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The Fiscal Times -10 Public Colleges with Insanely Luxurious Dorms

September 11, 2012

Steve Yoder underscores the importance of quality residential facilities in the recruitment of students in this article. Be sure to view the impressive student housing showcased in the slideshow. Capstone On-Campus is honored to manage The Heights at Montclair State – #7 in the photo gallery. The Fiscal Times -10 Public Colleges with Insanely Luxurious…

Inside Higher Ed – How Colleges Can Best Connect With Prospective Students

September 7, 2012

Just in case you missed the essay written by Catherine Sloan for Inside Higher Ed, I am providing the link. Ms. Sloan offers a perspective which applies not only to recruiting students to a campus, but serving them after enrollment. Her words offer a clear reminder that we must never stop seeing through the eyes…

Join the Conversation Podcast Episode 3 – Interview with Dr. Carol Cartwright

September 4, 2012

In this episode, we interview Dr. Carol Cartwright. Dr. Cartwright is the former president of Kent State University and Bowling Green State University. She is also a member of the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame. Learn more about Dr. Cartwright HERE. You can subscribe to the podcast by directly searching for “Join the Conversation Podcast”…

“So much to do, and so much fun doing it” – Celebrating Move-In 2012 at FAU

August 30, 2012

Move-in is a lot of work, but it really is a special time. The Florida Atlantic University media relations department allowed us to share this great video they put together so we can see how much fun it was for them.

Raising the Pell Grant’s Profile (from the Chronicle of Higher Education)

August 28, 2012

What an incredible idea to provide the aid recipient with information about the source of their Pell Grant and what is expected of them in return. This lets them know that their fellow Americans are investing in them to go to school to hopefully become an asset to our country. I also says to the…

The ACE Fellows Program – Focusing On Facilities in Student Attainment

August 22, 2012

As Doug Brown noted in a post on this blog earlier this summer, student facilities play a major role in higher education advancement and student success and degree completion. The American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program has had the opportunity to work with Capstone On-Campus and Ball State University (IN) on this key issue.…

The College Advantage: Weathering the Economic Storm

August 21, 2012

If you have a day when you wonder if working in Higher Education or supporting students has value, read this report. You will soon find your work does matter. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce produced a report on the economic recovery and its relationship with college graduates: “Many of the stories…

Podcast

“Join the Conversation” – Interview with Dr. Ronald Ambrosetti

August 13, 2012

In this episode, we interview Dr. Ronald Ambrosetti, president of Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can find his bio HERE. You can subscribe to the podcast by directly searching for “Join the Conversation Podcast” in iTunes, or click HERE.

Connecting with Prospective Students

August 10, 2012

Inside MassArt’s New Residence Hall

August 7, 2012

Interesting elements in the new residence hall at MassArt. Great example of an institution that is “getting it right” in regards to offerings to their students. What remarkable features have you incorporated (or seen at other campuses) in your residence halls?

Podcast

“Join the Conversation” – Interview with Dr. Joseph Bertolino

July 26, 2012

In the first episode of Join the Conversation we interview Dr. Joseph Bertolino, president of Lyndon State College. To subscribe to this podcast and get future episodes click HERE.