One of the most pressing challenges facing higher education institutions is maintaining and growing enrollment in the face of a declining pool of American high school graduates, a phenomenon known as the enrollment cliff. Another is increasing distrust in higher education at large.

In response, colleges and universities are taking a much closer look at the student experience. That often means upgrading technology or infrastructure to meet students’ demands or providing tech enticements, such as free student devices or high-tech gaming facilities to get students to campus and keep them there. But one area that’s sometimes overlooked is students’ physical comfort. Universities have used specific furniture to support different types of classroom spaces, but comfortable, supportive furniture in all kinds of spaces can make students more comfortable and healthier.

To learn more, EdTech spoke with Anne Petschel, the vice president of marketing for Ergotron, who explains how the right furnishings enhance the connection between humans and their technology.

LEARN MORE: Ergotron’s full catalog of ergonomic solutions can enhance the student experience.

EDTECH: How does ergonomic furniture support the goal of improving the student experience?

PETSCHEL: Colleges want students to feel comfortable. When we’re comfortable, we’re engaged and focused, and we learn better. When we’re uncomfortable in our chairs, it’s harder to pay attention to what’s happening. But when we have...