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Helping college students with kids succeed

Stefanie Botelho | October 26, 2017

Attention to underserved students may be well spent on single mothers, a growing demographic on campus. The number of single mothers in college more than doubled between the 1999-2000 and 2011-12 academic years, to almost 2.1 million students—or 11 percent of all undergrads—as of 2012, according to a new report from the Institute for Women's […]

Getting college students back and on track

Web Editor | October 24, 2017

Cindy Boyer has made it her mission to help reinstated students succeed. A decade ago, she was the sole employee of a retention-focused student success office at Eastern Illinois University when a student who had been dismissed twice applied to return. Because of concern the student might fail once again, Boyer took him under her […]

Higher ed can power peace of mind

Web Editor | October 22, 2017

New York is no stranger to the kind of damage that storms can do. In 2012, when Superstorm Sandy swept through, we knew we were fortunate that Adelphi University's campus was without power for days and not weeks. Still, after that experience, we knew we had a responsibility toward student safety and well being to […]

Providers on common event planning missteps

October 19, 2017

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 […]

Reaching college alumni, donors and parents through effective storytelling

Web Editor | October 18, 2017

My grandfather was a master storyteller. He had an exceptional ability to engage those around him with his stories, seasoned by years of wisdom, challenge and humor. A regular customer of his gas station once said he'd drive around town until his gas tank was nearly empty just so he could come by for one […]

Colleges tackle budget pruning

October 15, 2017

The headlines say it all. "Texas universities forced to trim their budgets, even with big state cuts averted." —Texas Tribune "University of Alaska budget cut by $8 million in legislative compromise" —Alaska Dispatch News Subhead: Case studies on how small ideas bloomed into noticeable savings "University of Missouri to cut 400 positions amid budget woes" —US […]

Changing the narrative on race in higher ed

JD Solomon | October 11, 2017

It's no surprise that the black male college experience is often underscored by bias and a sense of not belonging. Derrick R. Brooms says more must be done—not only by colleges, but by secondary schools and communities to reverse these preconceptions. His book, Being Black, Being Male on Campus: Understanding and Confronting Black Male Collegiate […]

The University of Diversity

Web Editor | September 26, 2017

From its early beginnings as New Jersey State Normal School in 1929, New Jersey City University (NJCU) has transformed itself from a small teachers college into a more comprehensive, competitive, and diverse public university. With this history in mind, the University has become a beacon of higher learning for New Jersey's lifelong learners. As a […]

Providers on how colleges can overcome roadblocks to adopting video analytics

September 25, 2017

What is the biggest roadblock to widespread use of video analytics technology? "ROI. Understanding how to design and implement solutions that work with the analytics system—and not against it—make the difference. Campuses offer a diverse environment with a range of challenges. Proper design and deployment can yield a measurable return on investment." —Jammy DeSousa, senior product […]

College security: Detection alert!