Higher ed IT leaders are constantly asked to lower operating budgets, reduce manpower and find new, cost-effective measures to implement new technology. In the last two posts about this topic, we looked at importance of assembling the best IT team available and how to keep their operating budget in line. With the team ready and the expense planning set, let’s look at ...
Over the last couple of decades, technology has played an integral role in the classroom. Sure, textbooks are still being used and rulers aren't going anywhere anytime soon, but the internet, mobile devices and more powerful computers have all become standard tools for modern educators. These resources are great for those who can afford them, but what about school district...
Funding a university campus doesn't come cheap! In 2011 alone, the U.S. federal government accounted for $40.8 billion of all university research funding in the United States. With the looming threat of budget cuts, that funding coul...
When change is the new norm, what does that mean for schools? Case in point: By the end of this year, there will be more smartphones on the planet than there are humans. Ten years ago, we didn't know that we'd all have small devices that fit into our pockets. Now we...