Tim Carlson
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Beyond Parking: The Digital Tools for Move-In Day That Streamline Navigation
Move-in day parking and traffic jams are only the tip of the iceberg when it…
The First Five Minutes on Campus: Why University Wayfinding Shapes First College Impressions
A prospective student’s campus experience starts earlier than you think, and it’s long before they…
Why Move-In Day Is the Biggest Test of Your Campus Wayfinding Strategy
High emotions, crowded spaces, traffic complexities, and navigating a new space make move-in day one…
Is MappedIn Right for Higher Education?
When institutions begin evaluating campus mapping platforms, MappedIn frequently comes up as an option. It’s…
Beyond Compliance: Bridging the Gap Between Digital Accessibility and Physical Campus Access
Higher education has made significant progress on digital accessibility in recent years. Website remediation, WCAG…
11 Benefits of Interactive Campus Maps for College Life and Events
Today’s students expect their campus experience to be welcoming, easy to navigate, and responsive to…
What Makes a Campus Map Accessible? 6 Campus Map Accessibility Features Every Institution Needs
It’s tempting to treat campus maps as visual enhancements. But in practice, they’re mission-critical infrastructure.…
9 Workshop Ideas to Engage New Students During Orientation Week
TL;DR — The 9 Orientation Workshop Ideas at a Glance:
Orientation week is an…
Accessibility Isn’t Just a Lawsuit Issue — It’s a Building Block of Trust in Higher Education
TL;DR: Federal law now requires public colleges and universities to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA…
10 Ways to Turn Campus Facilities Into High-Revenue Summer Conference Destinations
When budgets are shrinking and operational costs are growing, higher education facilities need outside-the-box ways…