The September 2025 Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was:  What’s Happening on Campus?  Insights on Upcoming Projects for Higher Education

• Panelists included Robert Bell, Miami University; Liz Birkenhauer, Northern Kentucky University;  David Schmidt, University of Dayton; Tim Trucco, Xavier University
• Topics discussed included:
  • Funding and Budgeting
  • Project Delivery Methods and Selection
  • Challenges Facing Universities
  • Infrastructure Integration
  • Enrollment Strategies
• Breakout groups discussed “Solving the Mobility Challenge”; Managing Design; Tariffs and Federal Policy Changes; CMR Best Practices; and “Best Value” Selection of Project Partners.
• The presentation and audience polling results may be seen here: Cogence SWO Chapter Roundtable 9-11-25 Session Summary
• Contact Kevin Thompson at kthompson@cogence.org with questions