7 Distinct Ways Contact Centers Can Ensure Student Success
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, student success remains at the core of every academic institution’s mission. From K-12 to Higher Education, fostering student success and providing comprehensive support is crucial for student growth and development. This is even more important for today’s students – who have become accustomed to quick and efficient services, whether…
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Harvey Handa
How does AI-driven multimodal support help improve student success?
99.4% of 509 higher education institutions in the U.S. say that artificial intelligence (AI) in education and learning will be instrumental to their institution’s competitiveness in the next three years. In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, student success is paramount. One notable shift is the increasing diversity of student populations, including a rise of…
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Ravin Gupta
Impact of AI in Higher Education CX Solutions: Challenges and Opportunities
Introduction: In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various industries, including higher education. AI-powered solutions are reshaping the way institutions engage with their students, faculty, and staff, particularly in the realm of customer experience (CX). This blog explores the profound impact of AI in higher education CX solutions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities…
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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
Why Higher-ed Institutions are Outsourcing IT Help Desk Support During the Hybrid Model
Can institutions upscale their IT help desk services without increasing the cost? Absolutely yes! Outsourcing help desk services opens many new doors for higher education institutions to provide a consistent user experience and become highly efficient in handling student queries. Especially, in the current hybrid model of education in which more students are studying remotely,…
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HigherEd: Reducing Barriers and Supporting Students While Leveraging Best Practices
In the wake of COVID-19 crisis, the sudden shift of colleges and universities to online learning is likely going to continue this fall semester. This unavoidable push to deliver courses online will emerge as a reliable educational model; unlike the early haste implementation that delivered an unsatisfying educational experience to students. As per a survey,…
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4 Questions You Should Ask To Potential Student Support Service Provider
Onboarding a student support service provider isn’t an easy feat. Placing your trust in an outsourcer for handling your student support itself is a task. There’s always a hesitation whether the help desk support service provider would be able to provide your end-users the support they expect from your institution. Even when you finally cross…
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On the Road to Increase Student Enrollment Support
Let us break it down for you. The higher education market is flooded with options. If you want to increase your student enrollments, you have to deliver exactly what a prospective student expects, at the right time along with the required enrollment support. Now, the question arises: what is it that the students want? Well,…
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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.