Household Goods Relocation

Household goods in boxes being packed for moving and relocation

The Pitfalls of Lump Sum Most people appreciate flexibility and convenience when it comes to managing their own affairs, whether that means using a smart phone or ATM for banking, researching new cars online, or bagging their own groceries. We are a nation of “do-it-yourselfers” and we like options. But that DIY mindset isn’t always […]

How to Use Color to Boost Productivity & Comfort

Strategies for Leveraging Color in Today’s Blended Spaces As work and home lives continue to intermingle, commercial spaces are blending along with them. When designing for spaces where we work, learn, and more, using color effectively is key to creating interiors that help people be as productive and comfortable as possible. Here are some tips […]

5 Essential Elements for a Flawless Graduation Ceremony

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A Break Down of the Top Things to Consider For students across the country, it’s one of the most important days of their young lives: graduation. They’ve worked hard to get there; now, the institution has to work hard to make sure the ceremony goes off without a hitch. To do that, you’ve got to consider […]

How to Keep Your Students Safe from Spearphishing

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Learning From Recent Attacks at US Campuses Spearphishing campaigns are on the rise across higher education campuses. Attackers target college and university students in an attempt to steal financial aid funding and redirect these deposits to outside bank accounts. Recent FBI alerts note that such attacks increase in frequency during student aid disbursement periods. What […]

What Does Generation Z Mean to Me?

Smiling group of generation Z students in a library

Shaping Campus for the Next Generation The Millennial generation has certainly made their mark on the learning environment. The demand for creating a collaborative environment is the cornerstone of the Millennial Movement. In regards to the education facility, the Millennial population has, for the most part, graduated out of the system. The next population trend […]

Supplier Spotlight: Columbia Advisory Group

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An Interview with Steve Erwin, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer We sat down with Steve Erwin, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Columbia Advisory Group (CAG) to talk about IT trends and challenges, and how higher education and K-12 institutions should be tackling their cybersecurity strategy. What are some of the […]

Re-Imagining Residence Halls

Modern residence hall bedroom

New Campus Spaces Provide Students with the Comforts of Home As professionals in the education market know, the academic landscape is changing rapidly – and furniture solutions need to follow suit. Students often need to pull away from the hectic pace of campus life and seek out places for quiet focus work. The trend has […]

Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 3

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Using Schemas for Bringing in New Diverse Suppliers Example 2: Let’s Do Business Together Consider the most frequent request made to a purchasing department, not only from diverse suppliers, but from anyone looking to do business with an organization: how can I get on a bid list, or is there a supplier diversity database or […]

Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 2

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Using Schemas When a Problem Occurs Example 1: A Problem Occurs Let’s look at a common challenge we face as supplier diversity professionals. A problem has occurred with one of our diverse suppliers that has impacted their ability to continue with a contract, or prevents them from obtaining future work. At first, things seem to […]

Why We Need to Develop Schemas in Supplier Diversity: Part 1

Group of diverse professionals looking at board with sticky notes solving a problem

What is a Schema & What Does it Have to do with Managing a Supplier Diversity Program? As with most strategies, you will often find a set of objectives that have been put in place to carry out several processes such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. We know these to be the four principles […]