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Campus Life

Employability and debt reports could spur more career advising

Data from a recent study links certain college majors to higher levels of loan debt, and another report reveals students’ unrealistic salary expectations. These findings could prompt campus administrators to expand career counseling services and publish more extensive employment data.

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 Appétit, recently won the Modo Labs 2019 national student Ideathon competition.

Campus leaders seek more civil discourse

With countless issues dividing the country, leaders of student organizations have made priorities of inclusive communication and civility training.

College courses of high cultural caliber

A few pop culture-related courses being offered at colleges and universities.

Colleges pushing freshman orientation in new directions

The college orientation season is fully underway, with some schools offering special attention to mental health, first-gen and minority students, and even parents.

2 new ways to support student financial literacy on campus

Campus teams responsible for teaching students about financial literacy—and improving cohort default rates—are getting support through financial wellness training and certification programs.

Mon Aug 19th, 2019

Industry News: Higher ed institutions select data management and procurement tools, include Target stores on campus, investigate energy-efficient tech

U of South Florida, Notre Dame, UK, Michigan State U, CU Boulder and Kent State U work to improve technology and student life.
Fri Aug 16th, 2019

People Watch: Hampshire College, U of SC, Thomas More U attract new talent

Ed Wingenbach (pictured) heads up Hampshire, Robert Caslen leads in South Carolina and Kevin Reynolds fills a newly created executive role in Kentucky.
Fri Aug 16th, 2019

Enterprise system experts on working together for student success

Experts address what they see as the biggest hurdle colleges face in ensuring that administrators in multiple departments are aware of student success-related data and of using such data for joint decision-making.
Tue Aug 13th, 2019

2 big ways campus offices are collaborating in the name of student success

Enterprise technology and a shifting culture promote information sharing about student success across campus
Tue Aug 13th, 2019

5 steps to building virtual services for online students

Best practices for delivering services and supports for online learning success include choosing the right ones and promoting them strategically. Follow these tips to boost online learner success.
Tue Aug 13th, 2019