Modern Campus Simplifies Volunteer and Civic Engagement for Higher Education Institutions with Launch of Modern Campus Get Connected
Summary
This announcement is further proof of the commitment of Modern Campus to enable its higher education customers to engage learners for life, including the increasing need for engagement beyond traditional classroom walls.Modern learners are highly active in volunteerism on campus, with more than 25% participating in civic activity and volunteering an average of 34 hours annually. And we learn critical skills along this journey,” said Brian Kibby, chief executive officer of Modern Campus. It enables colleges and universities to engage community partners with automated communication tools, custom landing pages, and real-time impact tracking. With Modern Campus Get Connected, schools can:Collect service-hours data with a check-in kiosk, mobile app, and automated remindersPromote volunteer events, create custom landing pages, and easily track attendee RSVPsAccurately track every volunteer hour with automated tools and pre-built reportsBoost impact with streamlined campus group and team-management toolsLeverage data to tell a story and report on student-service and impact metrics with confidence“Prior to using Get Connected it was impossible to accurately track volunteer data – we were still using paper logs,” said Heather Williams, assistant director for leadership and civic engagement at Dalton State College. “Students anywhere in North America will have access to hundreds of thousands of vetted volunteer opportunities with over 56,000 nonprofit organizations.
