Like many institutions of higher education, Purdue University is dealing with its fair share of economic challenges right now. Balancing those hurdles with the need to remain progressive and in touch with student needs isn't always easy, as the university's board and administration have come to realize.
Establishing ties between domestic and international colleges is one thing, but when the overseas institution has been forced into exile by its home country, the situation becomes a bit more complex.
Nominations are now open for the 2010 Campus Technology Innovators awards. We seek exemplary colleges and universities, their visionary technology project leadership, and their innovative vendor partners who have deployed extraordinary campus technology solutions to campus challenges. Entry deadline: March 10.
Educators managing mobile programs expressed excitement for the prospects offered by the iPad, Apple's much anticipated hybrid device. Some predicted that the new device will prove attractive as an e-book reader for textbooks, while others predicted that the iPad will become a strong education device because of its interactivity and its ability to use converged media.
Midway through its second year, Abilene Christian University's mobile learning initiative expands to include classroom management and blogging, with mobile podcasting on the way.
In an experiment that stretches nearly six years, a psychology professor has found that student response systems ramp up engagement.
Portland Community College in Oregon is taking the first step in a larger effort to retrofit its aging campuses and shift to energy-efficient, environmentally friendly facilities.
For an institution with "limited resources," Michigan Technological University is making a significant investment in lecture capture for both online and classroom use. And faculty members have embraced the technology, which is supported through training, demonstrations, and an overall approach to implementation that's designed to make the experience seamless for them.
If you're hesitant to get an outside assessment of your security setup because of what it might uncover, the case of Meredith College proves that all it takes is finding the right partner for the job.
When Central New Mexico Community College started looking at ways to eradicate paper and better manage its files last year, the institution set its sights on a document imaging solution that would also integrate with its existing SunGard Higher Education Banner Enrollment Management Solution.