Moving Business Forward Requires Not Looking Back on the Past
What’s past is NOT prologue, according to Jean Paul Gladu, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. In his presentation during Sodexo’s inaugural Quality of Life Conference,...
View ArticleBring on the Artisan Pickles: How Generation Z’s Preferences are Changing...
This is the third blog in an ongoing series examining how colleges and universities can understand and address the expectations of Generation Z college students. We’ll explore some of the most...
View ArticlePresident2President: Next-Gen Campus Housing Built for Living-Learning...
A new generation is getting ready to enter the hallowed halls of higher education and in addition to bringing their devices to campus, they will also arrive with a new set of expectations on how they...
View ArticleHelping Students Overcome Personal Obstacles to Academic Success
College can be a stressful time for many students. They often face greater demands, expectations and workloads than in high school. It is also the first time many have been on their own and away from...
View ArticleThree Ways to Lessen the Impact of Mental Illness on College Students
The transition from high school to college, for many, is both a daunting and exciting journey. As parents, we view this opportunity as a means to a beginning – encouraging our children to discover...
View ArticleHow to Enhance the College Experience for International Students
International students bring to American college campuses a sense of inclusiveness and diversity. In return, U.S. students expose their international counterparts to American customs including the...
View ArticleBeyond the Books: Creating a Campus Community
For students, the college experience is a pivotal time of growth. Not only are these individuals learning new concepts and theories through their studies, many are also taking that first initial jump...
View ArticlePromoting Physical Safety Programs and Education on College Campuses
Often a stepping stone from childhood to young adulthood, college acts as a safe environment in which students can explore life beyond high school before entering the workforce. As these students...
View ArticleUniversity Presidents Share Perspectives on Student Success
The 2016-2017 edition of President to President, titled “Integrated Approaches to Student Living and Campus Housing—Enhancing Quality of Life and Performance,” focused on issues, trends and...
View ArticleHelping Campus Partners Demonstrate the Value of Exceptional College Experiences
From the kitchen table to the political stage, the ever-increasing cost to attend college has become a hot topic of discussion. As costs have risen, students have taken on more and more student loan...
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Embracing Chaos: Disruption as a Catalyst for Change
Disruption – disaster or opportunity? The 2008 global recession was a milestone, profoundly affecting every aspect of the economy, with repercussions extending to the present. The military term “VUCA”...
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Innovation, Specialization and Preparation: The Axioms of Success
Quality of Life is foundational to human well-being, affecting every aspect of life at every stage of life. Starting college is a milestone for students, beset with excitement, anticipation—and...
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Model Leadership: What Gen Z Looks for in a Leader
“I’m not afraid of an army of lions led by sheep. I’m afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.” It’s a quote about leadership that is famously attributed to Alexander the Great. The quote vividly...
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How To Teach the 21st Century Student
A casual observer might think educational success is an outcome of good teaching and a well-constructed curriculum. Many (including myself) in the education community know that those elements are a...
View ArticleEnergy Management as a Strategic Imperative
The earliest expression of the concept “think global, act local” has been attributed to Scots town planner and social activist Patrick Geddes, who first advocated environmental responsibility in the...
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From Admission to Graduation: Ensuring First-Generation Students Succeed on...
For many, a university or college education is simply a pathway to an exciting career. But in the case of first-generation students, it represents so much more: hope, progress and most of all,...
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Prepare for the Unimaginable Before it Happens
Emergency drills featuring dire scenarios are standard operating procedure for schools, universities and colleges, corporations, and communities. After working through the solutions, we pat ourselves...
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