Student philanthropy programs have become common in higher ed, but few colleges dedicate a physical space for these initiatives. The University of Kentucky, however, recently opened an office for student philanthropy within its newly constructed student center. "Space is a hot commodity and hard to come by," says Katie Sanders, assistant director of annual giving. […]
Since 2000, the net price of college has increased while real family income has stagnated. As a result, most students and their families have fewer resources but face higher out-of-pocket costs to attend college, with some making difficult trade-offs between paying for college or meeting their basic needs. Recent estimates indicate that approximately half of […]
What do you see as the biggest challenges colleges face when managing network bandwidth in residence halls, and are administrators generally doing all they can to manage bandwidth issues?
Most of us in higher education enjoy planning for and attending special events. From formal occasions to casual functions, colleges and universities have long hosted events as a means of engaging alumni, parents and families, donors, and other valued supporters. Designated weekends, such as homecoming, parents weekend and alumni weekend, also provide meaningful occasions to […]
News reports suggest that Secretary of Defense James Mattis, upon the recommendation of Secretary of the Army Mark Esper, could shut down the U.S. Army War College's Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI), a unique American asset that has enjoyed wide support for decades. For minuscule savings—the cost of two or three Tomahawk missiles—this would […]
"In your experience, are colleges generally maximizing use of available technology to manage their real estate assets? What barriers might be preventing administrators from adopting them?" "While we've seen some of the larger universities embrace and maximize use of newer technologies, many universities are either utilizing an outdated legacy system or are still using labor-intensive manual processes. […]
Purchase costs and long-term maintenance make adding real estate assets an expensive proposition for colleges and universities. Moreover, when institutions invest in off-campus properties, officials must also consider their relationships with nearby communities, as well as alumni and donors. In addition, public institutions typically have regulations and state or federal policies to navigate. To ensure […]
Managing change may be part of the job description for any higher ed administrator, but it's seldom easy. And nowhere is this more evident than with the core of any college or university: its academic programs. In fact, the process can be something of a minefield, with faculty feeling threatened and the media poised to […]
As financial aid administrators know, there's no shortage of free and fee-based programs designed to help students get a handle on personal finance and keep up loan payments when the time comes. Increasingly, colleges are working with their institutional banking partners to develop engaging, accessible and trusted financial literacy content. Banks have access to nationwide […]
