Colleges and universities must rethink the way they approach admissions, program offerings and business operations to ensure they can survive and thrive, says UB guest columnist Mark Lombardi, president of Maryville University in St. Louis.
Cedar Crest College President Elizabeth Meade shares strategies for addressing students' financial burdens—through increased affordability and travel abroad and work-study opportunities for all.
Infusing equity, diversity and inclusion into all campus operations is San Jose State University Chief Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong-Lau's top priority.
Today's move toward 'labs without boundaries' requires maximizing efficiency, making a cultural shift and focusing on teamwork, says UB guest columnist James B. Hill, who is with BSA LifeStructures Laboratory Planning.
Today's workforce expectations are prompting HR leaders to enhance the candidate experience, streamline the hiring process and promote value propositions, says UB HR columnist Carol Patton. And some leaders are thinking the unthinkable—accepting work experience as a substitute for a college degree.
In fundraising and advancement, wealthy families seek immediate impact on college access, career readiness, scholarships, faculty support and community colleges.
Virtual and physical maps at several colleges and universities are being updated to include accessibility features such as ramps, automatic doors and parking.
Leaders must understand workplace gender bias, examine their cultures and work to change inequitable practices, says UB guest columnist Amy Diehl, who is chief information technology officer at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and a featured speaker at UB Tech's Women in Technology pre-conference.
