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A Note from the EditorDear Readers, The June issue of University Business features our annual look at sustainability, this time focusing on staying "green" in the current economy. Even when budgets get cut, green initiatives don’t have to suffer. Many schools continue to move ahead with their sustainability goals, recognizing their long-term cost and environmental savings. In the multi-story "Keeping It Green" section, you'll read about the movement toward "green cleaning" products, recycling electronic components to save money, car-sharing programs, LEED renovation, and more. When an emergency happens on or around a campus, the relationships that institutions have with local officials come into play. In "Joining Forces," contributor Ron Schachter examines how campus security teams are developing strong relationships and emergency response plans with local law enforcement, emergency medical service personnel, and community leaders. We'll also give you a first look at many of the new audiovisual products being introduced this month at the EduComm and InfoComm conferences in Orlando.
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Products and services that may be of interest to your college or university from advertisers in this issue. The student population is changing and expecting more technology and more services. Alcatel-Lucent is helping higher ed institutions turn their campuses into dynamic learning environments that deliver in bandwidth, wireless access, and campus-wide video, as well as simplify network management and increase protection against viruses and hackers. Learn how to give students a unique learning experience. Reaching students, faculty and staff in a simple, cost effective way can be a challenge. CDW-G can help as its certified technology specialists can design the right digital signage solution for your campus, from pre-configuration to testing before delivery. Post-sales support is also available for help when needed. Follett has a long history of industry innovations that drive sales, from providing money-saving used textbooks to offering the convenience of purchasing textbooks online. Their products and services are designed to make the campus bookstore a more popular resource for faculty, students, and alumni – and a more profitable resource for the institution. Technology is one of the biggest investments a university or college will make. What’s the responsible decision? Choose interactive technology that can grow with an institution. Products from SMART Technology help students experience a deeper level of engagement and lets instructors be experts in their fields rather than experts in technology. They are also simple to install, integrate and maintain, allowing users to easily expand classroom technology as their campus expands, virtually or physically. What does refund management mean to you? HigherOne helps colleges and universities save money and improve service by eliminating paper checks and providing students with electronic choices for faster, more secure ways of receiving their financial aid refunds. How’s this for a deal: Buy three projectors and get one lamp free. This special offer is available with the purchase of three of the same eligible Epson projector models: PowerLite 6110i, PowerLite 1810p, PowerLite 1825, and the PowerLite G5000. The free lamp will be shipped after purchase with submission of a mail-in rebate. Offer expires July 15, 2009. Administrators have a lot of things to worry about right now and being 403(b) compliant shouldn;t be one of them. Where it’s compliance monitoring, plan document services, or transaction consolidation, Lincoln Financial Group will ensure that it’s as safe, easy, and secure as possible. Even in an uncertain economy, there is one economic certainty: Since the Great Depression schools save money with E&I Cooperative Purchasing. Since 1934, members of the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) have been able to leverage cooperation buying power and streamline their bidding process to secure the best prices for everything they need. A concept perfect for the current marketplace, see what E&I can do today. Today's top colleges are making breakthroughs by turning IT into a strategic asset. HP InformED connects you with industry experts, shows you how peers tackle today's challenges, and gives you the latest research and resources. With Datatel, higher education has never looked better. Boost efficiency. Increase productivity. Preserve resources. This changes everything. There are some places where compromising on security is just not an option. ADT Education Solutions aids in helping to make certain the right people are in the building. Their fully integrated security solutions include access control, video surveillance, fire alarm and 24/7 monitoring services. Plus, their technology can adapt to institutional needs today and well into the future. Officials know their responsibilities: enroll the right candidates for their school, see them through commencement and win their lasting affinity as loyal alumni. Jenzabar can help with reaching those goals with ERA: Enrollment, Retention and Advancement. It's a promise to deliver innovative software, strategic expertise, and tailored services. And, at the heart of it all, help administrators enroll, retain, and graduate the students they want to serve. Sprint Mobile Solutions allows administrators, faculty, and students to be on the same page even when they're not in the same classroom. This strategy enables instant access to course material, emergency information and student records from virtually anywhere. Sallie Mae
does more than help families save, plan, and pay for college. They offer a suite of business office solutions tailored to meet administrative needs. With flexible products, professional services, and industry leading knowledge, Sallie Mae Business Office Solutions is the choice for higher ed institutions. Nourishing students is not only Chartwells' business, but it is also the foodservice provider's commitment to the communities in which it serves. It offers a diverse family of dedicated food and nutrition specialists serving the academic community and delivers customized solutions that benefit its partners through innovative programs. Eat. Learn. Live. UB Web Seminars are designed to help you run your institution more effectively and efficiently. Ask questions and interact with experts. Is financial aid processing too slow? SAINT Student from Global Financial Aid Services is a hosted financial aid application, counseling and document collection solution used by students at ground or online campuses. It is designed to simplify the aid process and improve processing cycle times. In a campus kiosk, SAINT enables a 7 to 1 student to counselor ratio, thus improving campus efficiency. No software or maintenance fees, just a charge of $15 per student. New learning styles require new education technology. Pearson eCollege provides more than a learning management system. Rather, it is an integrated, on-demand teaching and learning solutions that include technology, content and services to help reach students where they learn. Discover more about the new rules in education. Now more than ever, every dollar counts. With U.Commerce from TouchNet, administrators will never lose sight—or control—of campus commerce. Save, make and manage money — all without cutting corners. Looking for the latest headlines in higher ed? The UB Daily enewsletter brings you the news you need to know every morning. Sign up for free! By using Wimba as an integral part of her online classes, Dr. Cris Guenter, at California State University, Chico, received the 2008 National Art Educator Award for her contributions to the field of visual arts education. The Wimba Collaboration Suite offers an array of collaborative tools that ensure the personal and dynamic elements of traditional classroom instruction are available, in fact enhanced, in the online learning environment. Think of it as a digital chalkboard, projector, movie screen, microscope and global video conferencing center--all in one. LG is changing the face of education, offering a wide selection of LCD and plasma displays (up to 60-inch class) to fit institutional needs. Best of all, with the remote jack pack all users have to do is just plug and play and explore. Elmo's new P30S document camera features a 16X optical zoom, a built-in LCD monitor, and full-motion video recording at 30 frames per second. Empower students with trusted, supported technology brands and the latest digital-learning tools. Let GovConnection take care of next semester's technology rollout for you. |
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