How Technology Affects Higher Education? Sue Savidge Kelly Kovalsky Maggie Eimers Maria Narodetsky

University Relations Equity & Diversity Student Affairs Academic Affairs Focus Areas

Growth of Technology in Higher Education From , college students using mobile devices climbed to an unprecedented 81 %. Increased Use of “Flipped Classrooms” College students spend 8 to 10 hours per day on their cell phones Students report they spend 94.6 min texting, 48.5 min ing, 38.6 min facebook, 34.4 min internet surfing and 26.9 min listening to music

Technology in University Relations Website = “Ultimate Brand Statement” Mobile development Use of web analytics Strategic Social Media 79% drop a school from consideration if they have trouble finding information on the institution’s website. 70% of teens report that social media is moderately to extremely influential in their research about colleges

Technology in Equity & Diversity International students Decreased timelines 300% population increase Disability services Assistive devices Online ADA compliance

Technology in Student Affairs A great way to monitor students Discover a need for programs such as drinking or drug Used to market on campus activities, club meetings and fundraisers A way to help students connect with each other in formal on campus activities

Student Communication Online LearningFaculty TrainingFunding Sources Technology in Academic Affairs

Future Trends Social media –Increased focus on all stages of enrollment cycle; prospective, current, and alumni –Socializing  Skill building –Social learning Ever-changing realities –LinkedIn replacing e-portfolios embedded in coursework –Technological advances like Big Data lead to new degrees… and need for new policies …

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