Month: April 2016
Community college boosts IT security measures
Bristol Community College has implemented SOCVue hybrid SaaS security service from EiQ Networks, a provider of hybrid SaaS security and continuous security intelligence services. As a learning resource…
Students say digital presence is key to enrollment decisions
According to a new report, student survey data reinforces that higher education institutions must place greater emphasis on their digital presence, engaging students with digital communications that are…
Institutions aim for innovation
Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting and thought-provoking news developments that occurred over the week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here,…
Three Universities Select OnBase by Hyland
OnBase by Hyland, a single enterprise information platform, was chosen by several schools to increase administrative efficiency and student services while decreasing overall costs.
17 crowdfunding sites for millions in higher ed donations
Figures like $2 million, $300,000, $10 million, and $900,000, abounded in a recent Washington Post story that revealed how small liberal arts schools are turning to the relatively…
5 ways governing boards can help boost completion rates
A new brief released today by the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) of college and universities reveals that though the majority of boards in higher education agree that…
Grant aims to leverage linked data for enhanced information access
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Stanford a $1.5 million grant to support library initiatives that develop and advance the use of linked open data. Stanford Libraries…
Ranger College transforms digital learning
ADTRAN, Inc. created an advanced digital learning environment for Ranger College, a community college in rural Texas, with ProCloud Plus cloud-managed wired and wireless network services. New learning…
Fayetteville State U. launches digital badge tool
Fayetteville State University has officially launched Merit pages, a digital badge tool that allows the university to celebrate student accomplishments in and out of the classroom. Used by…