Why should colleges and universities invest financial resources in augmented and virtual reality? "Augmented and virtual reality systems can actually reduce the financial burden on university and college programs that require a lot of consumables or expensive hands-on training systems. I've seen a community college reduce the cost of its welding program from $2,800 […]
While all leaders recognize the need for innovation and everyone wants an "innovative business model," what does it mean? How can academic leaders create a culture of innovation on university campuses? How can faculty most effectively convey their knowledge? And how can students learn to become the future innovators who will be crucial in the […]
Reducing student financial aid packages based on scholarship funding from outside sources, a common practice, will no longer happen at public colleges in Maryland. Because of legislation passed in July, a student's financial aid package can not be reduced unless the student's total financial aid exceeds college costs or the scholarship provider gives permission. Central Scholarship, […]
Christopher Revord, Founder and CEO, YouBthere What are some of your current observations about hybrid learning programs? Hybrid, or blended learning programs, have really gained a lot of traction in the last five to 10 years. They're cost-effective and make up almost 40 percent of higher education course offerings. Colleges and universities need to engage and support […]
"BEAT BAMA WE ALREADY DID!" reads a flier that Louisiana State University prepared for its incoming freshmen this year. Wait, what? LSU's football team has lost its annual matchup with Southeastern Conference rival Alabama for each of the last six years. Keep reading, and you learn the Tigers' victories were not on the field […]
Colleges and universities should be texting students—but not everyone, not all the time, and not about everything that's happening on campus. Highly targeted messages, particularly those sent to incoming or prospective students, can reduce summer melt by providing timely reminders of financial aid filing dates and other important deadlines. "Texting becomes most impactful when it […]
As people feel increasingly powerless and frustrated, public humiliation is quickly becoming the weapon of choice to speak truth to power. Publicly challenging campus leadership has always been part of the fabric of campus life. But where those incidents were once episodic, they are becoming increasingly frequent. As more leaders in higher education are being […]
Without vehicle fleets, many higher ed institutions would function in gridlock. Facilities technicians wouldn't be able to go out and make repairs, and police would have difficulty patrolling. "Fleet is a vital part of keeping an entire organization moving," says Carlos Berriz, Florida International University's fleet manager. Yet the realities in higher ed vary from […]
Jonathan Holloway is now provost of Northwestern University. He plans to ensure that the university's science resources will remain in place despite federal research dollars being at risk. Previously, Holloway was dean of Yale College, where he was chair of the department of African American Studies. He has also served as master of Calhoun College […]
"Seasonal lease options have made a dramatic change to the efficiency of campus fleets. Colleges and universities are able to customize the number of vehicles and their lease terms based on their needs, which maximizes each vehicle's use." —Rick Bell, sales manager, Merchants Fleet Management Short-Term Leasing Link to main story: Fleet feats on college campuses […]
