By Stefanie Botelho. Tribe’s commercials aired during coverage of what’s been dubbed Rivalry 150 (www.rivalry150.com). Since 1884, Lafayette and Lehigh have faced off on the gridiron more than any other colleges in US history. The spots will eventually be featured on the college’s campaign web site, liveconnected.lafayette.edu. More...
Faculty and university president call a truce
By . Faculty and union leaders said Friday they have reached a temporary truce with the president of the state’s largest public college system.
Angst among professors at the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system had grown in recent weeks after President Gregory W. Gray released “roadmaps” for changes he was considering making at the schools.
Optimizing adjuncts in higher ed
By Mark Rowh. Higher ed’s reliance on adjunct faculty, hardly a secret anymore, has gotten much scrutiny in the past few years. Institutions of all types benefit from the fact that adjuncts—provided they don’t become eligible for health benefits by working more than 30 hours a week—can be employed for a fraction of the investment needed for full-time faculty. More...
On board with the brand in higher ed
By Dawn Papandrea. Six steps to engaging the whole campus community in developing a new brand—and avoiding disengagement over disagreements. More...
Inside Look: Recreation centers
By Stefanie Botelho. The contemporary campus recreation center has graduated from yesterday’s dingy weight room. In fact, at many institutions, the rec center serves as a multipurpose space, hosting celebrations on special occasions and promoting student wellness in body and mind throughout the semester. More...
Sailing out of the Imperfect Storm
By James Martin and James E. Samels. There are few economic challenges that move the dial in America quite like the skyrocketing costs of higher ed. From early morning pundits to late night talk shows the student and family debt burden issue is clear and ever present. More...
Breaking away from higher ed's herd mentality
Colleges drop criminal queries from admissions apps
By Stefanie Botelho. Three New York schools have eliminated or altered questions pertaining to applicants’ criminal histories. In an era where many campus security efforts are being amplified, some schools are relaxing certain policies around prospective students’ criminal backgrounds. More...
Staying on the college grid
By Ioanna Opidee. Managing course scheduling involves more than just cracking a complex logistical code each semester. It’s also a potential bane or boon to the operating budget.
Course scheduling is tied integrally to two of an institution’s most expensive resources—facilities and faculty. An inefficiently-managed schedule featuring too many under-enrolled classes can lead to wasted space and unnecessary spending on instructional costs. More...
Please—no more lectures or slide presentations
By Carol Patton. Each year, the University of Nebraska, Omaha, hires several hundred new administrative or office service workers, says Cecil Hicks, who himself was hired in May as the school’s HR director. More...