Volume 10, Issue 3 | April 2025

Brailsford & Dunlavey's T.J. Logan previews the ACUHO-I/B&D partnership at the ACUHO-I State of the Profession Conference this past January. Photo credit: B&D.

New partnership to bring strategic analysis, applied insights

ACUHO-I has announced a new three-year partnership with B&D to deepen the value of the Campus Housing Index, a key benchmarking tool for campus housing professionals. Through the collaboration, B&D will provide strategic analysis of de-identified CHI data to uncover national trends and produce member-focused insights via white papers, webinars, and conference content. The partnership kicked off in January with a joint presentation at ACUHO-I’s State of the Profession conference, and aligns with the association’s strategic focus on influential leadership and partnerships.

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Higher education at a crossroads

The urgent need for transformation and the tools to make it happen

The traditional higher education model is reaching a breaking point. Between declining enrollment, rising operational costs, and mounting facility reinvestment backlogs, many colleges and universities are teetering on the edge of unsustainability. In a new piece by B&D’s higher ed experts T.J. Logan and James Vigil, the authors explore why the institutions that act now—using data-driven strategies and tools like AI—will be the ones that thrive. How can higher ed respond before it’s too late?

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Photo credit: CSU Long Beach

A bold new vision for student life is taking shape at CSU Long Beach, where plans are underway to transform the campus’s student union into a modern hub for connection, wellness, and community. With support from Brailsford & Dunlavey on program planning and financial strategy, the project marks a significant step forward in enhancing the student experience.

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L-R: Jeff Turner, Al Grazioli

Two of Brailsford & Dunlavey’s experts will be sharing their insights at the upcoming Student & Workforce Housing Conference & Expo in Los Angeles, CA.

Jeff Turner, Co-President of B&D's Higher Education Practice Group, will join a panel titled "Bridging the Gap: Affordable Housing Solutions for Students and Faculty" on Tuesday, April 23 at 1:15 p.m. PT. The session will explore innovative approaches institutions are using to address the pressing need for affordable housing for both students and faculty.

Al Grazioli, Vice President in B&D’s Southern California PK-14 practice, will speak on the panel "Unlocking Workforce Housing in K-12 Districts: First Steps, Challenges, Potential Solutions, and Lessons Learned" on Wednesday, April 24 at 2:45 p.m. PT. The session will examine how school districts are repurposing assets to meet housing needs and retain critical staff.

Plus, Jeff and Al will be available throughout the event at the B&D booth. Stop by to learn how we’re helping institutions turn housing challenges into strategic opportunities.

Photo credit: CENTERS

Colleges are rethinking everything to meet evolving student needs and rising operational pressures—campus centers are no exception. In "Redefining the Student Experience," campus life experts Kim Martin, Laura Kane, and Andrea Becker share a roadmap for aligning student life spaces, services, and strategies with institutional goals, exploring how integrated planning, smart resource allocation, and outcome-driven operations can create resilient, student-centered campuses. For schools navigating enrollment shifts, outdated facilities or the pressure to do more with less, this piece offers a clear, strategic path forward.

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Established in 1998 by Brailsford & Dunlavey, CENTERS was the first company in the U.S. to provide campus center management services for campus life facilities including sports venues, recreation and wellness facilities, student centers, performing arts venues, conference facilities, and more. Visit or View for more info. 

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