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Vendor question: What is the most important thing for higher ed institutions to consider when implementing AI into their student services? “An institution should have clear objectives and goals. No […]
From admissions, financial aid and residence life to registration, student activities and food service, here’s how student service areas can use chatbots to keep students informed. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: Rise of the machines […]
How students are engaging with chatbots at: Winston-Salem State University (N.C.) “One of the odd things about an AI chatbot is that students will be very honest with it,” says […]
The challenge: Reduce summer melt for incoming freshmen at Georgia State University. The method: Use an artificially intelligent chatbot to help students complete pre-enrollment tasks, such as submitting transcripts and […]
You can fill the dining hall with tasty hot entrees, DIY cooking stations and vegetarian meals; stock grab-and-go snacks; and partner with popular national chain restaurants—and students will still skip […]
Here are guidelines from Boston University. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: 5 keys to navigating change in higher ed programs Source: Guidelines for Academic Program Review at Boston University, UBmag.me/bu Mark Rowh, a […]
Besides exploring new ways to speed up the process and validity of providing transcripts, the registrar’s office has another movement afoot—including documented behavioral issues on those official academic documents. Where […]
Higher ed institution administrators interested in blockchain transcripts should consider these five common steps. LINK TO MAIN ARTICLE: College transcripts transformed Nancy Mann Jackson is an Alabama-based writer who frequently contributes to UB.
Changes in academic programs are often precipitated by budget crises. But when faced with a 16 percent reduction in state appropriations in 2015, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire took a different […]
What do you see as the biggest challenges colleges face when managing network bandwidth in residence halls, and are administrators generally doing all they can to manage bandwidth issues?
How much interest are you seeing from higher ed about incorporating blockchain for transcripts and credentials, and what can administrators do to prepare for the technology? “We’re certainly seeing a […]
“In your experience, are colleges generally maximizing use of available technology to manage their real estate assets? What barriers might be preventing administrators from adopting them?” “While we’ve seen some of […]
Purchase costs and long-term maintenance make adding real estate assets an expensive proposition for colleges and universities. Moreover, when institutions invest in off-campus properties, officials must also consider their relationships […]
The spreadsheets and other basic tools many universities use to inform real estate decisions often work well for the modest investment required. Yet solutions specifically designed to aid in real […]
Top 6 biggest bandwidth hogs this year, according to campus IT officers.
Leveling up in the age of content streaming, multiple devices and high college student expectations about Wi-Fi.
Every week at the University of Washington in Seattle, the registrar’s office staff comes across at least three fraudulent diplomas. Every month, they uncover about two fraudulent transcripts. “And these […]
Increasing public pressure and a growing union presence have driven higher ed institutions to improve the experience for part-time faculty and staff. Adjuncts, for example, are now more likely to […]
Architects strive to maintain the historical integrity of structures when repurposing buildings—while ensuring they provide comfort and the modern conveniences students need. Called “adaptive reuse,” renovating older facilities for different […]
Why most colleges are only experimenting: Determining the technology’s value “I think the best thing to do in higher ed is to pilot, experiment and be aware of the technology, […]
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