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The SACRAO journal is a journal for admission and academic professionals, among others. David Mee, current Associate Provost and Dean of Enrollment at Belmont University, has written an article in the journal's recent edition about six “admissions truths.” Prior to Belmont, David spent several years at Credo as our Director of Enrollment Solutions, where he began to form the foundation of the truths. For the full article, please browse to page 35.

Will Lee joins the Credo Higher Education team as the Associate Vice President of Admission Solutions. Will has been in higher education and consulting for more than 18 years. Prior to joining Credo, Will served as the Director of Admissions at Queens University of Charlotte. During his nine years as Director of Admissions at Queens, Will increased the size of the freshman class by 80%. He has also held strategic enrollment positions at the University of Evansville and the Leysin American School

As Luther College in Decorah, Iowa continues to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, they've released a book that traces the journey of those 150 years in historical text and images. Transformed by the Journey: 150 Years of Luther College in Word and Image, by Wilfred F. Bunge '53, with Mary Hull Mohr and Dale Nimrod, is available for $25 at the Luther College Book Shop. You can visit the exhibit at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Norwegian-American Lutheran Colleges: Institutions of higher education shaped by religious and ethnic identity

'U.S. News' Sizes Up Online-Degree Programs, Without Specifying Which Is No. 1 Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education U.S. News & World Report has published its first-ever guide to online degree programs—but distance-education leaders looking to trumpet their high rankings may find it more difficult to brag about how they placed than do their colleagues at residential institutions. Pulling for Better E-Textbook Prices Source: Inside Higher Ed Universities have started banding together to negotiate favorable contracts with software vendors. With new effort, a group

Last week our team visited Alvernia University to oversee the construction of phase 2 of their Founders Village complex. Below are pictures from the visit. This phase involves the construction of two additional residence halls similar to the ones we designed two years ago. Building 3 has approximately 86 beds in two, four and five person apartments with minimal public space. Building 4 is comprised of 12 person suites and houses 100 students. There will also be a new community building attached

Last year Credo partnered with Point University, formerly Atlanta Christian College, began the project of designing an entire campus into one building. The University had outgrown their existing campus, which is located in Atlanta. Their facilities were serviceable, but showing their age and they were land locked on their current campus. The decision was made a few years ago to relocate the campus. After looking at several options, the West Point site was selected. They purchased an office building that was once the headquarters for a large textile company that had once flourished in the area. The building had been sitting vacant for more than five years, but was in good shape and had been maintained during this period. The building has about 77,000 SF on three floors. The University currently enrolls around 400 students, but can grow immensely in this new location. Below are some pictures from our team's recent construction site visit to  new academic center in West Point, GA. The project is on schedule and moving ahead at full speed for an anticipated May completion. For more information on this project, email Phil Bolender, Project Captain at Credo.

Nan Perkins, Credo affiliate and former Vice President at Elon University recently received an Elon Medallion for her 32 years of service to the University. The award is the highest honor the University bestows on individuals for their service to the institution. Other recipients include Chaplain Emeritus Richard McBride and Trustee Dr. William Herbert. Take a look at the full article below from The Magazine of Elon

New Service Promises a Crystal Ball for College Admissions Source: GOOD: Education With the college admissions season in full swing, every high school senior is wondering what schools they should apply to and where they'll get in. Sure, if you have a 2.5 GPA, you know for sure that you have zero chance of getting into Harvard. What the Lost Decade of Wages Means for Colleges and Their Graduates Source: Chronicle of Higher Education Last week's annual snapshot of American living standards from the US

On Wed., Sept. 21, Alvernia University (PA) rededicated its most historic building on campus, Francis Hall. After several months of transformational renovations, the University's original building was restored from the inside-out. Renovations include the creation of a contemporary entryway and foyer that provides access to the Theater and Recital Hall; a new art gallery, music studios, and recital spaces; and third floor renovations that added a fine and performing arts suite and new offices. The Francis Hall Renovation and Restoration project is a key component of the Values and Vision Capital Campaign currently underway on campus. For more information about the transformation, read the full article. Francis Hall is a four-story structure of Pueblo red brick built in the California Mission style in 1920. It includes many offices, such as the President’s Office, Bursar and Registrar Offices, as well as classrooms, an auditorium, a conference room, and a chapel.