Empowering Higher Education Institutions: Unveiling the Benefits of AdvisorAssist Desktop
Traditional support methods are gradually being supplemented and, in some cases, replaced by more modern and efficient approaches. Millennials and Gen-Zs being the digital natives, are accustomed to seamless and personalized experiences in every aspect of their lives. As a result, several domains, including the higher education sector, are now shifting towards offering support that…
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All-in-One Convenience: Why juggle multiple applications when you can have everything you need in one place
In today’s fast-paced higher education landscape, institutions face numerous challenges in providing seamless support to their students and staff. From meeting the increasing expectations of students for instant and around-the-clock access to support services to adapting to the diverse communication preferences of the modern digital age, universities must navigate budget constraints while scaling their support…
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How futuristic technologies are going to transform student support services in higher education
The rapid advancements in technology have significantly transformed the landscape of higher education. From online learning platforms to artificial intelligence-based systems, the education sector is embracing the potential of futuristic technologies to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. However, the impact of these technologies is not limited to academic aspects only; they are also…
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Ravin Gupta
AI Chatbots for HigherEd: Solving Challenges While Scaling the Gaps
Touted as the next big thing, Artificial Intelligence has already carved a niche for itself in the form of AI chatbots for highered. In today’s world of instant gratification; bots deliver on the rising expectations of students, augment the institutional staff’s capabilities and help the institutions achieve their various goals (enrollment, engagement, retention, etc.). Following are…
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The Ever Changing Higher Education Landscape
For a millennium, the sole purpose of getting an education as broadening one’s intellectual horizons, a luxury reserved only for the rich and elite. But if you look around today, that era is long gone, for good. The best and oldest universities in the world, whether the Ivy League schools or Oxbridge, once a hub…
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Global Market for Artificial Intelligence for Higher Education to Grow by 2020
Higher education has undergone a palpable change in the past decades with the appearance of social media, smartphones, and various other technologies on the learning landscape. Artificial Intelligence is one of the key technologies in bringing about this educational overhaul. With its arrival on the scene, we are constantly moving towards smart, personalized automation which…
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Adaptive Learning – Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All!
Adaptive Learning – Because One Size Doesn’t Fit All! No one can possibly deny the fact that we are moving towards a data-driven world. With the growth of technology, our abilities to mine and scrutinize data to generate actionable insights have also grown exponentially. With the insights obtained from data, we are able to understand…
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Three Key E-learning Trends to Look Out for in 2018
This is an era of technological advancements. Well, we have been here for quite some time now with Siri managing our lives, various applications keeping tabs on our activities, Intelligent Machines helping us with everything ranging from simple to complex. In recent years, technology has drastically changed the way we learn and is predicted to…
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Anthony Banford is an esteemed executive with 19 years of experience in technology, consulting, and education. He begins his latest chapter as Chief Revenue Officer at BlackBeltHelp, aiming to innovate in the higher education support industry. His move follows a successful stint as Head of Revenue at StudentBridge since March 2023, where he significantly contributed to the company’s merger with Full Measure Education, enhancing its service offerings.
Todd Hollrah joins BlackBeltHelp bringing 25+ years of experience managing service delivery operations for several Fortune 500 clients around the globe. After a distinguished career as an executive in the BPO industry, Todd will provide critical insight into building an exceptional customer experience combining both live voice and automated solutions.
Inspired by a family computer that always needed fixing, Chris Uthe has submerged himself in business and technology for the last 20 years. His first company, a PC repair and networking business, was started at just 16 and successfully fueled a deep interest in solving problems as he helped business customers throughout his hometown adopt technology into their business. He would go on to successfully run a media & managed IT company before joining the Ed Tech industry with a successful 13-year tenure within an ERP/SIS company leading the Student Portal & Learning Management division. His last startup, EdSolio, helped to fuel the winds of competency-based education by providing a comprehensive view of a student’s work and achievements. Chris is now focused on creating successful learners by ensuring the highest quality help and support through the use of AI backed toolsets spending the last 3 years in the student engagement and support markets.
Quaiser Absar is the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Institutional Computing at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia.
Bringing in over 2 decades of experience with him, Manish has ensured seamless operations in terms of client delivery, reporting & analytics, quality, training, and transitions with a special focus on technical integrations to help reduce costs and improve the bottom-line.
Anthony has served higher education in diverse, leadership roles for over 30 years and has helped organizations thrive through his expertise in developing, analyzing, and executing growth strategies. Prior to joining BlackBeltHelp, he served in College Administration as well as in leadership roles within Blackboard Student Services and Ellucian, Inc.
Accomplished IT Specialist and Manager with extensive experience in a higher education setting and demonstrated abilities to effectively manage both student and professional staff. Self-motivated problem solver, who is skilled in managing many issues and prioritizing their importance to find resolutions in a timely and effective manner. Possesses strong abilities to adapt to new technologies by extrapolating from existing experience. Possess first-rate communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse groups effectively.
Lila Buytendorp has been serving as the Director of User Services at Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC) since 2000. In this role she is responsible for staff & lab desktop computing and end user support. She guides and supports technology based on the curriculum needs and ensures technology is implemented to support the emerging needs of the college. She builds and supports integrated systems to improve efficiencies and uses technologies to support data-driven decision making. Lila is a member of the Capital Projects Planning and Design Committee to ensure new or remodeled facilities have appropriate technology.