Blog: Higher Education

Human nature drives many of us, and therefore the organizations we are part of, to react to the situation in front of us, choosing to solve immediate needs, even if it detracts from our long-term vision. But we all know the better option: Approach short-term budget decisions in a way that positions us for future success.

It’s a question echoing across colleges and universities around the world: How do we schedule classes and maintain a safe social distance? In this blog post, we turn that question on its head and ask if social distancing can improve higher ed classroom utilization.

Decisions must be made quickly in crises. Read this blog post for a data-driven, decision-making framework to guide leaders toward rational responses during uncertain times.

When a need arises within the physical assets of a college or university campus, facilities managers must have a central seat at the decision-making table so that the facilities team can act quickly, decisively and with the confidence of others.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of our lives. But, eventually, it will come to an end. It’s important that, as we make decisions during a crisis, we remain aware of the future. One that, by all accounts, will be very different than what we assumed it would be a few months ago.