edu-Impact Blog

The cost of visiting college and university campuses

abby — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:27:17 -0600

This New York Times article discusses the cost to families of visiting prospective colleges and universities, and how visiting multiple campuses can begin to add up.

Are there ways in which higher education institutions can partner with local businesses, particularly hotels and restaurants, to both minimize the cost of visiting a campus and also benefit local businesses?

[Link to New York Times]

Some higher education institutions refuse funding on ethical grounds

abby — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:07:53 -0600

This New York Times article discusses the decision by administrators at some U.S. colleges and universities to refuse money for student groups and faculty research from the tobacco maker Philip Morris and its parent company, the Altria Group.

Should it be the decision of college and university administrators or faculty members and student groups to refuse money on ethical grounds?

[Link to New York Times]

February 7th: Online brown bag discussion on higher education and the local economy

abby — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:53:43 -0600

On February 7th, the Chronicle of Higher Education is hosting an online Brown Bag to discuss how colleges and universities can develop strategies to work with the local economy. Here is a description of the Brown Bag, "Building An Economic-Development Strategy," from the Chronicle's website:

NYU makes expansion plan commitments to Greenwich Village community

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:52 -0600

New York University is working with its neighbors to come to some kind of agreement about how it expands into the Greenwich Village community. [Link to New York Times]

Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:10:00 -0600

This New York Times article from January 27th touches upon some of the cultural, historical, and architectural contributions of the Ciudad Universitaria to Mexico City. [Link to New York Times]

International students blogging at Concordia University

abby — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:55:42 -0600

In January 2008, Montreal's Concordia University launched a blog for 4 international students to share their experiences both as international students and as Concordia students. Other colleges and universities should consider introducing such a tool at their own institutions. An international student blog could be particularly useful at U.S institutions to help potential international students navigate the complex and often difficult visa process in the U.S. It could also serve as an additional form of recruitment.