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Campus Engagement, Contact Tracing, Higher Ed, Student Affairs

Beyond the Dashboard: How to Communicate COVID-19 Updates on Your Campus

Oct 10, 2020

While campus contact tracing and COVID-19 dashboards have become the norm at many colleges and universities worldwide during the second half of 2020, there are still some innovative ways to communicating with students in an interactive and informational format. Many institutions have established blogs, updated case counts, and other timely COVID-19 updates on web-based dashboards, there are a few ways beyond the dashboard to reach students, maintain order, and calm nerves. Make 2-Way Communication Possible It's not a great leap to suggest that most people - students included - are completely overwhelmed by the amount of information related to the…

Campus Engagement, General, Higher Ed, Student Affairs

10 Tips for Driving Student Engagement Remotely at Your University

Sep 02, 2020

As students make their way back to the classroom this fall - some virtually, some in person - the need for some kind of safe but effective strategy for student engagement has never been needed more. While the global changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic have affected all communities in some ways, college students in particular have seen major disruptions to one of the most formative experiences in their lives to date. Colleges and universities have done an incredible job thinking outside of the box to deliver unique experiences to students, but still, forming real connections in a virtual…

Campus Engagement, Higher Ed, Just for Fun, Student Affairs

Top 10 Free Apps for College Students

May 17, 2019

StudyBlue College students can save time, money, and paper (go green!) by creating decks of digital flashcards with StudyBlue. The app provides a familiar card flip movement while going through the deck, with added features that can help students track progress, discover which information they are struggling to retain, and the ability to share decks of cards with classmates. Evernote Evernote is the best way for college students to keep their notes organized and up to date. Users can create individual digital notebooks for every course, mark tabs, add photos, set reminders and more. To add the cherry on top,…

Campus Engagement, Higher Ed, Student Affairs

5 Tips for Using Technology to Improve Campus Life

May 03, 2019

College students are digital natives that live and breathe technology. According to IBM, over 65% of Generation Z claims to frequently use more than one device at a time. With hectic schedules, demanding classes, part-time jobs, and ever-evolving technology, today’s students are constantly looking for ways to connect with others and manage their lives. Here are five tips for using technology to connect students to your campus life. Introduce them to your campus - before they arrive Every university across the world has a unique campus life and culture, and every potential student is looking for something different from their…

Campus Engagement, Student Affairs

Careers in Student Engagement: Expectations vs. Reality

Apr 30, 2019

It’s easy to see why people are drawn to careers in student affairs: working on a college campus, interacting daily with students on ways to improve campus life, and assurances that no two days will ever really be the same. That said, there are some challenges that come with the territory, and sometimes the realities of careers in student engagement can differ from the expectations. Career Positions in Student Affairs So what do student affairs professionals do? These positions typically cover a broad spectrum of roles, from student life and student activities to campus recreation and residence life. Many colleges…