Universities and colleges are adapting to the current lifestyles of students. For example, students are increasingly using smartphones that enable them to access email, organizer and the Web through the phones. Staff and students can tap the potential of this new device to exchange information and stay connected.
The Pierce College, for example, has developed a number of mobile applications and given them free to its students and others. With these, students can access:
- Course lists, past, present and future
- Faculty and staff directories, with contact numbers and details
- Campus data, including campus overview and directions to the college
- Pierce college blog
Students can quickly see:
- Who their faculty members, advisors and financial aid specialists are
- Their classes and schedules
The college found that students are increasingly using their smartphones to access the college website and portal. As such use becomes commonplace, it becomes possible to get many things done more easily and effectively. Conducting research, updating records and collaborating with peers all become easier. More work can be done when you can do things from where you are.
Colleges and universities that choose to deliver information and do other things with these modern devices tend to project an image of leadership and tend to attract better students.
Read about the Pierce College initiative at the Kansascity.com website.
