--- title: | Ken Fisher description: Ken Fisher is a Staff Writer at TransAct. Ken has over a decade of experience serving K-12 students and writes about topics related to education and news about TransAct products. --- [![OneCampus Logo](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/OneCampus%20by%20Pathwise%20Logo.svg) ](https://www.onecampus.com/)  Menu - [ Solutions ](https://www.onecampus.com/solutions-overview) - [ Solutions Overview ](https://www.onecampus.com/solutions-overview) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--tech.svg) [ Information Technology ](https://www.onecampus.com/information-technology) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--education.svg) [ Students and Faculty ](https://www.onecampus.com/students-faculty) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--marketing.svg) [ Communications and Marketing ](https://www.onecampus.com/communications-marketing) - [ Features ](https://www.onecampus.com/features) - [ Features Overview ](https://www.onecampus.com/features) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--admin.svg) [ Dynamic Personalized Content ](https://www.onecampus.com/dynamic-personalized-content) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--notication.svg) [ Active & Passive Notifications ](https://www.onecampus.com/active-passive-notifications) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--cogs.svg) [ Simple Administration ](https://www.onecampus.com/simple-administration) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--user.svg) [ Custom Audiences & Roles ](https://www.onecampus.com/audiences-and-roles) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--user-cycle.svg) [ Student Lifecycle Management ](https://www.onecampus.com/student-lifecycle-management) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--custom-site.svg) [ Custom Sites and Pages ](https://www.onecampus.com/custom-sites-and-pages) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--integration.svg) [ Connectors & Integrations ](https://www.onecampus.com/connectors-and-integrations) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--mobile.svg) [ Mobile-First Design ](https://www.onecampus.com/mobile-first-design) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--analytics.svg) [ Analytics ](https://www.onecampus.com/analytics) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--compliance.svg) [ Compliance & Validation ](https://www.onecampus.com/compliance-and-validation) - [ Resources ](https://www.onecampus.com/resources) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--education.svg) [ Blog ](https://www.onecampus.com/blog) - ![](https://www.onecampus.com/hubfs/_img/icons/nav-icon--compliance.svg) [ Resource Library ](https://www.onecampus.com/resources) - [ Schedule a Demo ](https://www.onecampus.com/request-a-demo) # OneCampus Blog [ ## Common Challenges in Campus Portal Management November 20, 2023 Campus portals are the hub of daily business for students, faculty, and staff. 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