Thinking of pursuing a P3? Consider these six challenges (infographic)
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Business and engagement for the common good
This is the second article in a two-part series by Gary Stewart, assistant vice president at Cornell University (bio below). The first article looked at town-gown relationships. Today: Representative Cornell University projects and investments. As the land grant university of New York State, Cornell University’s commitment to partnership, investments, and service plays out in a …
Managing P3s (Part 2)
This is the second article in a two-part series by Tonya Neumeier, Vice President of University and Client Relations at COCM (bio below). The first article, which explored the importance of focusing on management during the design and development phase of a P3, can be found here. Part 2 below explores topics specific to once …
A Guide to Higher Ed P3s (download available)
“A Guide to Higher Education Public-Private Partnerships,” presented by Brailsford & Dunlavey, is available for download. This seven-part series on P3s in the higher education space is intended to educate readers on this dynamic market—its history, opportunities, misconceptions, and more. It should be noted that every P3 deal is unique and this document is only …
Managing P3s (Part 1)
This is the first article in a two-part series by Tonya Neumeier, Vice President of University and Client Relations at COCM (bio below). The second article will look at the management of P3s during operations; it will be published the week of July 30th. There have been many industry posts describing public-private partnerships (P3s) …
Campus-community strategizing: Not nice, but a must
This is the first article in a two-part series by Gary Stewart, assistant vice president at Cornell University (bio below). The second article look at examples of Cornell’s projects and investments. Town-gown relationships constitute one of the world’s most inexact sciences. The roots of “town-gown” go back to the Middle Ages, when many university …
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Key Ingredients for a Successful P3 (infographic)
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“The Best Vision Is Insight” (Make Your Market Study Count)
This is the second in a series of articles by Michael R. Baird, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets (bio below). The series addresses current issues impacting the P3 Higher Education Industry. You can read the first article, about tax reform, here. A primary goal of public-private partnerships (P3) is to transfer risk from a …
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How Colleges Manage to Afford Big Projects in Lean Times
Lee Gardner wrote “How Colleges Manage to Afford Big Projects in Lean Times” for The Chronicle of Higher Education‘s special report titled Campus Spaces: Flexibility for the Future. The article details why increasing numbers of public universities are considering P3s—and not just for student housing. Featuring interviews with industry professionals, the article paints a picture of …
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Understanding the Campus and Third-Party Manager Relationship
By Dr. Scott M. Helfrich, D.Ed., Director of Housing & Residential Programs at Millersville University and the owner of Helfrich Advisory Services, LLC. Bio below. | Cover photo courtesy of Millersville University. There are many variations of public-private partnerships (P3) between a university, the property owner (if not the university itself), and a third-party management …
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