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Student Housing Matters: A Real Life Example

October 4, 2013

Now that move-in has come to an end and we have been able to get back into the normal flow of business, I have been rereading some of the old posts on here. Seeing the pictures from all of the different sites, great interviews and, of course, the new freshman class that have just moved…

Cost Tipping Point?

October 1, 2013

I found this to be a very interesting article about college costs and the perceptions that they have dramatically increased in recent years. I was especially intrigued by the statement that the actual cost (in inflation adjusted dollars) to parents for private school tuition and fees was only about $3,000 more than in the early…

Move-In Photo Contest 2013 Winner: University of Houston

September 24, 2013

Day 5 – Univ. of Houston giant team photo[/caption] The 2013 move-in contest was a really neat way to see what the move-in process looks like at schools across the country. We received over 125 photos over the two weeks and hate that everyone couldn’t win because it was extremely fun going through them all. …

Podcast

Recognizing the “Click Moment” – Interview with Frans Johansson

September 18, 2013

In this interview, we spoke with Frans Johansson. An author, entrepreneur, and consultant, Frans has spoken to audiences around the world, from the boardroom of large corporations to villages in developing countries. We spoke with him about his most recent book, (“The Click Moment”) as he shared some thoughts and ideas with us on how people working…

Upcoming Interview with Frans Johansson

September 17, 2013

I am really looking forward to my “Join the Conversation” Podcast interview tomorrow (Wednesday 18 September) with author Frans Johansson. I had the opportunity to attend Frans’ keynote talk during the NACUBO conference in July. Fantastic speaker and intriguing ideas / perspective on seizing opportunities! Can’t wait to talk with him about his most recent book,…

Congratulations to Montclair State University for Achieving the Largest Freshman Class in its 105 year History!!

September 13, 2013

Congratulations to Montclair State University for achieving the largest freshman class in its 105 year history!! Capstone On-Campus Management is honored to serve MSU in the management of The Heights on-campus residential community. Montclair State University Welcomes Its Largest Freshman Class

Gratitude

September 9, 2013

As higher education professionals, we did not choose this field for the financial rewards or never ending praise. We understand our success is measured often in the results we can’t see or hold – students graduating, recognizing an “A-Ha” moment during a judicial conversation or watching friends engage during a program. We may receive “kudos…

Vote for the 2013 Move-In Photo Contest Overall Winner

September 6, 2013

Check the pictures out here and vote down below! Vote will be open until 5pm CST next Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Photo Contest: Week 2 Summary

September 3, 2013

We received so many awesome pictures the last two weeks. We’re going to let YOU decide the grand prize winner in a couple of days but first, check out some of the best pics we received the last week of the contest.

Freshman Bond Over Shared Love for the “Today Show”

September 3, 2013

Tight knit community is one of the main advantages to living on-campus early in a college tenure. That community builds a sense of belonging, which then translates to a student being more likely to finish at that university. In the spirit of building community, and fresh off of move-in, a group of Freshman students living…

Move-In: Behind the Scenes

August 29, 2013

On college campuses across the country, this time of year is one of great activity and a lot of excitement. Tens of thousands of students from coast to coast are settling into their new homes. Making the transition a smooth one for incoming Freshman, returning Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and Grads is a monumental feat that…