Features November 2016

Bernie Castro began his career in information technology while he was still pursuing his undergraduate degree in business management at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Working as a student technology consultant, Castro trained faculty on various educational technology tools to be applied in the classrooms. It was at this position that Castro found his […]

Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP (Anchin), based in New York City, has been providing high-quality accounting, tax and consulting services to clients since 1923. Over the course of more than 90 years, much has changed. Anchin has always maintained a strong commitment and attention to client service. Its growth over the decades has required the […]

The integration of health information technology into primary care includes a variety of electronic methods that are used to manage information regarding people’s health and health care, for both individuals and groups of patients. The use of health IT can improve the quality of care, even as it makes health care more cost effective. With […]

As the current chief information officer at McKinney Independent School District (ISD), David Spann has spent 33 years in public education. Starting out as a classroom teacher, he eventually transitioned into an assistant principal role where he became involved with and in charge of the technology at the high school where he was working. After […]

In the heart of the nation’s capital, American University (AU) has been in operation for more than 123 years. Today, AU has more than 14,000 students and is continuously recognized for its balance of class time and career-advancing experience in Washington, D.C., with more than 89 percent of students participating in outside internships in a […]

The future of higher education closely follows the appropriate and efficient application of technology. In a world more connected than ever, universities are taxed with offering students systems and networks that support academic success. An ongoing struggle is finding the money to keep pace with changes in technology. At Colorado State University (CSU) – Pueblo […]

Located in north-central North Carolina, High Point University (HPU) is a comprehensive liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as business administration, biology, elementary education, human relations and criminal justice. As the school’s first chief information officer with an extensive background in both higher education and information technology (IT), John Champion […]

Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, has been in operation since 1924. With remote campus locations in North Little Rock, and Memphis, Harding is a private Christian liberal arts and sciences institution and home to approximately 6,000 students. Harding is a big believer in the importance of global education and is widely recognized for its international […]

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is divided into two distinct campuses: Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College, just 20 minutes apart. Combined, the schools serve around 90,000 students on an annual basis, which equates to around 34,000 full time equivalent students, making RSCCD one of the larger community college districts in California. […]

With the cost of tuition rising year after year, more students are looking for a way to jump-start their education without the hefty private university price tag. Holyoke Community College (HCC) in Massachusetts is a top regional choice for students looking to transfer to a four-year institution, gain skills to enter the workforce, advance a […]