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.
With growing on-campus housing demands, larger living and learning communities are being designed. These larger communities create neighborhoods within the greater campus. UB guest columnists Luis Bernardo and Jessica Pagan Aello say it is vital that the communities have a sense of identity and are easily navigable.
More than two-thirds of college students still prefer face-to-face learning. But many give campuses low marks for the reliability of Wi-Fi in residence halls and outdoor spaces, a new Educause report found.
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.
Disability services offices are forming closer partnerships with campus technology administrators and increasing their own tech expertise. Here are three models they use to get the job done.
Over the past decade, large state cuts in higher ed funding have contributed to tuition increases. In seven states, published tuition has risen over 60%, and it has more than doubled at Louisiana's four-year schools.
When enrollment at The College of Idaho surpassed residence hall capacity, administrators teamed up with a local company that makes affordable housing out of shipping containers.
A growing number of colleges and universities are creating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergen-friendly, kosher or halal menus as part of their dining programs. Here's how they are cooking up these options.
