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Softdocs partners with the California Community Colleges to provide document management and process automation solutions to colleges across the state

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Softdocs, the leading process automation and document management solutions provider for educational institutions, has entered into a partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges CollegeBuys program to help modernize on-campus operations for the 116 community colleges. With this partnership, schools across California, including the California Community Colleges, the University of California system, and the California State University system, as well as private institutions within the state, will have access to Softdocs' suite of solutions through CollegeBuys, which serves as an institutional purchasing program. The Softdocs suite includes document management, online forms, workflow automation, eSignatures, and integrations to core systems on campus.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Softdocs, the leading process automation and document management solutions provider for educational institutions, has entered into a partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges CollegeBuys program to help modernize on-campus operations for the 116 community colleges.
  • The Softdocs suite includes document management, online forms, workflow automation, eSignatures, and integrations to core systems on campus.
  • "We're excited about the partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges," said Adam Park, CEO of Softdocs.
  • Softdocs develops document management, electronic forms, workflow automation, eSignature, and print customization solutions for the higher education and K-12 markets.

Biocept Reports an Increase in COVID-19 RT-PCR Testing Volume with Spread of the Omicron Variant

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Friday, January 21, 2022
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(Nasdaq: BIOC), a leading provider of molecular diagnostic assays, products and services, announces that COVID-19 RT-PCR testing volume has increased in 2022 with the emergence of the Omicron variant.

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  • (Nasdaq: BIOC), a leading provider of molecular diagnostic assays, products and services, announces that COVID-19 RT-PCR testing volume has increased in 2022 with the emergence of the Omicron variant.
  • RT-PCR COVID-19 testing, like the testing we offer, is highly sensitive and more accurate than a rapid antigen test, said Michael Dugan, MD, Biocepts Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
  • Omicron variant cases notably lose the S gene target and can easily be missed by a single gene PCR test or single protein rapid antigen.
  • We have ample laboratory capacity to perform COVID-19 testing at these higher levels and are working to add staff, as needed.

TimelyMD Partners with Foundation for California Community Colleges to Provide Students 24/7 Telehealth Support for Medical, Mental Health and Basic Needs

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Californias Budget Act of 2021 includes $30 million in ongoing local assistance funds to support expanding the availability of mental health services available to California community college students.

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  • Californias Budget Act of 2021 includes $30 million in ongoing local assistance funds to support expanding the availability of mental health services available to California community college students.
  • This ongoing support comes at a critical time as around 60% of California community college students experience basic needs insecurity.
  • This new partnership with FoundationCCC aims to bring access to TimelyMDs 24/7 telehealth services to all California community colleges.
  • The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit foundation to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office.

Biocept Implements COVID-19 Testing Program at Select California Community Colleges, Supporting Testing Needs for Students and Staff Amid Pandemic

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Since launching SARS-CoV-2 testing services for customers in June 2020, the company has received more than 570,000 samples for processing.

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  • Since launching SARS-CoV-2 testing services for customers in June 2020, the company has received more than 570,000 samples for processing.
  • Many California community colleges have established COVID-19 vaccine and testing policies for students and staff.
  • To support these efforts, Biocept is providing PCR-based COVID-19 testing services that include conveniently located onsite sample collection at college campuses.
  • Biocept began offering COVID-19 testing to California community colleges in April 2021, due to its partnership with the Foundation of California Community Colleges and the CollegeBuys program.

NxtGen Technologies provides California community colleges access to "Trase" COVID-19 Contract Tracing Solutions

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Friday, January 8, 2021
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NxtGen Technologies (NxtGen) announced a partnership today with the Foundation for California Community Colleges' (Foundation) purchasing program, CollegeBuys.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NxtGen Technologies (NxtGen) announced a partnership today with the Foundation for California Community Colleges' (Foundation) purchasing program, CollegeBuys.
  • NxtGen Technologies is a San Diego based system and technology provider focusing on EdTech, Smart Cities/Campuses, Connectivity and Mobility.
  • The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit foundation to the California community colleges Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office.
  • The Foundation's mission is to benefit, support, and enhance the missions of the California community colleges system, the largest higher education system in the nation.

