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Point University, founded in 1937 as Atlanta Christian College, is expanding its location to West Point, the former corporate headquarters of West-Point Home. In its place will be the University's main administrative building and additional classroom space. This exciting transformation will mark the beginning of Point University's enrollment in West Point and its academic and cultural presence in the Greater Valley Area. The work is scheduled to finish by May 1, 2012, in time for students to begin class in the fall of 2012. Read the full article below.<!-more-->

Bethel University (MN) recently welcomed more than 800 new students “Bethel style” during Welcome Week 2011. Representing more than 3o states, the new student class is comprised of more than 50 valedictorians and salutatorians. They bring varied world experiences to the Bethel community from several missions trips to places such as Lithuania, Ecuador, Singapore, and Rwanda. Look at pictures from Bethel Welcome Week 2011.

10 challenges for college presidents in 2011-12 Source: Washington Post - College Inc. Blog L. Randolph Lowry, president of Lipscomb University, writes: The role of a college president is centuries old. So it would be natural to assume that as this academic year begins, we presidents can slip into a very familiar leadership role that has precedent along with the pomp and circumstance. Tomorrow's College Source: American RadioWorks In the increasingly competitive 21st-century economy, higher education matters more than ever. But what's the right kind

Head Coach David Bailiff and the Rice Owl football team recently hosted a clinic for international students at Rice University. Many of the students had never seen American football, so it helped them understand the game, as well as the perks of tailgating and increased campus camaraderie. The event is used to promote the upcoming football season and get the students ready for kickoff. What does your institution to help kickoff football season, or each semester?

Colleges Should Compete Less and Collaborate More in Admissions, Report Says Source: Chronicle of Higher Education A report by the University of Southern California's Center for Enrollment Research, Policy, and Practice, and the Education Conservancy, urges presidents and trustees to "move beyond the anarchy of untempered competition." In short, the report says, selective colleges are doing more to serve themselves than to serve the public. Changes Set for Federal Financial Aid Programs Source: Daily Herald (Utah) A review of the changes to student financial aid in

College Presidents, Public Differ on Online Learning Source: Pew Research Center According to a new survey, online learning has gained broad acceptance among top college leaders, but the general public is far less convinced of online education's quality. Tiny college delivers a powerful message Source: Enid News and Eagle (OK) Tiny Goshen College in Indiana recently sparked a controversy that seems worthy of pondering, particularly on a Sunday. Colleges turn to microsites to attract prospective students Source: USA Today/Inside Higher Ed Microsites are not new to higher ed

Candice Johnston, Ed.D. recently joined the Credo team as Planning Consultant / Project Coordinator. She has more than 17 years of higher education experience in student affairs, retention, and planning and has facilitated more than 200 workshops, programs, and retreats. She has led the development of student learning outcomes, assessment, and goal planning for areas in student development; developed orientation programs; created plans and campaigns for improved campus communication and processes, and has taught both undergraduate and graduate level courses. Previously, Johnston

Victim of Economy: Campus Recruiting Source: Wall Street Journal While other employment tools, like online forums and listings, are taking up part of the slack, the decline in on-campus recruiting efforts has cast a pall over many colleges. Career-services personnel at the schools are faced with a daunting situation as students scramble for jobs without the usual influx of corporate representatives. Do Your Living-Learning Communities Offer a Comprehensive Immersion Experience? Source: Academic Impressions In an interview with Academic Impressions, two chief researchers from the National

Brian McDonald joins the Credo team as Director of Market & Survey Research. He brings more than 10 years experience in higher education and data analysis to his role.

What Engagement-Focused Fundraising Looks Like Source: Academic Impressions Only 52 percent of alumni believe their alma mater keeps them closely connected and values its alumni relationships. We asked Jim Langley, president of Langley Innovations, to comment on how institutions can rethink engagement. Social Networking Nudge Source: Inside Higher Ed A recent survey by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth found that 98 percent of higher ed institutions are on Facebook, and 84 percent are on Twitter. Foursquare, the most popular of a new class of