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For college students, feeling a sense of trust and belonging on campus are critical components of the student journey. When students feel secure and connected to their university, they are happier and more engaged on campus––both inside and outside of the classroom. 

Helping students and alumni is a tricky business - they need your help, but will often ignore messages. To run a successful texting campaign, the first thing your institution needs to do is develop a strategy. Formalizing a clear plan for a campaign ensures that:

When we say that Cadence is higher ed’s premier engagement platform, we’re evoking the sentiments of our users. More than 950 colleges and universities use Cadence to text and chat with prospective and current students, their families, alumni, and donors to make it easier for them to reach their goals. And, if that isn’t easy for higher ed professionals, then it won’t do.

As colleges and universities find new ways to utilize technology to communicate with students, and Esports and gaming emerges in the United States, it’s important that everyone involved feels seen, included, and protected– even the gamers. Virtual spaces and digital places can provide a fun and educational experience, but institutions need to ensure these spaces are safe for all.

Mongoose works with over 750 colleges and universities, and staff members across the country have told us that one of their favorite features offered in our engagement platform, Cadence, is the ability to create texting templates.