Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Modern Campus
Ferris State University
- Education
- Large
Big Rapids, USA
Modern Campus CMS helped Ferris State University boost website clickthrough rates by up to 2798% for student inquiries. The university used... personalized content blocks to guide prospective students through enrollment steps based on user data and location. Personalization increased orientation signup CTR by over 7000%, reaching 45.37%. In-state homepage CTR rose from 1.6% to 14% after adopting targeted content. The small digital marketing team managed 12,000 web pages efficiently with Modern Campus CMS.
Modern Campus Involve helped Whitman College boost student engagement. Before, event planning and budgeting relied on guesswork. With Involve, student... leaders tracked attendance and used real-time data to guide decisions. The Rocky Horror Picture Club checked in 500 attendees using mobile card-swipe tech. Now, 72% of students attend at least one event per semester. Clubs use data to request budgets and attract new members. Staff praise the platform’s support and analytics.
Modern Campus Involve helped Tulsa Community College unify student engagement across four campuses. Before, students faced inconsistent processes and low... engagement. After launching the Involve-powered portal, event attendance rose by 198% in one year. Retention rates for underrepresented students increased by 6.5 percentage points. Staff now use robust analytics and seamless SIS integration to compare campus results and improve programs.
University of Minnesota used Modern Campus Lifelong Learning to manage all non-credit and continuing education programs. Before, each department used... different systems, causing staff inefficiencies and inconsistent student experiences. By consolidating into one platform, the university saved at least $33,000 annually in one unit and $15,000 in another. Staff now spend less time on manual accounting and more on supporting learners. The new system also improved student enrollment and payment processes.
UC Berkeley Extension used Modern Campus Destiny One to replace outdated, manual systems. They decommissioned over 100 legacy applications and... improved student engagement with a modern student portal. Payroll management for 2,500 instructors became faster and required fewer staff, reducing complaints. The school grew its international business from $1 million to $1.5 million using Destiny One’s International and Specialty Program Module. Integration with campus programs made processes more efficient and transparent.
Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helped University of Calgary streamline non-credit program management. The university needed a single system for all... non-credit providers. They chose Modern Campus to centralize student data, course catalogs, and e-commerce registration. Staff now use one platform for all non-credit learners. This led to more efficient operations and better student tracking. The solution also enabled an "Amazon-style" online registration experience for learners.
Modern Campus Involve helped The University of Lynchburg boost student engagement in co-curricular programs by 11%. Before, students struggled to... find events and connect with organizations. The new Hornet Hub portal made it easy to see all campus activities in one place. Gamification features, like a points system, encouraged more students to join events. Nearly half of students earned points in the first semester. Real-time analytics let staff track what works and improve future programs.
The University of Texas at Austin
- Education
- Very Large
Austin, USA
Modern Campus Message helped The University of Texas at Austin boost student engagement. Advisors sent 13,000 texts and received 5,100... replies in the first year. The engagement rate reached 98% among targeted students. Student-initiated contacts via text more than doubled those by email, phone, or in person. Advisors built stronger relationships and provided timely support using text messaging.
SOWELA Technical Community College
- Education
- Small
Lake Charles, USA
Modern Campus Message helped SOWELA Technical Community College re-enroll 46 students after hurricanes and COVID-19 disrupted classes. The college used... personalized text messaging to reach students who did not respond to emails or postcards. This approach brought in over $170,000 in tuition and helped students get back on track to complete their credentials. Staff found texting less work and more effective than other outreach methods. SOWELA now uses text messaging regularly to engage students during enrollment.
Modern Campus Message helped Norwalk Community College boost student engagement. The college used two-way texting to reach prospective students about... enrollment steps. Over 77% of students who received texts replied. Students who got texts enrolled at a 31% higher rate than those who only got emails or calls. The platform made communication more personal and timely for admissions.
Modern Campus Lumens helped McHenry County College improve student self-registration. Before, only 2% of students used self-registration. After Lumens, this... rose to 23%. Staff saved time with automated emails and easier invoice creation. The system made it simple to manage both credit and non-credit courses. The college now offers a smoother experience for students and staff.
Modern Campus Involve helped Manhattanville College engage 98% of first-year students. Before, students struggled to find campus activities and staff... faced communication issues. The new platform made it easy for students to join events and track their progress. Event attendance rose to over 70% in the first six weeks, and student leaders planned 45% more events. The college now connects co-curricular activities to career skills, improving student involvement and workforce readiness.
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
- Education
- Large
Washington, USA
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business used Modern Campus Message to improve student communication. Email was not effective for reaching... students with important academic information. The school switched to targeted text messaging for reminders, deadlines, and advising. Students responded quickly and opt-out rates stayed low. Staff built stronger connections with students using personalized, timely texts.
