CollegeSource, the higher education industry's most trusted SaaS provider of transfer and degree achievement solutions, officially launched its latest version of uAchieve Degree Audit including its newest addition - Degree Discovery.
Chief diversity officers, or CDOs, prioritize social justice, gender equality and other equity issues as newest members of the college president's cabinet.
Data is key to improving financial performance, but 76% of higher ed finance leaders say they lag other industries in adopting modern tools and processes, making it difficult to follow the money trail and use data to guide decisions, says UB guest columnist Kermit S. Randa of findings from a new Kaufman Hall report.
Today's move toward 'labs without boundaries' requires maximizing efficiency, making a cultural shift and focusing on teamwork, says UB guest columnist James B. Hill, who is with BSA LifeStructures Laboratory Planning.
The University of Houston-Downtown's Food for Change Market serves UHD students by providing them with up to 40 pounds of groceries weekly. A $15,000 grant from the Kroger grocery chain has allowed the market to double its student staff, increase its hours of operation and serve even more Gators.
AdmitHub, developer of a pioneering conversational AI platform now used by more than 90 institutions to help students succeed in college and beyond, has secured investments from Salesforce Ventures and the Google Assistant Investments program.
Today's workforce expectations are prompting HR leaders to enhance the candidate experience, streamline the hiring process and promote value propositions, says UB HR columnist Carol Patton. And some leaders are thinking the unthinkable—accepting work experience as a substitute for a college degree.
For higher ed leaders considering esports, research, buy-in, budget and tech are among the top priorities, says UB Tech Perspective columnist Kelly Walsh. And any institution can tackle a program by starting small.
UB guest columnist Gabe Antenucci of LaBella Associates shares three design and programming considerations for accommodating special needs users when adapting an existing facility or building a new one. He was part of the design team for Nazareth College's new Golisano Training Center for students and Special Olympics athletes.
