2004 Summer Seminar

"Colleges should have the ability and willingness to make tough decisions to balance the budget and maintain long-term financial health."

— Naomi Richman, Moody's Investors service

"We're getting collectively toward the end of the line on tuition discounting."

— David Breneman, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia

"Money matters more than it should because many private colleges haven’t differentiated, distinguished, or created real value."

— Jon McGee, College of Saint Benedict, Saint John's University

"Graduates are consolidating significant debt over as much as thirty years, which raises serious questions about how those people will pay for their children’s education in the future."

— Jamie Wolfe, NorthStar Education Finance

"Millennials are proficient at multitasking with technology. They feel empowered by gathering information online, and they’re attracted to efficiency."

— Brian Niles, Target X

" 'Simple, simple, simple' is going to get you 90% there."

— Michael Bruck, Interaction Software

“We’re moving toward ubiquitous computing, especially for social communication.”

— Amanda Lenhart, Pew Internet & American Life Project

“Information technology must align with the campus mission and culture.”

— Dennis Trinkle, DePauw University

“Computers can now relate to you on a level you’ll accept as conversation.”

— Michael Martys Gettysburg College