A Global Guide to Rescreening
What is Rescreening, Why You Should Do It, and How to Get Started If you’re new to rescreening, sometimes also known as employee screening or post-hire screening, it’s perfectly natural to have some questions. Here we’ll look at some of the most common questions around rescreening, from what it is and why companies do it […]
Smart Lockers: The Future of Student Parcel Delivery
As the Number of Students and Parcels Grows, So Does the Need to Modernize Student Parcel Delivery Our digital lifestyle has reshaped campus life, and no one has felt it more than the campus mail centers. As the number of students and parcels grows, so does the need to modernize student parcel delivery. For colleges […]
Supplier Spotlight: Carahsoft on Cloud Tech Licensing Challenges, Consolidations, Management, and Cost Control
An Interview with Martin Gavin, Senior Program Manager at Carahsoft We sat down with Martin Gavin, Senior Program Manager at Carahsoft, to discuss cloud technology licensing challenges, consolidation, management, and cost control. What are the major cloud licensing challenges that educational institutions are facing today? The biggest challenge that we see is disparate purchasing across […]
Improving Student Admission Rates in Higher Ed
Taking a Data-Driven Approach This blog originally appeared on Collaborative Solutions’ blog. Higher education is currently facing unprecedented challenges. Having to pivot to remote learning in 2020, higher education institutions now must find safe ways of bringing students back to campus, while also reducing costs and increasing organizational efficiency. Perhaps, the biggest challenge is contending […]
Why Your School Should Recycle Your Old Batteries & Light Bulbs
Which Products Can be Recycled & How to Get Started When it comes to recycling old batteries and bulbs, many organizations have questions. It can be confusing determining which particular products can be recycled and how your institution should actually go about recycling them. Here are the whats, wheres and hows of recycling, as well as […]
6 Myths of Reverse Auctions
How Modern-Day Full Service Reverse Auctions are Creating an Environment Where Everyone Wins When you search for products and services, you want the best price. But when selecting a supplier, you need more than just discounted pricing. You insist on top credit ratings for any company you work with. You need to hire more local […]
12 Challenges Schools are Facing Before Reopening
E&I Members Share Their Insight for the Road Ahead When COVID-19 began making headlines in early 2020, no one could have predicted the pandemic’s impact on educational institutions. Schools are facing more complex challenges than ever before, and they must rise to the occasion while adhering to evolving guidelines, tighter budgets, and limited resources. What […]
COVID-19: Key Considerations for University Communications & Marketing Teams
Do You Have an Adequate Plan & Necessary Supporting Resources? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided guidance to U.S. higher education institutions, and various federal government agencies as well as state and local health departments are updating their guidance almost daily. But as a college or university, do you have an […]
Supplier Spotlight: CDW-G
An Interview with Melissa Deets, Manager – Education, Contract Execution at CDW-G Melissa Deets, Manager – Education, Contract Execution at CDW-G, shares the benefits, advantages, and goals of the two technology contracts with E&I. Tell us about the two E&I CDW-G contracts. What do you think is the biggest value each contract brings to our […]
Fingerprinting-Only Gets a “C” When Conducting Background Checks for K-12 Schools
But Fingerprinting + a Thorough Background Check is a Prerequisite for Making the Grade When hiring new teachers, K-12 school administrators and parents often take comfort in the safety net of fingerprinting. They see it as a foolproof way to catch individuals who’ve had brushes with the law – and to avoid those who might […]
