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Webinar Series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States

June 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Webinar Series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States

In July of 2023, ESI will examine the role that equity and inclusion plays in different areas of life across the country and in different industries. We will explore food systems, construction and development, and tourism in conversations with industry leaders. These discussions will be moderated by Frank Robinson, Vice President at Econsult Solutions and […]

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Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: The Bottom-line Case for Energy Efficiency

May 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: The Bottom-line Case for Energy Efficiency

In our last of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dan Garofalo discusses the bottom-line case for energy efficiency. Institutions sit at an important intersection as large utility users, thought leaders on environmental sustainability, and flashpoints for protests around energy consumption. We’ll explore energy strategies that account for all […]

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Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Sustainability

May 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Sustainability

In our seventh of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Robert Fleming and Dr. Raymond Barclay discuss sustainability. Sustainability is increasingly a framework by which institutions are rethinking their operations, educational offerings, and core missions. We’ll consider the case for this paradigm shift in philosophical and practical terms. Watch […]

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Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Organizational Leadership in Uncertain Times

May 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Organizational Leadership in Uncertain Times

In our sixth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Curtis Gregory discusses organizational leadership in uncertain times. Leading a university is hard enough in calm waters. These tumultuous times tax leaders tremendously. We’ll explore research-based methods for leaders to cultivate the emotional intelligence and communications skills to […]

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Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Chinese Students in American Institutions

May 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: Chinese Students in American Institutions

In our fifth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Benjamin Olshin discusses Chinese students in American institutions- past, present, and future. Chinese students have been a prominent part of some college campuses. Geopolitical uncertainties are complicating these relationships. We’ll look into why that is and what institutions […]

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Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: HBCUs in Economic Development

April 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector: HBCUs in Economic Development

In our fourth of 8 videos in the series: Critical Issues Facing the Higher Education Sector, Dr. Jamie Green and Dr. Joseph Whittaker discuss HBCUs in economic development. Like all institutions, HBCUs are innovating in response to crisis and opportunity. Come find out how HBCUs are approaching the value proposition of college, building pathways to […]

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