If Judy Jetson enrolled in college, she might have hopped aboard a self-driving shuttle to get across campus for her astrophysics class and then tapped a few buttons to summon a driver to take her home to her parents, Elroy, Astro and Rosie. The Jetsons was set in 2062, but some of the high-tech predictions […]
What are the biggest challenges colleges and universities face when it comes to moving students around campus and to destinations in the surrounding community? "Ride-sharing is already a popular means of transport and some campuses are already struggling to keep up. Without careful management, ride-sharing can cause a spike in campus traffic that increases congestion […]
At some colleges, students are playing an important role in developing high-tech transportation tools, including driverless shuttles. These four institutions provide hands-on experience in the transportation technology of the future. Stanford University: The Center for Automotive Research at Stanford has been including students in autonomous vehicle research since its 2008 launch. As part of a […]
A new 63,000-square-foot library provides students at a Florida community college with space for using technology and overseeing building projects—including subcontractor coordination and contractor quality control—and developing strong ties with the community and local businesses, such as DTC Engineering. Challenge: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota began construction of the new Library & Learning Center in […]
Chancellor Dan Arvizu and President John Floros began their new roles at New Mexico State University in August, a move that marks the creation of the two positions to replace one, due to declining public funding for university institutions and the changing student population. University regents hired Arvizu and Floros simultaneously to take the place […]
Operating shuttles without drivers and adding ride-share traffic on campuses raises questions about pedestrians. Here are three safety protection actions to take: 1. Reach out for resources. With no sidewalks on the road leading from the campus of Garrett College in McHenry, Maryland, into town, students must walk along the edge of the state-maintained road. Shelly […]
Insurance carriers working in the higher education space are taking a keen interest in understanding and evaluating how colleges and universities manage brain injury risk in collegiate sports. Almost all markets now require more detailed underwriting information about the risk of traumatic brain injury and verification that insureds are following NCAA guidelines. Additionally, insurance carriers […]
The number of higher ed institutions rethinking how they screen and accept new students continues to grow. In recent months, Stanford, Princeton and Brown universities announced that they would make SAT and ACT scores optional in the admissions process. Since 2005, more than 1,000 accredited colleges and universities have made the scores optional—or have ignored […]
Colgate University (N.Y.) Institution size: 2,900 students Store location: Off campus Square footage: 26,000 Transactions/customers during rush: 9,900 Store standouts: Living Writers events; Fashion Friday Video (video featuring new products, books and news) LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Campus commerce: Bricks vs. clicks San Diego State University Institution size: 30,000 students Store location: Center of campus Square footage: […]
The days when a trip to campus automatically included a stop at the bookstore are long gone—but these stores are facing the challenge from online retailers head-on. Students, like all consumers, have their choice of where to shop—and online giants tempt them with massive selections, super deals and services such as free, fast shipping. With […]
