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How smarter facilities enhance the student experience

University Business

From the comfort of residence halls to the adaptability of academic spaces, facilities play a central role in shaping student satisfaction and institutional resilience. To meet these challenges, universities are adopting smarter facility strategies that are backed by data, designed for flexibility and focused on long-term value.

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The ABCs of Community College Leadership: What CEOs Need to Know

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As such, it is critical to summon (and strengthen) our knowledge, skills, and talents to master the rudiments of community college leadership. Maligning district operations (or the board leadership for that matter) undermines the interdependency necessary to move the collective enterprise forward.

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Basketball Legend Takes on Leadership Role at Sacramento State

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university plans to unveil a new basketball facility this fall, signaling its commitment to elevating the program. The Hornets, coming off a challenging 7-25 season and without an NCAA tournament appearance since joining Division I in 1991, stand to benefit tremendously from O'Neal's basketball acumen and leadership.

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Successful Budget Planning: Improve Financial Management by Connecting Facilities, Capital Projects, and Operations

University Business

However, aging infrastructure, staffing shortages, and significant funding deficits complicate leaderships ability to properly budget in the long term, which can lead to unwanted financial surprises.

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Coppin State University: A Renaissance of Purpose and Progress

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the heart of Baltimore, a remarkable transformation is taking place at Coppin State University under the visionary leadership of President Dr. Anthony Jenkins. The campus has seen significant upgrades to its facilities, creating modern learning spaces that foster collaboration and creativity.

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HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a significant gathering dedicated to the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), approximately 70 leaders from across the higher education landscape have converged on Claflin University this week for the Ideation, Innovation, and Collaboration summit sponsored by the Higher Education Leadership Foundation (H.E.L.F).

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Survey: Campus facilities' impact on student success

Inside Higher Ed

Image: A common concern among campus facilities directors has long been not having a seat at the table of top institutional officials. In other words, facilities leaders shouldn’t just be brought in to execute building projects after details have already been determined. Don’t give up that seat.” block:block=176].