June-July 2009
| Embracing the Unknown Visionary leaders look below the surface of today’s troubled times and suggest actions that equip higher education for a new climate. |
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| Fall Forecast An economic low-pressure front hovers over fall’s headcount numbers. While many institutions have contingency plans to address every condition from “stormy” to “sunny,” it’s unclear just how many students will show up. |
| Green Cuisine Fresh, local food is the hot entree in campus dining. Behind the scenes, reducing and composting food waste completes a more eco-friendly cycle. |
| Bold Strokes Bring Budget Relief To deal with diminishing state funding, Valencia Community College resisted a broad-brush approach. Instead, the college implemented 10 business imperatives that pinpoint the best areas for curbing costs and boosting efficiencies. |
| Spotlight - Large-Scale Solutions Think boldly and question assumptions, said presenters at the Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference. That’s the way to shed light on new energy efficiencies. |
| Saluting a New Cadre of Students A wave of military veterans returning from active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan will have access to Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits beginning in August. Is your campus prepared to serve the transitioning troops? |
| Condo Computing The community approach to funding cyberinfrastructure gives researchers at Purdue University time allocations for funding contributions specified in their various grants. This cost-effective model has expanded capacity while reducing demands on the university’s IT budget. |
| Business Briefs Short news articles based on research surveys and peers’ business experiences that can benefit institutions |
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