Why We’re Not Going Mobile, Yet

All the cool kids are going mobile, right?  It’s the next logical step, isn’t it?  Depending on your institution and the population you serve, maybe it isn’t right for your campus now or maybe ever.  Jessica and Kim will talk through some of the reasons that have kept their campuses from moving to mobile and maybe give you some things to think about before you jump on the bandwagon.

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From One Card to No Card: The Future of the Campus Credential

Authentication and access have come a long way for campus services. Where we once issued multiple physical credentials from a range of disparate systems, we can now issue a single card, or even a single app. But technology has advanced far beyond what most campuses are doing today – and the transition to a cardless future might be closer than you think. Join us as we discuss what the future can look like with the introduction of anonymous biometrics. You’ll walk away with new ideas about what’s possible for creating secure, private, and integrated credentials on campus.

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Unlocking Innovation: Mobile Access Evolution on Campus

Join HID for an update on the evolving landscape of mobile credentials on the higher education campus. We’ll explore why mobile credentials are continuing to be a top trend in the higher ed space. 

Our session will also recap the 2024 NACCU HID session, “The Voices that Matter – Students Speak on Mobile Credentials”. The input from students on mobile access technology gives a unique perspective to security and facility managers from the actual users on the ground.  

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The Road to Becoming a High Performing Card Office

The NACCU Standards and Guidelines (SAGs) program provides a roadmap toward becoming a High Performing Card Office based on our industry’s professional standards. The SAGs self-evaluation program results can be used to guide strategic plans, highlight opportunities and strengths, and identify weaknesses and areas that need development. The SAGs evaluation tool provides for a consistent process which can be replicated to ensure that the assessment cycle continue.

Join the SAGs faculty to learn more about the Standards and Guidelines program, how SAGs can help your program, and how you can get started.

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NACCU – From Access to Assistance Evolving Student ID Cards for Mental Health.mp4

Discover how the University of Minnesota’s U Card Office successfully transformed traditional student ID cards into a tool for well-being. In this webinar, we’ll delve into our journey, including why it matters, design elements, resource integration, and implementation strategies. Join us to learn how you can enhance student well-being and your institution’s brand image through a more compassionate and supportive campus card approach.

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Dining Tech Triumphs: How 2 Campuses Brought Tech to Dining & Retail

Bringing technology into dining and retail operations improves customer service and allows staff to do more with less through the use of innovative point-of-sale solutions. Kiosks can be used to order, pay, or both, while biometric hand readers provide access and deduct from a meal plan or declining balance. And both solutions are more cost-effective than a cashier over time. 

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