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Facilities

How to keep capital projects shovel-ready

Consider cost and timing factors before pausing construction planning, advises a higher ed construction industry executive.

Parents, students leaning to colleges close to home, study shows

Cost of tuition, safety protocols and the types of learning offered by higher ed institutions are affecting decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study: 90% of college students are likely to re-enroll

However, some respondents in the latest Anthology report note their dissatisfaction with communications, courses and campus environments during the pandemic.

How sensors are helping colleges monitor occupancy

Through technology called Occuspace, institutions are able to track foot traffic in their buildings and make safe decisions about limiting capacity.

The secret to RPI’s COVID-19 success is in its apps

Available to any higher education institution, they have helped identify how frequently testing needs to happen … and helped Rensselaer manage its infection rates.

College enrollment numbers show further declines

The latest National Student Clearinghouse report shows steep declines among community colleges and in first-time students of color and men.
Thu Nov 12th, 2020

At Villanova, these are extra-special days for veterans

From a flag-planting ceremony to the announcement of a new resource center, this week has showed the power of one university's commitment to its community.
Wed Nov 11th, 2020

How 7 simple tips smoothed admissions process at Holy Cross

Responding to a pandemic with a closed university presented a challenge for this elite private college in New England. But it had a plan reach students in unique ways.

Wed Nov 4th, 2020

6 areas of campus to make contactless

Options for helping students, staff and visitors avoid touching shared surfaces and interacting face-to-face during the pandemic and beyond.
Wed Nov 4th, 2020

SUNY says students must test negative before Thanksgiving

The New York university system is mandating all students be tested and not be positive for COVID-19 before being allowed to return home
Tue Oct 27th, 2020

Beloit College boldly puts party protocols in hands of students

The Wisconsin college has turned to young leaders to help get their classmates to buy in on adhering to COVID-19 guidance ... and so far, it has worked
Tue Oct 27th, 2020