Texas A&M Galveston Powers Student Engagement with Localist Events
About Texas A&M Galveston:
Texas A&M University at Galveston offers a highly specialized experience on the Gulf Coast, combining academic programs from the College of Marine Sciences, Maritime Studies, and the College of Engineering. They are one of only six maritime academies in the nation and serve 2,000 students while upholding Texas A&M’s broader brand standards, traditions and values.
Pain Points That Drove the Search
Before adopting Localist, Texas A&M Galveston faced significant challenges with their previous events calendar:
- Cumbersome Event Submission: Staff struggled with an overly complex and time-consuming interface for posting events.
- Vendor Fragmentation: Managing multiple digital vendors created inefficiencies for both administrative and technical teams.
- Lack of Integration: Their event calendar operated in a silo, unable to connect with the rest of their tech stack including key engagement platforms like their Interactive Map.
- Limited Support: Customer service from the prior vendor was inconsistent and frustrating.
- Rising Student Expectations: Students increasingly expected intuitive, modern, mobile-first tools that reflected a high-quality digital campus experience.
Their team was outgrowing a frustrating, disconnected calendar that did not serve the student community the way it should.
Why Texas A&M Galveston Chose Localist
One Platform. Multiple Solutions. True Partnership.
Texas A&M Galveston was already using Concept3D’s virtual tour and Interactive Map solutions. When the opportunity arose to replace their calendar, it made sense to bring their digital platforms under one roof.
Key reasons for selecting Localist included:
- Unified Vendor: A single partner for their campus event calendar, Interactive Map, and virtual tour simplified communication, billing, and support.
- Seamless Platform Integration: Events can be linked directly to map locations, helping new students and visitors easily navigate campus.
- Intuitive Admin Experience: The backend is highly flexible and allows staff to quickly create and manage events while customizing categories, locations, and topics.
- Personalized Student Experience: Students can favorite events, customize feeds, and easily browse upcoming activities relevant to their interests.
- Brand Consistency: Localist Events allowed full application of Texas A&M’s official brand standards across the calendar interface.
“We really like how all of the different platforms can talk to one another. Integrating our campus map into the calendar made it easier for new students to see where they’re going.”
Sara Miller, Coordinator for Digital Initiatives
Concept3D Solutions Currently Powering Texas A&M Galveston
360º Tours
Interactive Maps
Localist Events
Early Wins and Immediate Campus Impact
Although still early in the rollout, Texas A&M Galveston has already seen clear improvements across campus. Faculty, staff, and students have embraced the platform, consistently praising its clean, dynamic design.
The calendar’s mobile-friendly interface allows students to easily browse events across devices, creating a more accessible and convenient experience. Visually, the calendar reflects Texas A&M’s forward-looking digital brand, offering a modern and engaging platform that aligns with the university’s evolving identity.
As one staff member shared, “It gives the campus a taste of where the Texas A&M University brand is going.”
On the administrative side, staff now manage events more efficiently and accurately while ensuring full brand compliance. The improved backend experience has made it easier for staff to create, update, and feature events without the frustrations they experienced with their previous system.
“Everybody on campus has had a positive attitude towards it. It’s so visually dynamic and easy to view on any device,” Sara exclaimed.
A Partnership Built on Communication
Hands-On Support from Onboarding to Ongoing Optimization
Throughout implementation and after launch, Texas A&M Galveston praised Concept3D’s partnership approach.
Key notes included:
- Smooth Implementation: The onboarding process was broken into manageable steps, with hands-on guidance every step of the way.
- Responsive Client Success Team: From day one, Concept3D’s team was quick to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and provide ongoing recommendations.
- Open, Candid Communication: Staff appreciated the honest dialogue and collaborative problem-solving throughout the partnership.
“There was a lot of help and guidance along the way and there’s still ongoing support whenever we need it. From everybody on the Texas A&M Galveston campus, thank you to Concept3D!”
Sara Miller, Coordinator for Digital Initiatives
Looking Ahead
“As the calendar grows, I definitely see our relationship growing,” said Sara.
Texas A&M Galveston continues to build momentum with its campus calendar and sees ongoing opportunities to deepen the partnership with Concept3D. The team is actively expanding event categories and increasing participation across campus departments, while maintaining close collaboration with the Concept3D client success team for ongoing support and optimization.
Looking ahead, they’re also exploring new ways to integrate the calendar with their existing Interactive Map and virtual tour platforms to create an even more connected digital experience.
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