The mailroom is becoming a more visible and important part of auxiliary services at colleges across the country, with some institutions overhauling their facilities completely to accommodate the new technology that streamlines service. More...
Universities expand ways how a mentor can coach a mentee
Some higher education institutions have introduced the next generation of mentoring practices to expand development opportunities to more of their employees, integrate the these initiatives into existing programs, and offer reverse and lateral learning across campus. More...
Health plan decision-making and negotiating
At Lawrence University in Wisconsin, a benefits advisory committee works with an insurance broker to contain costs and determine the best plan designs while providing competitive employee benefits. More...
Healthcare: Insurance policy challenges
Health insurance is a hot topic in Congress, and that’s not the only place. Each year, campus leaders are confronted by a daunting need to contain costs while providing benefits expected by employees. More...
Dozens of ‘elites’ urged to add Pell Grant students
A small change in admissions at many of the most selective colleges and universities could make a big difference to low-income learners. More...
The internet of things begins to impact college construction planning
Campuses have already connected a wide array of objects to the digital world, including parking meters, washing machines and library stands that show where books are located. More...
When CIOs need hard hats
While executing an eight-building, $157 million construction and renovation project in 2014, officials at Del Mar College in Texas forgot one critical player: the tech expert. More...
Confronting the challenges of digitizing documents
The mass digitization of literature is complex. The preservation of books, letters and other historical materials calls for advanced technology and a good deal of manpower. Universities are developing better practices around this process, as well as creating software and databases to make this content accessible and search-friendly. More...
Report shows extent of campus cyber attack activities
It’s no secret that college and university networks have long been prone to cyberattacks of various kinds. More...
Snap Inc. Spectacles and Snapchat show campuses in new light
Whether or not you’re one of the 166 million daily Snapchat users, it’s impossible to ignore the deep impact of the mobile app on how teens and young adults communicate. More...