Patrick Powers

There is no shortage of available tools aimed at making the life of a social media manager a little bit easier, but are they hurting more than they’re helping? Building a social community takes resources — namely, people and time — and any effort to minimize the role of these resources seems to cause nothing but [...]

When I started researching university iPhone applications more than six months ago, the pickings were pretty slim and the level of quality varied greatly. Times have changed. There are a slew of new university-specific apps launched in time for the fall semester. Here’s a handful at the head of the class: The Ohio State University [...]

While there are thousands of applications available for the iPhone, there are surprisingly few dedicated to promoting the interests of higher education institutions. And among those institutions willing to design, build and publish their own app, the degree of quality varies greatly. Here’s some of the best: Missouri State University Main Navigation: News | Map [...]