Dive Brief:

• North Carolina Central University is making changes to allow for improved online access to student and faculty records.
• Among the benefits of the new technology adopted by university, students will be able to register for classes from their mobile devices.
• The platform will be designed and built by N2N Services and will also include programs for data analytics, communications, and retaining students.

Dive Insight:

NCCU certainly isn't the first to make these services accessible across both mobile and desktop, but it is a leap institutions should increasingly be taking if they haven't already. Mobile devices are now used more frequently than desktop, so meeting users where they are is a must.

Additionally, NCCU's 8,200 students will be able to access class schedules that are integrated with digital content and faculty assessment data, and to view degree requirements online. Faculty will also be able to take class attendance and, along with advisors, monitor student progress and help those inclined to drop out. Also, the new platform will provide a tool for interacting with the university’s student information, enrollment management and learning management systems.