Campus Spotlight: How MIT Sloan used CampusGroups to Host a Hackathon

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Campus Spotlight: How MIT Sloan used CampusGroups to Host a Hackathon

In early April 2022, MIT Sloan School of Management (MIT Sloan Undergraduate Education) used the CampusGroups (CG) platform to hold an Analytics Hackathon.

The event was designed to give undergraduate students exposure to data analytics. With over 60 participants, the Hackathon was a resounding success and is slated to happen annually.

To learn more about the event, I had the pleasure of speaking to the team that made it all happen. Based on this discussion, I will highlight how MIT Sloan used the CG platform to plan and hold the Hackathon.

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6 Unique Ways to Celebrate Black History on Campus

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6 Unique Ways to Celebrate Black History on Campus

Last month, hundreds of student clubs and organizations across our Partner Campuses celebrated Black History Month. These amazing student groups held over 1,000 events in the last year.

One organization that stood out is the Black Business Alliance at Yale School of Management. Read on to see the 6 unique ways it celebrated Black History Month and other events that promote equity for all.

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CASE STUDY: Increased Student Engagement at KAUST

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CASE STUDY: Increased Student Engagement at KAUST

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been a CampusGroups (CG) partner since June 2020. Student engagement at KAUST has significantly increased since CG’s implementation. Student leaders and student groups adopted the system rapidly and use it daily.

KAUST wanted a one-stop-shop for student life available on the web and mobile. CG provided KAUST with the solutions it needed in one place. These include:

1. Automated Workflow and Reporting Features

2. Highly Customizable Platform

3. Easy to Implement Modules

4. Multiple Engagement Tools

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How To Increase Connectivity with a Multi-Hub Campus Portal: Johns Hopkins University Campus Spotlight

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How To Increase Connectivity with a Multi-Hub Campus Portal: Johns Hopkins University Campus Spotlight

In July 2020, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) America's first research university launched CampusGroups at its Homewood and Peabody campuses. Homewood is the university’s main campus and home to two major undergraduate schools.

A year after, it rolled out the community platform university wide. Spread over nine campuses and three continents, JHU has over 30,000 students, including over 20,000 graduate students.

Due to the university’s structure, JHU implemented the CampusGroups Portal feature (“Hopkins Groups”) with multiple Community Hubs. One for each campus.

This has enabled each campus to have a custom landing page and menu, creating a personalized experience for students and administrators.

According to Calvin Smith, JHU’s Director of Student Leadership and Involvement, this rollout increased connectivity across JHU campuses. The biggest windfalls reportedly are:

  • Increased student engagement.

  • A better user experience.

  • More granular involvement stats.

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Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

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Campus Spotlight: Engaging and Empowering College Student Leaders at Binghamton University

One lesson many of us have learned along our educational journey is that it takes more to stand out than just good grades. In the same way, the college experience should be about far more than what you learn in a book or classroom.

Taking on a leadership role during college is a fantastic opportunity for a student to explore ways to demonstrate their commitment to something they care about, while simultaneously building real-world, transferable skills.

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