Digital signage enhances the experience of Andrews University students, faculty/staff and visitors by delivering media to both captivate and influence audiences by delivering targeted messages.Current Uses on Campus
- Publicize campus events and departmental activities
- Advertise curriculum and registration details
- Information sharing
- Promote student, faculty and staff recognition
- Display videos or live TV
- Provide real-time weather information as well as other news and feeds
- Display current date and time
- Display customizable scrolling text
Campus departments can also manage communications using digital signage that interfaces with emergency management systems, Andrews systems and other RSS feeds.
With guidance from the Office of Campus Safety and Univeristy Communications, ITS has leveraged the Four Winds Interactive (FWi) software to help deliver a visual communication solution that lets Andrews University departments manage all on-site digital media with one centralized system.
Campus Entities Currently Using the FWi Digital Signage
- Agriculture
- Behavioral Sciences
- Biology
- College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Office
- Convention Services
- Dining Services
- ITS
- Lamson Hall
- Marketing & Enrollment Management
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Rehabilitiation Sciences
- Physics
- Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness
- Religion
- Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
- College of Education & Intl Services (Bell Hall)
- School of Social Work
- Student Financial Services
- Univeresity Wellness
- University Towers
What You Need to Know
Equipment Standards:
| Display Size | Make/Model | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 32 inches or smaller | Email: digitalsignage@andrews.edu | |
| 40 inches | Samsung RM40D | $540 |
| 48 inches | Samsung RM48D | $695 |
| 55 inches | Samsung DB55D | $1100 |
| 60 inches or larger | Email: digitalsignage@andrews.edu |
| Computer | Make/Model | Cost |
|---|---|---|
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Mini form factor w/ mount Three-year warranty |
Dell OptiPlex 3020 | $497 |
Installation Costs (if necessary):
| Installed by | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Power | Plant Services | Email: plantservice@andrews.edu |
| Mounting of TV | Telecommunications (ITS) | Email: telecom@andrews.edu |
| Network line | Telecommunications (ITS) | Email: telecom@andrews.edu |
Getting Started with Digital Signage
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Send an email to digitalsignage@andrews.edu requesting a meeting. Please include the following information:
- Name
- Department where digital sign will be installed
- Your Andrews email and phone number
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A meeting will be scheduled to:
- Discuss content management details
- Plan logistics
- Establish hardware requirements and costs
- Answer questions