Posts by: Alton Irwin

The Fiscal Times -10 Public Colleges with Insanely Luxurious Dorms

Steve Yoder underscores the importance of quality residential facilities in the recruitment of students in this article. Be sure to view the impressive student housing showcased in the slideshow. Capstone On-Campus is honored to manage The Heights at Montclair State – #7 in the photo gallery. The Fiscal Times -10 Public Colleges with Insanely Luxurious…

Join the Conversation Podcast Episode 3 – Interview with Dr. Carol Cartwright

In this episode, we interview Dr. Carol Cartwright.  Dr. Cartwright is the former president of Kent State University and Bowling Green State University.  She is also a member of the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame.  Learn more about Dr. Cartwright HERE. You can subscribe to the podcast by directly searching for “Join the Conversation Podcast”…

The ACE Fellows Program – Focusing On Facilities in Student Attainment

As Doug Brown noted in a post on this blog earlier this summer, student facilities play a major role in higher education advancement and student success and degree completion.  The American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program has had the opportunity to work with Capstone On-Campus and Ball State University (IN) on this key issue.…

The College Advantage: Weathering the Economic Storm

If you have a day when you wonder if working in Higher Education or supporting students has value, read this report.  You will soon find your work does matter. The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce produced a report on the economic recovery and its relationship with college graduates: “Many of the stories…

Connecting with Prospective Students

Just in case you missed the essay written by Catherine Sloan for Inside Higher Ed, I am providing the link.  Ms. Sloan offers a perspective which applies not only to recruiting students to a campus, but serving them after enrollment.  Her words offer a clear reminder that we must never stop seeing through the eyes…

Inside MassArt’s New Residence Hall

Interesting elements in the new residence hall at MassArt. Great example of an institution that is “getting it right” in regards to offerings to their students. What remarkable features have you incorporated (or seen at other campuses) in your residence halls?

Student Housing through an International and Technological Lens

In student housing, many things clamor for our attention day in and day out. Sometimes it is something small, while other times it’s more challenging like working with a student/parent on a concern or tackling increasing retention on campus. Though it often feels like trying to juggle about a dozen balls at once, there are…