Student Activities
Awards and Rankings
December 21, 2018
By Josie Hinke '22
The University of Portland was recently recognized by Campus Labs, a leading company that works with institutions to transform higher education through data and analytics, as a Rising Star in its annual awards program, for the innovative use of Engage, a program that enhances student engagement. The Campus Labs awards recognize institutions using the Campus Labs platform to drive genuine improvement and bold innovation on campus, from streamlining administrative processes to enhancing overall student experience.
University of Portland was named a winner in the Rising Star category, given to the campuses that, within one year of implementing their Campus Labs tool(s), have already shown they’re on a unique and promising path to sustainable success. UP recently implemented Engage, a program that helps students keep up to date with events on campus and the clubs and organizations in which they are a part. The program allows the University to “connect students to meaningful and guided opportunities, easily manage and track their involvement, and showcase your impact on the student experience.” In recognition of their achievements, winners were awarded more than $10,000, in total, in educational grants and prizes, including funds to further advance the successful adoption and impact of Campus Labs tools on campus.
"We are honored to be recognized in this way. It truly has been an example of what is possible when Student Affairs and Academic Affairs collaborate and work together,” said Jeromy Koffler, Director of Student Activities. “And we have yet to unlock the full potential of Engage, so I anticipate seeing more and more use of the platform in the days to come."
Founded in 2001, Campus Labs partners with more than 1,400 colleges and universities to break down institutional silos and make valuable connections with their data. Campus Labs provides a comprehensive platform that allows institutions to build strong foundations for unified information, gain valuable insights and make better, actionable decisions. Each of Campus Labs’ more than 1,400 member campuses is eligible for awards in five categories: All Star, Rising Star, Trailblazer, Collaborator and Champion—with each category recognizing campuses or individuals in different stages of implementing projects across campus.
“This awards program allows us to recognize our member campuses not just for the efforts they make, but also the impact they have demonstrated,” said Annemieke Rice, Vice President for Campus Success at Campus Labs. “Their focus, creativity and commitment to excellence have improved the quality of education for students, enhanced the effectiveness of resource utilization, and helped bring together faculty and staff across campus to make meaningful and sustainable change. It is incredibly rewarding to me and the entire Campus Labs team to see University of Portland recognized for their work.”
Read more about the Campus Labs award program and all winning submissions at https://www.campuslabs.com/awards/.
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