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        • EduBot - AI Chatbot and Voice Bots

          Generative and curated AI Bot with seamless campus integration for personalized and immediate assistance

          Through seamless integration with your campus systems, EduBot Chat and Voice address questions related to IT, LMS, admissions, financial aid, registrar, bursar, general adinistration and beyond.

          EduView - Integrated Support Platform

          Streamline and centralize how support staff receive and deliver information

          A single-screen platform for viewing all user information across multiple systems, and performing all support activities from password reset to tier 2 support ticketing and resolution.

          EduMessenger - Bi-Directional, AI-Powered Texting

          Boost student engagement with targeted and automated SMS outreach and inbound communication.

          Drive engagement and prompt action with EduMessenger’s two-way AI-powered and automated text messaging.

          Data and Analytics - CX Portal

          Real-time insights and analytics for resource planning and decision making.

          Access comprehensive data, reporting and analytics from call volume and chat engagements to student behavior and beyond.

        • IT Helpdesk ​Support

          24/7, cost-effective, IT helpdesk services

          Address issues related to hardware, software, Networking, Email, Office 365, and beyond.

          Student Services Support

          24/7, One-Stop student support services

          Around-the-clock, multimodal, personalized student support services.

          Admissions Support​

          24/7 admissions assistance from inquiry to enrollment

          Streamline the admissions process through around-the-clock, multi-channel, assistance to prospective students.

          Financial Aid Support

          24/7 financial aid assistance to students and their families

          Streamline the financial aid process through around-the-clock, multi-channel, assistance to students and their families.

          LMS Helpdesk Support

          24/7 support for all leading LMS platforms

          Comprehensive LMS support for Blackboard®, Canvas®, D2L®, and Moodle®, ensuring secure and uninterrupted assistance.

          Enterprise Application Support

          24/7 Tier 2, 3, and 4 Application Support

          Round-the-clock Tier 2, 3 and 4 enterprise application support to streamline operations, enhance security, and ensure IT reliability for higher ed institutions.

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The Role of AI and Balancing Personal Connections with Technological Advancements

Wednesday, September 20, 2023: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly prominent role in higher education. Among its many applications, AI-powered technologies like chatbots are revolutionizing student services by providing personalized support and streamlining administrative processes. However, it is essential to strike a balance between leveraging new technologies and maintaining the personal connection between students and institutions.

In this blog, Anthony Humphreys, a higher ed tech veteran and President of BlackBeltHelp, the leading provider of CCaaS and AI-powered CX solutions for colleges and universities, sheds light on the transformative impact of AI on student experiences. Beyond chatbots, Humphreys explores diverse applications of AI and shares strategies for maintaining a personalized approach as it relates to student services amidst technological advancements.

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