Financially, the student population of any community college is diverse. From new students to lifelong learners to professionals looking for new skills, each comes with different circumstances and expectations. Accommodating everyone is complex. It’s no secret that community colleges nationwide are continually working around budget cuts and staffing shortfalls. For Illinois Central College, rethinking its […]
California State University is the largest four-year public university system in the United States. With 23 campuses and eight off-campus centers, it serves over 479,000 students each year. Like other higher education institutions, most of CSU's renovation, alteration and construction projects are concentrated during specific times of year. With campuses spread across the state, access […]
Campus safety has become increasingly complex. Higher ed leaders face the threat of serious safety incidents on their campuses every day, while changing legislative mandates only add to the complexity. Ensuring that safety training and processes are up to date can be challenging. As a result, many institutions are adopting more efficient processes and individualized […]
Event-related providers were asked: “What type of campus event could college administrators do a better job planning?” “Open houses and campus tours are great opportunities to engage prospective students and parents, but many colleges and universities are not getting the full return. Offering students more immediate ways to learn about or sign up for events […]
From guest lectures to orientations and from alumni events to weddings, special events constitute a key part of campus life. Colleges also leverage these activities to market the campus to students, families and the surrounding community. Event management systems have given schools greater control over everything from booking spaces to ordering food, linens and equipment. […]
Montclair State partnered with the Sony Corporation to create what the New Jersey-based institution touts as the most technologically advanced broadcast and media production facility at a university. The new School of Communication and Media has broadcast-ready newsrooms, multimedia labs, production facilities, screening rooms and theaters filled with Sony equipment, including cameras and projectors. CHALLENGE: […]
For many institutions, implementing new processes, platforms or solutions in the business office, bursar’s office or financial aid departments can seem intimidating and overwhelming. Along with ensuring that any new process or solution improves efficiency and meets the needs of both students and staff, there are a multitude of other factors to consider, such as […]
Some Arizona State engineering students have an additional roommate this year, and her name is Alexa. The university has partnered with Amazon to offer free Echo Dot smart speakers to about 1,600 students, most of whom live in the new Tooker House residential hall for Fulton Schools of Engineering students. But it’s not just a […]
The Trump administration’s plan to phase out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy by not accepting new applicants is another shift in immigration laws that leaves many students unsure of their status on and off campus. This uncertainty has colleges and universities refining approaches, messages and resources to support undocumented students. Wellness check […]
In what ways could colleges use digital signage installations to generate revenue, and are there any roadblocks you have seen preventing them from doing so? “Digital signage can engage students while providing an avenue for revenue. At the campus bookstore, digital technology can leverage analytics to trigger meaningful content. For example, if a student picks […]
