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Facilities

Avoid over-borrowing: 5 steps to take before investing capital dollars

The need to finance campus building projects is a reality for most higher ed institutions, but college leaders must ensure it’s a worthy investment

Capital projects: 5 ways to pay

Campus construction projects can be funded in a variety of ways—including through federal and state programs, bond issues, public/private partnerships, and, of course, fundraising.

From village to front door: Branding as wayfinding

With growing on-campus housing demands, larger living and learning communities are being designed. These larger communities create neighborhoods within the greater campus. UB guest columnists Luis Bernardo and Jessica Pagan Aello say it is vital that the communities have a sense of identity and are easily navigable.
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How one college is solving a housing crunch

When enrollment at The College of Idaho surpassed residence hall capacity, administrators teamed up with a local company that makes affordable housing out of shipping containers.

How a residence hall caters to international students

The 17,000-square-foot residence hall is the first net-zero building on Williams College’s campus with a roof that supports 300 solar cells.

Campus Mobile Credentials: Improving the Student Experience

Today’s students expect their campus experience to be mobile-enabled. To meet these student expectations, institutions are offering a mobile credential option for campus ID and access cards, enabling students to […]
Wed Oct 16th, 2019

How to design classrooms for virtual and augmented reality

Flexibility plays a key role when designing classrooms and instruction for virtual reality and augmented reality use—along with all the cutting-edge technology, of course.
Wed Oct 2nd, 2019

Core elements of $1B plan for growth at one university

The decade to come at High Point University will bring many changes, yet under steady leadership from Nido Qubein.
Thu Sep 26th, 2019

Case study: 
How Drexel addresses labor shortages

Drexel University in Philadelphia is taking care of staff-level positions beyond the skilled trades.
Fri Sep 20th, 2019

Industry News: Colleges and universities partner with providers on tech, training needs

California Community Colleges, Berea, Northern Virginia CC, George Mason U, Rice U and Columbia Engineering launch virtual training, LMS management, faculty and student support, and fintech boot camp programs.
Thu Sep 19th, 2019

How to navigate the campus e-scooters trend

Higher ed leaders considering electric scooters, the newest popular mode of alternative transportation, must keep safety in mind before bringing them to campus.
Wed Sep 18th, 2019