Higher education

University of Phoenix Leadership Present at WCET Annual Meeting

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that two members of its leadership team presented at the WCET Annual Meeting , held October 25-27 in New Orleans, LA.
  • The three-day event brought together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging policy challenges facing institutions and organizations.
  • “University of Phoenix has adapted skills-mapped programming to help bridge the skills gap that today’s employers are facing,” shares Savron.
  • In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University.

LearningMate Appoints Joana Jebsen as Senior Vice President of Learning Solutions and Strategy for Higher Education

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of technology, specialty content, and consulting services for the K-12, higher education, workforce, and corporate learning communities, announced Joana Jebsen's appointment as Senior Vice President of Learning Solutions and Strategy for its Higher Education division.

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  • Joana Jebsen, a 20-year industry veteran, is named LearningMate's Senior Vice President of Learning Solutions and Strategy for its Higher Education division.
  • She will provide thought leadership, lead strategic planning, help develop new solutions, and lead LearningMate's global learning design team.
  • PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LearningMate Solutions, a leading provider of technology, specialty content, and consulting services for the K-12, higher education, workforce, and corporate learning communities, announced Joana Jebsen's appointment as Senior Vice President of Learning Solutions and Strategy for its Higher Education division.
  • In this role, Joana will provide thought leadership, lead strategic planning, and help develop new solutions for LearningMate's Higher Education customers.

Klein & Hoffman, Inc. Announces Addition of Experienced Professionals to the Enclosure and BECx Division

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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He also has a commendable 24-year military service tenure as a Naval Officer.

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  • He also has a commendable 24-year military service tenure as a Naval Officer.
  • Pete Power, RA, President of Klein & Hoffman, expressed his enthusiasm for the new hires, highlighting how seamlessly they integrate with the firm's longstanding dedication to excellence in building enclosure.
  • The addition of Scott, Scott, and Nick creates a powerful synergy with our established principles and core values, propelling Klein & Hoffman into an even brighter future."
  • Glenn Johnson, AIA, NCARB, QCxP, Principal, added, "This addition complements and enhances our existing strengths.

New Report Finds High Poverty, Inequity for San Diegans

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report commissioned by San Diego Foundation and developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center found that one in 10 San Diegans live in poverty, including 86,000 children, due to a lack of self-sufficient wages and the high cost of housing, utilities, transportation and food in the region.

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  • "San Diego is a beautiful, diverse region, but not all residents experience the same quality of life, and the sobering data revealed in our report confirms that," said Mark Stuart, President and CEO of San Diego Foundation.
  • "This report helps us better understand the needs of San Diegans to attract more resources for just, equitable and resilient communities."
  • The San Diego Foundation Economic Equity Report analyzed data from national and regional sources to zero in on the region's greatest disparities.
  • In the report, researchers reviewed economic need in San Diego County, and focused on areas of inequality.

University of Phoenix Leadership present at EDUCAUSE Event

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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University of Phoenix is pleased to share that four members of its leadership team presented at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, held, October 9-12 in Chicago, IL.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that four members of its leadership team presented at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, held, October 9-12 in Chicago, IL.
  • “I am honored to present at EDUCAUSE and discuss how University of Phoenix has leveraged change management and made it part of its DNA when pursuing large scale initiatives,” shared Booker.
  • A veteran of University of Phoenix or 25 years, Hallock is a Senior Director of Change Management and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
  • In her role as vice provost of University of Phoenix, she oversees strategy for degree, certificate and course offerings, design of curriculum and student learning outcomes for the University.

Developments in Digital Application Processes to Be Featured on Advancements

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on recent improvements in digital technology.

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  • Discover how innovations in application technology are streamlining digital credentialing processes.
  • JUPITER, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- An upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on recent improvements in digital technology.
  • This segment of Advancements will explore how developments in digital application technology are bringing ease to the credential evaluation process.
  • The show will highlight how International Education Evaluations (IEE) provides evaluation services for admission consideration to first-year, transfer, and graduate students.

RX Green Technologies Announces Appointment of Gary Santo as CEO

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RX Green Technologies ("RX Green"), a leading developer and manufacturer of cannabis cultivation inputs and services, today announced that it has appointed cannabis veteran executive, Gary Santo, as its new chief executive officer, replacing Wes Matelich, who will remain on the board as an advisor.

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  • "With such a strong foundation in place, RX Green Technologies is ready to scale," continued Mr. Matelich.
  • "I'm excited to join a company with RX Green's strong operational foundation and great reputation," said Mr. Santo.
  • Put simply, for growers seeking to improve harvest yields while reducing their COGS, RX Green is one of the best kept secrets in the industry.
  • I look forward to building upon the great work that Wes and the team have done to ensure that RX Green is a secret no more."

Iron Bow Names Don Cook as Vice President of Sales for SLED

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Iron Bow Technologies , the leading technology solutions provider to government, education, commercial, and healthcare markets, today announced seasoned industry sales leader, Don Cook, as its new Vice President of Sales for state and local governments and educational institutions (SLED).

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  • Iron Bow Technologies , the leading technology solutions provider to government, education, commercial, and healthcare markets, today announced seasoned industry sales leader, Don Cook, as its new Vice President of Sales for state and local governments and educational institutions (SLED).
  • In his new role, Cook will be focused on bringing a multi-disciplinary approach to business capture, thought leadership, and outcome-based selling.
  • Prior to joining Iron Bow, Cook was Director of Sales for Cisco's K-12, Higher Education, State and City/County Government for the Central East region.
  • “Don has a proven track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and a reputation as a leader who drives innovation,” said Sean Robertson, Chief Growth Officer at Iron Bow.

From BlueML to MLY: Explorance's Game-Changing AI-Powered Feedback Analytics Platform Takes Center Stage at HR Tech and EDUCAUSE

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Explorance is excited to announce the rebranding of BlueML to MLY, a revolutionary advancement in the field of feedback analytics.

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  • Explorance is excited to announce the rebranding of BlueML to MLY, a revolutionary advancement in the field of feedback analytics.
  • Pronounced as "mi-lee", MLY signifies both gentle strength and unwavering dedication, encapsulating the essence of this innovative AI platform.
  • It represents a significant leap forward in feedback analytics, equipping organizations to harness the true potential of employee and student feedback to drive performance and excellence."
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to witness how MLY revolutionizes feedback analytics and shapes the future of HR and Higher Education.

Venbrook Launches National Higher Ed Division To Deliver Complete Risk Management Solutions for Schools, Students, And Staff; Alison Myers At The Helm

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venbrook Group, LLC ("Venbrook"), one of the largest independent insurance distribution and services firms in the U.S., today announced the formation of a national Higher Education division to bring a holistic approach to risk management solutions for K-12 schools, universities, faculty, staff, and students for all their insurance needs. The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President. 

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  • The new division falls under Venbrook's Employee Benefits vertical, led by Alison Myers ("Myers"), Executive Vice President.
  • Venbrook's new Higher Ed division will tailor customized risk management solutions for campuses across the U.S., helping schools identify insurance needs and relieve staff from the complexity and administration of policy implementation.
  • Conway will focus on the strategic direction of the division and help grow the national footprint of the company's Higher Ed offering.
  • "We are excited about the launch of our Higher Ed division and bringing Mike on board to grow our platform," said Myers.