In the latest round of micromanagement musings, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report detailing the practices of so-called online program managers, or OPMs.
Staffing shortages are reaching crisis levels in financial aid offices, leaving administrators concerned about serving students adequately and remaining in compliance.
Monmouth University simplifies payment and reconciliation processes through partnership with Ellucian and TouchNet. Before 2016, Monmouth University—a private institution in West Long Branch, New Jersey—worked with multiple vendors to manage bill presentation, payment plans, e-commerce, and student refund processes. The result was a time-consuming and disjointed payment system for staff and students alike. Then, the […]
TouchNet Payment Plans helped Long Island University simplify their tuition payment plans, improve student communications, and keep more students on the path to graduation. Each semester during sign up, Long Island University staff used to physically write down and calculate figures on paper to compile payment plans based on estimates. Many of these plans had […]
Declining enrollment is declining across all higher ed sectors is evidence of growing doubts among students and families about the purpose of higher education
Need to get up to speed on PCI compliance and payments? In this webinar, higher ed payments experts discuss the fundamentals of PCI, and outline how to prepare for and comply with the new Software Security Framework (SSF) and the upcoming expiration of the PA-DSS Standard in October 2022. Additional topics include: The various PCI […]
If your institution processes, stores, or transmits card payments anywhere on campus, then you must conform to data security and compliance standards set by the Payment Cards Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The council was founded by card brands to work with stakeholders in payment processing to develop and implement security and compliance regulations. Compliance with […]
Background Through a hands-on, student-based approach, Winthrop University helps learners develop the knowledge and values they need to enrich their lives and prepare for the future. With a devotion to ensuring all students feel connected to the university community, Winthrop is incredibly aware of each learner's experience. They're ranked sixth by U.S. News & World Report among public universities […]
