How are higher ed institutions doing in recognizing the importance of acoustics and noise control in new and existing learning spaces? What's one thing you wish campus administrators understood better about acoustics? "My core belief is that architecture and acoustics could (and should) be thought of at the same moment—and very early in a project. We […]

Leaders of the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative strive to provide students with more than just college access and employment. Graduation and a well-paying career—in fields such as health care, education and industrial maintenance—top the list of goals for the low-income parents who participate. “We don’t just want to put people in minimum-wage jobs or in […]

What are the biggest challenges colleges and universities face when it comes to moving students around campus and to destinations in the surrounding community? “Ride-sharing is already a popular means of transport and … some campuses are already struggling to keep up. Without careful management, ride-sharing can cause a spike in campus traffic that increases congestion […]

How is higher ed performing with the “intrusive” approach to academic advising? “Most schools that we have consulted with are still taking a reactive approach to working with struggling students and are waiting until academic performance or engagement suffers. The most successful schools are implementing a proactive approach and engaging pre-start to guide students through […]