

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 22nd at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we’ll explore how spend visibility helps uncover inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve resource allocation across various departments. Understanding your institution’s spending is crucial for making informed, strategic decisions that align with both academic and operational goals.

***All attendees will gain access to a complimentary spend visibility assessment through OMNIA Partners.

Crafting Compliant Policies and Procedures: Best Practices for Managing Past-Due Student Accounts with Compassion

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15th at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, we will unpack the changing regulations that impact student financial services and current data about how institutions are now managing past-due student receivables, while remaining compassionate to ensure students feel supported.

Amplifying Voices: How Academic Thought Leadership Fuels Institutional Growth

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 16th at 2 p.m. ET

With a faculty perspective from Maryville University, this 30-minute Ed Talk will explore how academic thought leadership can benefit both individual career progression for faculty, including tenure and research visibility, and institutional enrollment goals, particularly in graduate education.

***Attendees will be able to safely download a Help a Reporter Out (HARO) worksheet to connect their faculty, students, and alumni to top publications and position them as thought leaders in their fields.

Mastering Food for Campus Life Beyond The Dining Hall

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how food impacts key staff initiatives beyond the dining hall and how Quinsigamond Community College provides its staff with the catered meetings and events they crave without overhauling their current food service system.

The Connected Campus Experience: Modern University Life and Learning

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 18th at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, participants will learn about the many benefits of leveraging an integrated digital ecosystem campuswide to improve IT initiatives, security, the student experience, campus life, and academic success, while catering to the technological expectations of modern students.

A western North Carolina college president looks back on a tumultuous semester

Tropical storm Helene ravaged Warren Wilson College in western North Carolina, forcing a month-long shutdown. Facing $10 million in repairs, the small private school now struggles to rebuild amid limited funds and ongoing enrollment challenges, according to the school’s president, Damian Fernández, who is determined to keep students learning and working on campus.

Building Online Programs in the Age of AI: A Strategic Framework for Success

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 10 at 2 p.m. ET

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, a chief strategist will discuss core strategies in academic affairs, student support, and market insights to elevate online program quality and the essential role of AI policy in today’s academic landscape.

Leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting for Sustainable Campus Revitalization

Date & Time: Monday, December 16 at 2 p.m. ET

Join Laura Carpenter from the Department of Energy's State and Community Energy Programs and Mike Hines, Director of Education Initiatives at Trane, for an insightful 30-minute Ed Talk on the transformative potential of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) as a strategic tool for revitalizing aging campus infrastructure.

Cybersecurity for Higher Education in the Age of AI: Activating Your Defender’s Advantage

Date & Time: Tuesday, December 3 at 2 p.m. ET

In this webinar, experts will discuss the key findings of the 2024 Defender’s Advantage ebook, a detailed framework that can help higher ed institutions make the most of their home-field advantage. Learn practical strategies for implementing AI-powered solutions, strengthening identity and access management, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness, and gaining a better understanding of your infrastructure than anyone else.

***Attendees will be able to safely download “the Defender's Advantage” ebook.

The Next-Gen Campus: Preparing for the New Wave of Tech Integrations

Date & Time: Thursday, November 21 at 2 p.m. ET

In this strategic webinar, an education technology expert will help senior administrators and facilities leaders better evaluate and prepare for the next wave of campus technology integration. Extract valuable insights from past implementations to inform your decisions as you begin looking at the innovations that will transform campus life and learning in the coming decade.