Colleges and universities, like Georgia Tech (pictured), are working to restore the natural environments where their campuses are located so they can reduce their carbon footprints.
At UB Tech® 2019, Nassar Nizami, senior vice president and CIO of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, discussed the process of merging with Philadelphia University, including how to retain staff and communicate strategically.
Women have surpassed the number of men in colleges in the U.S. and many other parts of the world. Women are also set to become the majority in the college-educated workforce in the U.S.
There are about 40 million people who have some college experience but no degree. UB guest columnist Betty Vandenbosch, chancellor of Purdue University Global, says that if we want to solve the skills gap and at the same time benefit these people and their families, they need to finish their education.
The new 7,500-square-foot esports area will feature 16 gaming computers, consoles and a broadcast space, as well as a spot for the potential for training, youth STEM programs and sports camps.
Unlike with other recent studies that found nudging students to be generally ineffective, a new study in which the nudge comes from a familiar counselor and a reply involves additional guidance and support shows positive results.
When it comes to neurodiverse students, educators must do better, says UB guest columnist Shelly Chandler, who is a licensed mental health counselor and provost of Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida. By embracing research-based practices, rates can soar nationally for students who learn differently.
It is difficult to know what the future holds, but teaching and incorporating the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for the coming decades is critical, says UB guest columnist Roger Thompson, who is vice president for student services and enrollment management at the University of Oregon.
Disability services offices are forming closer partnerships with campus technology administrators and increasing their own tech expertise. Here are three models they use to get the job done.
Liaison's UniCAS has streamlined the application process at Weill Cornell Medicine. The university-wide admissions management and analytics solution identifies enrollment trends and offers a better applicant experience. Sponsored content by Liaison International.
