Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Profile

In the News

1. "Pa.'s State System Universities See Continued Enrollment Decline"
   Bloomsburg University, as part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), has been affected by ongoing enrollment challenges, reflecting demographic shifts across the state. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

2. "BU Merges into Newly Integrative Commonwealth University"
   Bloomsburg University officially merged with Mansfield University and Lock Haven University to form Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in an effort to mitigate budget shortfalls and maintain affordability. (Source: The Morning Call)

3. "PASSHE Receives State Budget Increase for 2023-24 Academic Year"
   The Pennsylvania State System universities, including Bloomsburg, received increased funding in the state budget, aiming to stabilize tuition and sustain academic programs. (Source: PA Homepage)

4. "Bloomsburg University Launches New Online Programs to Boost Accessibility"
   The university is expanding online learning initiatives to cater to nontraditional students, with investments in platforms like Brightspace for enhanced digital learning. (Source: Campus Technology)

Technology and Software

• Learning Management System (LMS): D2L Brightspace
• Student Information System (SIS): Ellucian Banner
• ERP System: Ellucian
• Library System: Ex Libris Alma/Primo
• CRM System for Admissions and Enrollment: Slate by Technolutions
• Online Programs and Accessibility Platform: Blackboard Ally
• Data Analytics Platform: Pyramid Analytics (utilized through PASSHE integration)
• Career Services Platform: Handshake
• Communication and Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams and Zoom
• Alumni Engagement Platform: Raiser’s Edge NXT

Sources: EdTech Connect, Bloomsburg University Website, and institutional press releases.

Budget

Sources: PASSHE Budget Reports, State System Legislative Documents.

Endowment

$50 Million

Source: NACUBO 2022 Endowment Study

Org Chart

• Bashar Hanna - President of Commonwealth University (Including Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield Campuses)
• Diana Rogers-Adkinson - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Eric Ness Klein - Vice President for Administration and Finance
• Jared Shuman - Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• Shelly Milas-Conrad - Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
• Tom Fletcher - Vice President for Enrollment Management and Academic Excellence

Sources: Bloomsburg University Website, Commonwealth University Press Releases.

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