Seven small private colleges in three states have found a way to reduce their administrative technology costs and expand their technological capability at the same time. They have done it by choosing the common-sense, yet unconventional, college and university strategy of genuine collaboration. The result, the Independent College Enterprise (ICE),…

As the United States moves toward becoming a "minority-majority" country, what more can--and should--college presidents and governing boards do to provide low-income students and students of color with a pipeline to high-quality education? Ongoing discourse about shifting demographics locally and nationally must be built into…

Describes how combining the campus visits from regional and specialized accreditation agencies saved the State University of New York Binghamton time, money, and effort. (EV)

Discusses how to encourage a more conciliatory approach to governance between college trustees and faculty members. Examines four similarities between trustees and professors that fuel mutual frustration: deadwood on boards and faculties, organizational conservatism, unsolicited advice, and inconsistency. Recommends regular, two-way communication…