University Business conducted an informal survey with leaders at major programs to talk about initiatives being discussed for a safe return to their facilities. Campuses that are multiuse or contain a variety of gaming options, especially those with consoles and PCs, will face additional challenges.
Educators in District of Columbia Public Schools have launched the first-of-its-kind DCPS Persists program to pair graduates with coaches to counsel the students throughout college.
University Business (UB) and Schneider Electric partnered to survey approximately 200 higher education leaders, including CBO, CFO, VP of Finance and Administration, and VP of Facilities, from around the country. This survey explored how colleges and universities are approaching funding and implementation of campus modernization and energy infrastructure projects.
Formalized training through the National Association of Esports Colleges and Directors can enhance the careers of coaches and professionals, while helping school districts and organizations vet potential job candidates.
As a tool for student success, the summer session at Loyola University New Orleans will boost engagement in current events and help students improve as online learners with free online courses, says Vice Provost and UB guest columnist Carol Ann MacGregor.
Our tech-addicted students, says Hope College President and UB guest columnist Matthew Scogin. They understand the promise that technology holds, but they also understand that authentic human connection makes that promise worth pursuing.
UB guest columnists John I. Williams Jr. and Burt Woolf share a three-step framework. They say thriving in a post-pandemic environment means re-envisioning the entire campus service-delivery system as a tightly integrated whole.
Economic downturns generally lead to substantial enrollment growth at community colleges, and leaders at Madison Area Technical College in Wisconsin are working quickly to adapt their curriculum to emerging workforce needs.
