Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Small colleges find new money in unconventional ventures - Jarrett Carter, Education Dive

The Chronicle of Higher Education profiles innovative ways in which smaller colleges can build new revenue streams through mixed facility use and real estate development. In addition to building out academic programs with online degree offerings, colleges are also considering leasing athletic space to professional sports teams for training camp and practice use, along with adding residential space on campus to encourage more student housing spending. Commercial development, while a reach for some campuses based upon the boldness of administration and geography of the school, can also boost institutional income. http://www.educationdive.com/news/small-colleges-find-new-money-in-unconventional-ventures/433598/