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The New Normal in Higher Education ? Wi-Fi Here, There, and Everywhere


ACUHO-I Conference & Expo ? There's a new "normal" on college campuses today?it's Wi-Fi here, there and everywhere?with nearly three in four schools offering Wi-Fi throughout 81-100% of the campus, finds the ACUHO-I 2019 State of ResNet Report. What's more, not only are bandwidths of 1GB or more becoming pervasive, but one in three schools now offer 7GB or more. In response to rising student expectations, almost three out of four schools now allow students to connect an unlimited number of devices to their network. As bandwidth demand and coverage reach unprecedented levels, college and university campuses are among the most demanding wireless environments in existence today.

The report, published by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I), is the eighth installment of a study to measure the pulse of ResNet practices and policies in higher education. A total of 351 respondents representing 200 institutions participated in the 2019 survey, a 38% increase in completion rates since its inaugural 2012 study.

"The swarm of everyday devices that connect to the web is changing everything. With student expectations for ?always on' Wi-Fi for any device anywhere, campus networks have become one of the most challenging initiatives for universities today," said Mary DeNiro, CEO of ACUHO-I. "Our eighth annual ResNet study shows more schools rising to meet these expectations?providing students high-quality and reliable Wi-Fi not only in the classroom but also for online learning, entertainment, and in their living spaces. We believe this study will better prepare administrators to meet the connectivity needs of prospective and current students who judge the quality of their campus experience by its Wi-Fi."

Key insights from the 2019 ACUHO-I State of ResNet Report include:

The full report, and its accompanying infographic, are available free at www.acuho-i.org/resnet

About the 2019 State of ResNet Report

ACUHO-I, the professional organization representing college and university housing officers, has conducted the eighth annual study of ResNet practices. ResNets provide wired Internet, Wi-Fi, cable TV services and more to students living in residence halls. The survey was conducted from February 2019 through April 2019. A combined total of 351 respondents representing 200 unique colleges and universities completed the survey. Of the total respondents, 17% indicated their primary job was related to business and 38% to housing, while 45% of respondents were from IT.

About ACUHO-I

ACUHO-I is the leading organization of choice for campus housing and residence life professionals and home to more than 17,000 professionals representing 1.2 million on-campus students from around the globe. The organization works to continuously optimize on-campus student living environments. With credible benchmarking data, research, and talking points, ACUHO-I demonstrates the positive impact that campus housing and residence life has on student recruitment, retention, growth, and achievement ? helping to further elevate the profile of university housing departments, prioritize their needs, and inform decisions that boost the reputation of entire institutions. ACUHO-I invests significant resources in the development of research products, leadership tools, and training programs that housing departments can use to persuade influencers, perform better, and produce exceptional campus housing and residence life solutions. ACUHO-I members enjoy access ? making it easy for them to create their own experiences and take advantage of valuable offerings delivered through an array of digital channels, live events, and publications. www.acuho-i.org



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