An integrated, personalized and meaningful engagement strategy brings in more than just gifts, says UB guest columnist Robert Anderson, who is vice president for alumni relations and development at Albion College in Michigan.
When higher ed advancement leaders hear about an independently formed group of alumni or philanthropists, the next steps matter in supporting and partnering with the giving circle.
The University of New Haven created one of the first accredited sports management programs in the country. Now, it is doing the same with esports. The university announced Wednesday it will establish a comprehensive academic curriculum in esports management, one of the first to be accredited as part of a business curriculum by the Association […]
The origins of the ethical dilemma in college admissions have been evident for some time. Now, thanks to a few celebrities and the Entertainment Tonight program, they've come to the forefront. For colleges and universities, this is more than just a crisis of confidence; it's a case for improving risk management, says guest columnist Jean Close, a partner in The Bonadio Group's Healthcare/Tax Exempt Division.
With so many abrupt presidential departures lately, the need for intentional and effective transition processes for new presidents has become imperative. Yet, few colleges and universities have a thoughtful and thorough plan to onboard their new president and assure his or her success. The new president is usually appointed with universal fanfare and then is […]
For generations, the American public has been told by venerable think tanks like Brookings, Pew and other educational research foundations and professional associations that American students lag significantly behind their global counterparts when it comes to math and science aptitude. This research suggests that over the past 20 years, the US has only marginally improved […]
