Unless you are among the nation's exclusive (and expensive) colleges and universities, you need to focus on affordability and curricular innovations, says Scott D. Miller, UB guest columnist and president of Virginia Wesleyan University. Those resistant to change are ignoring market realities that can combine to create the perfect storm—and lead to closure.
Vice President of Finance and Administration V. Terry Dennis is making use of Jenzabar Analytics at Florida Southern College to simplify financial data collection and processing, which would make it easier to analyze data for strategic school planning. Sponsored content by Jenzabar.
Oracle's suite of products not only saves time and money on the timekeeping, absence management and payroll process for the University of Wyoming's 8,000 employees, but has also transformed how staffers recruit, hire, train and review workers. Sponsored content by Oracle.
Several schools now offer degrees in esports management, marketing and media, allowing students to pursue their dream jobs even if they are unable to make it as professional esports players.
UB guest columnist Joan Marques says that while many people sign up for short, fast-paced, free courses online, we should not underestimate the value of maintaining formal and informal interactions in a college environment, where the common goal is to achieve upward mobility.
Campus construction projects can be funded in a variety of ways—including through federal and state programs, bond issues, public-private partnerships, and, of course, fundraising.
The need to finance campus building projects is a reality for most higher ed institutions, but college leaders must ensure that projects are worthy investments.
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.