Invoke Learning Partners with the Foundation for California Community Colleges to Provide Augmented Analytics Solutions

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Invoke Learning announces the signing of a new multi-year agreement with the Foundation for the California Community Colleges (CCC), CollegeBuys program to provide education-focused data solutions that accelerate actionable insights to increase enrollment, retention, student success, student engagement, and more.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Invoke Learning announces the signing of a new multi-year agreement with the Foundation for the California Community Colleges (CCC), CollegeBuys program to provide education-focused data solutions that accelerate actionable insights to increase enrollment, retention, student success, student engagement, and more.
  • Sales, Executive Director, Program Development for Foundation of California Community Colleges, "This systemwide agreement with Invoke Learning ensures equal and affordable access to these technologies for every college in the system."
  • In announcing the partnership, Invoke Learning co-founder and California native, Brendan Aldrich, said, "We are thrilled to be working with the Foundation for California Community Colleges and the CollegeBuys program to help advance the capabilities of our California schools with truly innovative augmented analytics solutions that provide meaningful insights."
  • Founded by education technology innovators, Brendan Aldrich and Lige Hensley,Invoke Learning is an education-focused augmented analytics company empowering institutions nationwide with accelerated insights via their groundbreaking solutions.

Anthem Blue Cross Foundation Awards $465,000 to Increase Basic Needs Support for California Community College Students

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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Anthem Blue Cross Foundations generous donation will approximately double the number of healthcare students receiving aid.

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Foundations generous donation will approximately double the number of healthcare students receiving aid.
  • We are incredibly grateful for the support the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation has provided to California Community College students through this gift, said Keetha Mills, President and CEO of the Foundation for California Community Colleges.
  • The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit foundation to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and Chancellor's Office.
  • Through charitable grant making, the Anthem Blue Cross Foundation LLC, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association promotes Anthem Blue Crosss commitment to improving lives and communities.

Coastline College’s Cybersecurity Program Receives the Exemplary Program Award for 2020

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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ORANGE COUNTY, CA, Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has awarded Coastline Colleges Cybersecurity program the Exemplary Program Award, one of two colleges out of the 115 California community colleges for 2020.

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, CA, Jan. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has awarded Coastline Colleges Cybersecurity program the Exemplary Program Award, one of two colleges out of the 115 California community colleges for 2020.
  • Sponsored annually by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the Board of Governors established the Exemplary Program Award in 1991 to recognize outstanding community college programs that support the community college mission and serve as models for other community colleges.
  • Coastlines Cybersecurity program offers a traditional 60-unit Associate of Science degree, in addition to a number of certificates.
  • We are honored for Coastline Colleges Cybersecurity program to be selected to receive the 2020 Exemplary Program Award from the Board of Governors.

Portfolium Partners with Foundation for California Community Colleges

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, Oct 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) has partnered with Portfolium to offer their Student Success platform to the California Community Colleges through the Foundation's purchasing program, CollegeBuys.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) has partnered with Portfolium to offer their Student Success platform to the California Community Colleges through the Foundation's purchasing program, CollegeBuys.
  • Through Portfolium's agreement with CollegeBuys, colleges can now use Portfolium to help students reflect on learning, assess learning outcomes, measure and certify competencies.
  • The Foundation and Portfolium partnership is timely as community colleges are looking to increase their effectiveness and make significant gains in the number of students who complete a certificate or degree or transfer, and are employed in their chosen field.
  • As of 2018, over 4M+ students from 3,600+ colleges, universities and high schools use Portfolium to manage and align competency assessment, student success, and career readiness programs.

Portfolium Poised to Support California Community College CTE Initiative

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The state of California has begun a $248 million investment into Career Technical Education (CTE) for California Community Colleges (CCC) with the primary objective of funding innovative ways to fill the middle-skills gap.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The state of California has begun a $248 million investment into Career Technical Education (CTE) for California Community Colleges (CCC) with the primary objective of funding innovative ways to fill the middle-skills gap.
  • As the leading Student Success platform connecting learning with opportunity, Portfolium's unique educational technology and partnership with both the Foundation for California Community Colleges (FCCC) and Cal State University System proves the platform to be crucial in supporting the initiative.
  • As the only Student Success Network , Portfolium addresses many of the challenges cited by the initiative, including the need to:
    Watch a short video to learn about the Portfolium Student Success Network.
  • As of 2018, over 4M+ students from 3,600+ colleges, universities and high schools use Portfolium to manage and align competency assessment, student success, and career readiness programs.