Promotional Resources: Post-Integration

Now that your virtual assistant is ready to answer student-specific questions, get the word out about the increased power of this resource that has 24/7 availability!

Update your virtual assistant's welcome message

• Highlight the specific questions that are integrated into your student information system, as well as a link to the How to Effectively Use the Virtual Assistant video for virtual assistant tips. 
  • Keep in mind that the virtual assistant may share a welcome message with other departments/offices that are utilizing the virtual assistant. You may want to use integrated office-specific questions on department/office-specific web pages.
• Here is an example of a full welcome message that highlights common integrated questions. These questions can be updated based on the academic calendar cycle.
  

  
  

  To update the welcome message, review the Navigating the Admin: Look & Feel Page article. 

  
  

Create a landing page

• Create a distinct landing page on your website that promotes your virtual assistant, how to use it, and any special features you want to highlight. Check out these examples for some inspiration: Boston College, UC Berkeley, and St. Petersburg College.  
• Create a section that highlights the specific questions that are integrated into your student information system. 
• Embed both the virtual assistant and the How to Effectively Use the Virtual Assistant video on this page. 
• When promoting your virtual assistant like the custom banner suggestion below, direct traffic to that landing page. 

Customizing a handout

• Request a custom version of the Meet the Virtual Assistant handout. There is no additional cost for this resource. 
  
  • Use this digital graphic in various venues that reach your student community. 
    • Post on your social media channels.
    • Display on your electronic signage system
    • Print copies for the office and on-campus bulletin boards
    • Insert into text campaigns and/or email blast it to your student community that also highlights the integrated questions.