Student loan cohort default rate update

Higher ed efforts such as improved academic advising and financial literacy lessons, plus an increase in scholarships and work-study programs, are making a difference in helping to ease the student loan crisis.

Understanding 529 Plans: Equipping Students and Parents for Success

In this web seminar, presenters provided an overview of 529 plans, and outlined some key strategies for communicating with students and parents to help them understand their plans and to clarify the most common misconceptions. Sponsored content by Transact.

CIO Panel: Evaluating ECM for the Higher Ed Technology Stack

This web seminar featured a panel discussion about the role of the chief information officer in higher education, the technologies available, the unique uses of enterprise content management (ECM), and the importance of security and integration within systems of record. Sponsored content by Softdocs.

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.

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 that projects are worthy investments.

How colleges are responding to the drop in Chinese enrollment

U.S. colleges are now recruiting in more parts of the world as political tensions have led some Chinese students to stay home or study elsewhere.

How higher ed scores victories for vets

Colleges expand programs for former service members who have a hard time transitioning from the mission-oriented military to a more open, less rigid world of campus choices.

How sharing a digital marketplace pays off across campus

Three Connecticut colleges have seen savings and improved processes by creating a joint digital marketplace.

People Watch: Edwards voted in as Wright State U’s president—without her knowledge

Susan Edwards was to have served on an interim basis, but the board of trustees appointed her to lead the Ohio school.

Industry News: Higher ed institutions offer faculty, students new tech to boost efficiencies

Schools are implementing new platforms for online course material sales, faculty information systems, credit transfers and more.

4 ways to advance academic course catalogs

Most colleges offer an online version of the course catalog—but many aren’t taking advantage of the connectivity and smart technology available. Here are actions to advance the academic catalog.

Course catalog management providers on challenges faced by colleges

Vendors answer this question: What aspects of academic course catalog management do you see colleges struggling with, particularly in terms of adopting current best practices or understanding the importance of this area?

Why you should not become an adjunct—yet

Don't become an adjunct before exploring the world outside academia, says UB guest columnist Matthew Wright, an associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics at Adelphi University in New York.

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.

The B-school boondoggle

Historian Steve Conn says business schools take precedence over liberal arts programs, often with state-of-the-art facilities and more resources. But when it comes to measuring results, there is a disappointing history of missed opportunities, unmet aspirations and education mistakes.

Voices in Tech: Transitioning technology operations when higher ed institutions merge

At UB Tech® 2019, Nassar Nizami, senior vice president and CIO of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, discussed the process of merging with Philadelphia University, including how to retain staff and communicate strategically.

Helping University of Wyoming Reimagine Human Resources

Oracle’s suite of products not only saves time and money on the timekeeping, absence management and payroll process for the University of Wyoming’s 8,000 employees, but has also transformed how staffers recruit, hire, train and review workers. Sponsored content by Oracle.

Leveraging financial data to drive institutional results

Vice President of Finance and Administration V. Terry Dennis is making use of Jenzabar Analytics at Florida Southern College to simplify financial data collection and processing, which would make it easier to analyze data for strategic school planning. Sponsored content by Jenzabar.

3 models for enhancing the tech aspects of accessibility

Disability services offices are forming closer partnerships with campus technology administrators and increasing their own tech expertise. Here are three models they use to get the job done.

Innovative furniture allows for multi-use classroom

When Santa Clara University needed one room to accommodate many uses, it turned to a familiar partner, Computer Comforts. The company, which has worked with the California institution for 15 years, built customized furniture to create a functional, flexible space. Sponsored content by Computer Comforts.