Trends At Work: Demands on Higher Ed Managers

This Business Officer article is by Sandra R. Sabo:

Think you’re the only one badgered to build sustainable facilities, bolster employee benefits, upgrade systems, and improve service? All while balancing the institution’s budget? You’re in good company, say leaders of firms specializing in higher education products and services. Institutions of all types and sizes are feeling the heat stoked by competition for top students and outstanding faculty.

At Business Officer’s invitation, representatives of five firms recently offered their national—and sometimes international—perspectives on these key trends playing out on campuses today. They also cited creative solutions they’ve observed in working with college and university clients.