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Short Codes for School Communications

For academic communities, short codes provide a trusted, easy-to-use channel for customizable, two-way communications.

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Situation

To improve enrollment and student support, Wayne State University (WSU) needed a way to keep students, faculty, and staff up to date with campus events and deliver critical notifications.

Results

This two-way communication channel significantly improved student engagement and provided students with information and resources for navigating their college careers.

Solution

Short codes provided an opt-in, easy-to-use way to send customized text messages, from system alerts to IT staff to student notifications about grade postings, course changes, and academic deadlines.

Stats

2-way communications

Partners

Results

Increased engagement
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