In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, academic advising stands as a critical component in fostering student success. However, advisors often face numerous challenges, from managing large caseloads to providing personalized support. This blog delves into the transformative potential of AI in this domain. Below we first discuss three key challenges in academic advising and how AI can provide innovative solutions. Then we offer a practical guide on applying the NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model to building effective AI Advising Assistants. Join us as we uncover how AI can revolutionize academic advising, making it more efficient, personalized, and impactful for students and advisors alike.
Juji an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company that specializes in powering cognitive AI assistants in the form of chatbots,released a case study, highlighting how a Juji AI chatbot helped the University of Illinois online MBA program (iMBA) to scale out student recruitment.
What is "conversational"? By the Merriam-Webster dictionary, conversation is defined as an "oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas". Because of the exchange, one-on-one conversations are often considered the most effective way for humans to engage with one another.
Companies around the world are constantly evaluating how to best reach and/or serve their customers, exploring ways to better connect with customers, while always keeping a keen eye on the resources needed to do so. Higher education is no different. It too needs to cut through the clutter and create a connection with potential students, and continue to build the relationship even after those students are part of their university environment.
EDSCOOP, the leading media featuring latest information technology for higher education, published a story about Juji and Juji's cognitive AI assistants for the higher education sector.
SARATOGA, CA - April 22, 2021 - Juji issues a press release and announces its offering of a new generation of chatbots that makes AI accessible to universities and brings human-like engagement to students without requiring IT resources.
Students have difficulty receiving career advice due to the low advisor-to-student ratio. I know that's true for me. Sometimes I would forgot to make an appointment with a counselor, dropped-in, and waited an hour to see one. Other times I avoided the office entirely because I knew appointments were full. How could such issues be solved? Maybe it's possible to create a chatbot that could act as a career counselor.
