Having the right size physical plant, workforce and programming can pay off—if you act now, says UB guest columnist Karen Gross, an advisor and consultant to nonprofit higher ed institutions, and a former president of Southern Vermont College.
When it comes to esports infrastructure and technology, some schools let students build it while other colleges and universities expect their arenas to generate some revenue.
Higher ed is seeing an increase of college layoffs and program reductions as state funding continues to plummet. To address budgetary deficits, many institutions are asking for monetary aid from local governments.
Florida esports athletes enjoy camaraderie and 'Good Game' competition in Super Smash Brothers tournament at Full Sail University's iconic arena, The Fortress.
Some 98,000 immigrant students graduate from high school each year, but the U.S. Supreme Court may be on the verge of ending the program that allows them to study and work.
When higher ed advancement leaders hear about an independently formed group of alumni or philanthropists, the next steps matter in supporting and partnering with the giving circle.
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.
Colleges expand programs for former service members who have a hard time transitioning from the mission-oriented military to a more open, less rigid world of campus choices.
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.