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver)
- Education
- Large
Denver, USA
Modern Campus Curriculog helped MSU Denver fix a slow, inconsistent micro-credentials process. Before, departments managed micro-credentials on their own, causing... confusion and delays. With Curriculog, proposal tracking became transparent and faster, cutting proposal times by up to 4-6 weeks. Students now find and choose programs more easily. Faculty use a unified database to access and update course details. Training from Modern Campus made the switch from paper simple and smooth.
Modern Campus Message helped Kellogg Community College boost course enrollment and financial aid uptake. Texting students about open course sections... led to 65% of waitlisted students registering within 24 hours. Financial aid texts drove 100 grant applications in one hour. Staff found texting more effective than calls or emails. The platform's tracking and scheduling features improved outreach and student engagement.
Sheridan College needed a new system to support flexible, accessible courses for modern learners. Their old home-grown solution was at... the end of its life. They chose Modern Campus Lifelong Learning to improve the learner experience and boost operational efficiency. The implementation process included challenges, but strong relationships and clear expectations helped overcome them. Sheridan now benefits from more agile administration in continuing education.
University of California San Diego
- Education
- Very Large
San Diego, USA
Modern Campus Message helped UC San Diego grow its Student Success Coaching Program from 425 to over 1,800 first-generation students. Before using Message,... staff struggled to reach students with emails and phone calls. Text messaging made outreach faster and more personal. Coaches now connect with students year-round, send reminders, and offer support quickly. Engagement rates are higher with texts than with emails or calls. The program now builds stronger relationships and helps more students succeed.
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Education
- Large
Calgary, Canada
Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helped Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) centralize all non-credit programming. Staff managed over 3,500 sections... across 600+ courses, serving 9,000 students in one year. The platform reduced manual work and improved staff efficiency. Students now register for courses easily with a modern e-commerce experience. Integration with Ellucian Banner improved data reporting and planning.
Modern Campus Involve helped College of DuPage centralize student engagement. Students now access clubs, events, and leadership programs in one... place. The platform made it easier for students to join organizations and track their progress. Staff use Involve to automate club transitions and manage student learning outcomes. Flexible, self-paced leadership programs are now more accessible. The college improved student participation and streamlined administrative tasks.
Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helped Hawkeye Community College automate student access. The college used the Ellucian Colleague Connector to streamline... issuing student IDs and credentials. This automation removed manual steps and made it easier for all students, including non-traditional learners, to access campus services. Staff now focus on more complex, student-centered programs. The solution supports a seamless, modern student experience.
Modern Campus CMS helped Nightingale College update its website. The new site made it easier for students to find information.... Staff could update content in one place and see changes across the site. Nightingale College saw a 30% increase in web traffic in the first year. The catalog became easier to use and more accurate. Students and graduates found it simpler to access services and program details.
Louisiana State University Online & Continuing Education (LSU OCE)
- Education
- Very Large
Baton Rouge, USA
Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helped LSU Online & Continuing Education improve student onboarding. Students now register for courses with a... simple, e-commerce style process. Staff complete tasks in hours instead of a week. The Salesforce Connector keeps records up to date and reduces manual work. LSU OCE can now focus more on strategy and less on daily admin tasks.
Modern Campus CMS helped Utah Valley University rebrand and redesign its website after a major name change. The university migrated... 60,000 pages and reduced project time from 14 to 9 months. Editing time dropped from 30 minutes to 2 minutes, and publishing time fell from 6 hours to less than 10 seconds. The SaaS solution cut CMS admin hours by 91% and saved $58,000 in hardware costs, plus $10,000 annually. Departments now manage their own content easily, improving efficiency and consistency.
Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford
- Education
- Medium
Oxford, UK
Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helped Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford launch Oxford Saïd Online. The school wanted... to reach new audiences and improve student engagement with seamless, integrated systems. They needed a flexible partner to deliver a smooth learner experience and support global expansion. Early results show the platform met initial targets and gave the school a competitive edge. The partnership aims to support strategic goals and enhance the student journey.
National College Access Network (NCAN)
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Medium
Washington, USA
Modern Campus Message helped the National College Access Network (NCAN) support students moving from high school to college. NCAN used personalized... text messages over 16 weeks to guide 2,827 students. The campaign covered financial aid, tuition, and registration. Student engagement reached 75%, with a 64% average response rate. Sixty percent of students responded to most advisor texts.
CollegeBound Foundation
- Non Profit Organization Management
- Small
Baltimore, USA
Modern Campus Message helped CollegeBound Foundation reduce summer melt for Baltimore students. Nearly 30% of accepted students were not enrolling... in college. By using text messaging, CollegeBound increased student engagement and guided them through the process. Students who received texts were 19% more likely to enroll. Enrollment improved by 41.2% for those who got texts. Most students responded quickly, with 90% replying within 24 hours.