Joseph Kolava

Skanska USA Civil, Inc. provides construction services for public and private organizations. It provides services in the civil, mechanical, industrial, marine, foundation and environmental market sectors. The firm’s services include highways, dams, bridges and flood control structures and mining, energy, environmental, transportation and heavy civil project. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Queens, NY.

Star America Infrastructure Partners LLC (Star America Infrastructure Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by William A. Marino and Christophe Petit. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Homeless Solutions, Inc. provides shelter for the homeless people. It services including case management, transportation to work and necessary appointments, money management, employment assistance, housing search assistance and daily living skills training. The firm referral services for counseling, substance abuse intervention and prevention are also provided. The company was founded in May 1983 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Moretrench American Corp. offers construction and geotechnical services. It offers deep foundations, dewatering, earth retention, environmental remediation, ground freezing, grouting, underpinning, and industrial construction. The company was founded by Thomas F. Moore in 1885 and is headquartered in Rockaway, NJ.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Gilbane Building Co. provides construction management services. It specializes in building site selection, programming and construction through transition, planning and management. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

The Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges is an organization that aims to empower higher education boards to govern with confidence. The AGB is based in Washington. The American company provides resources that give important background for higher education boards. The AGB Principles of Trusteeship outline attitudes and actions board members should embody to become highly effective board members. The organization emphasizes the importance of protecting academic freedom and freedom of speech, which are core values in higher education. The business model of higher education is also discussed, as colleges and universities traditionally charged less than the full cost of educating students because they made up the difference through government support and other revenue streams. Henry Stoever has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2019.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.