Calendar

Annual review of higher education settlements no longer with us.  A memorial collection.

Mount Ida College (Massachusetts) – Closed in 2018.

Marygrove College (Michigan) – Announced its closure in 2017.

Green Mountain College (Vermont) – Closed in 2019.

Newbury College (Massachusetts) – Closed in 2019.

College of New Rochelle (New York) – Closed 2019

Hampshire College (Massachusetts) – Faced financial challenges but was working on staying open as of my last update in January 2022.

Grace University (Nebraska) – Closed in 2018.

Concordia University, Portland (Oregon) – Closed in 2020.

How far can we go with the comparison of “school spirit” with currency printing? 

A college or university’s “image” or “brand” is not a form of currency printing in the traditional sense. Instead, it can be seen as a valuable intangible asset. An institution’s brand represents its reputation, identity, and the perception it holds in the minds of the public, prospective students, alumni, and other stakeholders.

A strong and positive brand can be highly valuable to a college or university in various ways:

Attracting Students: A reputable brand can attract a higher number of qualified applicants, as students often seek out institutions with strong academic reputations and positive campus experiences.

Alumni Engagement: A strong brand can foster a sense of pride and loyalty among alumni, leading to increased donations and support for the institution.

Funding and Partnerships: A well-regarded university brand can attract funding from donors, grants, and collaborative partnerships with other organizations.

Faculty and Staff Recruitment: A positive institutional brand can make it easier to attract and retain talented faculty and staff members.

Research Opportunities: A strong brand can lead to greater research opportunities and collaborations with other institutions.

While it’s not a form of currency printing, a university’s brand can have a significant impact on its financial health and long-term sustainability. Therefore, colleges and universities often invest in brand management and marketing to maintain and enhance their reputation in the highly competitive world of higher education.

“Etude pour les constructeurs” Fernand Leger

We follow the construction spend rate of the US education industry; using the US Census Bureau Construction Spending figures released the first day of every month.  We encourage our colleagues in the education facilities industry to respond to Census Bureau-retained data gathering contractors in order to contribute to the accuracy of the report.

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