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David W. Andrews takes lead at National University

Web Editor | February 16, 2016

David W. Andrews begins his term as president of National University in California April 1. Formerly the dean and a professor at Johns Hopkins University's School of Education, he led that institution to No. 1 U.S. News rankings two years in a row. He promoted "smart growth" strategies in enrollment and program development and raised […]

In California, hope for student mental health care

Stefanie Botelho | January 29, 2016

California’s colleges and universities have made strides in providing mental health care to students—when higher ed as a whole has struggled to keep up with a growing demand for services. Recent studies suggest that up to one-third of college students suffer mental health problems. California’s Mental Health Act, passed in 2004, assesses a 1 percent […]

Academic imprints advance in higher ed

chrisni | January 25, 2016

Officials at the University of Missouri in 2012 looked at the business troubles of its academic press and decided the most prudent path forward was to shut it down. The community disagreed, lobbying against the closure, and the university recanted. The whole affair emphasizes that academic publishing is not about dollars, but about the proliferation […]

Outlook on Facilities: New visions for campus space

Web Editor | December 28, 2015

Picture it: Faculty no longer get their own offices and libraries have vanished. Dorm rooms come standard with private bathrooms and maid service, and terrazzo tile has replaced carpeting as the new standard flooring across college campuses. Sound ludicrous? Maybe not. While such a transformation certainly won’t be complete in 2016, big changes are coming, […]

6 digital trends for higher ed in 2016

Web Editor | December 21, 2015

What does 2016 have in store for digital professionals in higher education? New and revisited technologies promise to drive online marketing for colleges and universities. Watch these five trends to help you set a course. Podcasting The first column I wrote for University Business a decade ago focused on an emerging trend: podcasting. But beyond […]

Kim E. Schatzel becomes president at Towson University

UB Custom Publishing | December 15, 2015

Kim E. Schatzel will begin her term as president of Towson University, one of the University System of Maryland's 12 institutions, in late January. Currently she serves as interim president, provost and executive vice president of academic and student affairs at Eastern Michigan University. There, she reorganized academic and student affairs to improve the student […]

Future Shock: New Engines of Entrepreneurial Startup

Web Editor | December 06, 2015

Have you ever wondered why experts like Forbes and Bloomberg estimate that between 80-90 percent of entrepreneurial initiatives fail? American higher ed surely has, and universities are now investing in startups by connecting them to business incubators, product development accelerators, and other higher education-based launchpads. As small business entrepreneurs, we observed early on that many […]

Campus cards upgraded

Bill Fleak | November 23, 2015

Campus cards accomplish many tasks—from purchasing meals and vending machine snacks to unlocking dorm rooms and other campus facilities. A growing number of colleges and universities now offer even greater convenience, having replaced less-secure swipe cards with “contactless” cards and mobile devices that perform the same functions. In two to three years, this technology—known as […]

College websites put users first

eshein | October 23, 2015

When making decisions about Hope College’s website redesign, project team members found themselves looking at a photo of Adam, an 18-year-old freshman, to gauge what he might think is the most logical place for a piece of content—or whether he thinks the content should be there at all. And then, knowing Adam’s mom is very […]

Mary Sue Coleman named the next president of Association of American Universities

UB Custom Publishing | October 18, 2015

Mary Sue Coleman, a former president of the University of Michigan and the University of Iowa, has been named the next president of the Association of American Universities, an organization for research institutions. She will succeed the retiring Hunter R. Rawlings III, who has held the post since June 2011. Coleman, who retired in 2014 […]

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