No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal assistance. —20 U.S.C. § 1681(a), better known as Title IX When those 36 words were signed into law in 1972, […]

Now more than ever, enrollment leadership requires a coordinated campus team to respond to emerging internal challenges as well as shifting external forces. One college president likened the job of chief enrollment officer to a pilot flying the plane while building it. In short, the immediate drive to fill enrollment goals today competes with the […]

Barry Mills has been appointed deputy chancellor and chief operating officer of the University of Massachusetts Boston. He will oversee the academic and research programs and campus operations, as well as work with the chancellor on developing long-term strategies. Mills plans to enhance access and opportunity for students in his new role. Previously, while president […]

Campus discussions about spend analytics might sound like a late night infomercial: Implement the technology and save millions! The programs slice and dice data, calculate spending, break down costs, eliminate fees and lead to better agreements! But wait, there's more! Spend analytics also allows schools to use benchmarking tools to compare pricing to peer institutions! […]