American College of Education

American College of Education Partners with Second-Largest Childcare Provider in North America, Learning Care Group

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ® (ACE) announced a new strategic alliance with the second-largest childcare provider in North America, Learning Care Group (LCG). The partnership creates educational pathways for early childhood professionals through three-course bundles as part of LCG's recent expansion of professional development and educational training.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ® ( ACE ) announced a new strategic alliance with the second-largest childcare provider in North America, Learning Care Group ( LCG ).
  • The partnership creates educational pathways for early childhood professionals through three-course bundles as part of LCG's recent expansion of professional development and educational training.
  • "ACE's education solutions help employers retain and upskill their educators affordably," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said.
  • "We're proud of this partnership and believe that supporting LCG is a positive contribution to strengthening human capital in early childhood education."

American College of Education Expands Program Accessibility for Business Professionals through ZSchool Partnership

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ® (ACE) has partnered with Zschool, an online education provider who collaborates with leading universities and organizations to facilitate executive and business education. Completers of ZSchool programs can now seamlessly apply their eligible credits to an ACE certificate or master's program.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ® ( ACE ) has partnered with Zschool , an online education provider who collaborates with leading universities and organizations to facilitate executive and business education.
  • ZSchool is aligned with ACE's mission to equip business professionals with the skills needed for career advancement that generates a return on investment.
  • "We're excited for the opportunities this partnership will provide for business professionals nationwide," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said.
  • "The partnership enables more business professionals to see their goal of career advancement come to fruition at an affordable cost."

New Program Gives High School Students Job Training and Placement in Allied Healthcare Careers

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Monday, October 23, 2023

After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program for high school students to earn a nationally recognized credential in Allied Healthcare and Health IT careers.

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  • After a comprehensive and successful two-year pilot with more than 900 students, MedCerts has launched a training program for high school students to earn a nationally recognized credential in Allied Healthcare and Health IT careers.
  • The new program combines online training and, if needed as part of the certification, a residential experience in a healthcare setting guided by healthcare professionals.
  • For many students, securing a job right after high school with college credits in hand could make higher education more attainable.
  • MedCerts has opened the program to public and private schools for the 2023-24 school year, to be managed through career centers, vocational training, or existing healthcare training programs and academies.

 Ingenovis Health ACT Program Introduces Latest Benefit: New Educational Opportunities for Clinicians, Employees

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Ingenovis Health , a leading healthcare talent provider, recently announced a new tuition discount program in partnership with American College of Education ( ACE ).

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  • Ingenovis Health , a leading healthcare talent provider, recently announced a new tuition discount program in partnership with American College of Education ( ACE ).
  • Through this collaboration, a range of flexible and affordable online programs are now available to Ingenovis Health clinicians and corporate employees.
  • The new benefit comes as part of Ingenovis Health’s ACT (Advocacy.
  • This newest initiative continues to cultivate the ecosystem of opportunities by advocating for employees and clinicians, while offering career development and escalation across its family of brands.

Scale Computing Continues to Deliver High-Performing, Resilient, and Scalable IT Infrastructure to Educational Institutions

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

These educational institutions require powerful systems that can run workloads with speed and efficiency," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.

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  • These educational institutions require powerful systems that can run workloads with speed and efficiency," said Jeff Ready, CEO and co-founder of Scale Computing.
  • "The Scale Computing Platform is simple to use and easy to manage.
  • The Scale Computing Platform enhances learning experiences in the classroom, the campus, and beyond by delivering agile, always-on IT across a variety of environments.
  • Willard Public Schools , an award-winning public school system in Willard, Missouri, has partnered with Scale Computing since 2011 for its long-term, future-proof IT infrastructure to power its educational institutions.

American College of Education® Announces Dr. Jodi Feikema as the New Provost and Chief Academic Officer

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education (ACE), a leading online college, announced Dr. Jodi Feikema as its new provost and chief academic officer. With comprehensive senior and executive academic leadership experience, Dr. Feikema will lead the college's academic initiatives and continue its upward growth in offering flexible, affordable and high-quality programs in education, nursing, healthcare, leadership, business and more.

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  • Dr. Feikema brings senior executive experience in higher education, educational technology, product development, human resource services and more
    INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ( ACE ), a leading online college, announced Dr. Jodi Feikema as its new provost and chief academic officer.
  • "We're excited to have Dr. Feikema join the ACE family and team of executive leaders," ACE President and CEO Geordie Hyland said.
  • "It's a pleasure to have Dr. Jodi Feikema join our team," ACE Board of Trustees Chairperson Dr. Jeri Nowakowski said.
  • We welcome her to an academic team fully devoted to successful student learning and success."

Trident University International Welcomes New Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Amanda Jandris has joined Trident University International (Trident), a member of the AIU system, as the Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies. She brings with her expertise in both online and traditional higher education with over twenty-two years of experience as an educator and administrator.

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  • Trident University International welcomes Dr. Amanda Jandris as the new dean of research and doctoral studies.
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Amanda Jandris has joined Trident University International (Trident), a member of the AIU system, as the Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies .
  • Dr. Jandris comes to Trident from the American College of Education where she served as Chair of Doctoral Research.
  • Prior to that, Dr. Jandris was a tenured Full Professor of Research at Concordia University Chicago where she served as a Department Chair, Executive Director of Doctoral Programs, Director of Academic Research, and Chaired the Institutional Review Board.

Top Ranked Online College Continues Its Commitment to Affordable Healthcare Education with New Public Health Programs

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education (ACE) launched two new public health programs – a Master of Public Health and Micro-credential in Public Health and Health Leadership. The programs aim to prepare students to be change agents in public health policy by building the skills needed to develop, implement and evaluate public health programs and services.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American College of Education ( ACE ) launched two new public health programs – a Master of Public Health and Micro-credential in Public Health and Health Leadership .
  • The programs aim to prepare students to be change agents in public health policy by building the skills needed to develop, implement and evaluate public health programs and services.
  • Students who complete the Master of Public Health will be equipped to work in areas including epidemiology, biostatistics, disaster readiness and response, public health assessment, ethics, health economics, budgeting, health disparities and diversity.
  • Coursework integrates competencies from Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH ) and prepares graduates to take the Certified in Public Health ( CPH ) exam.

Climb Credit Releases Report on Career Growth Outcomes for American College of Education®

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

As outlined in their report , surveyed students who used Climb to attend an ACE program saw not only a 95% graduation rate, but also a 97% job placement rate.

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  • As outlined in their report , surveyed students who used Climb to attend an ACE program saw not only a 95% graduation rate, but also a 97% job placement rate.
  • All outcomes information has been collected by Climb on a good-faith-efforts basis; however, this information relies on inputs beyond Climb's ability to test or control.
  • Climb (NMLS# 1240013) is an innovative student payment platform that makes career advancement more accessible, affordable, and accountable than ever before.
  • American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing.

American College of Education® Launches Subject-Specific Online Programs and Principal Licensure Pathway for Educators

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Monday, November 28, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the leading providers of online and affordable higher education, American College of Education (ACE), announced it will expand its Master of Education in Advanced Studies program to include seven subject-specific master's degree programs to help educators further their expertise in specific teaching specialties. The college also announced the launch of its Certificate in Principal Preparation to enable more educators the opportunity to become a school principal in just 12 months.

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  • The college also announced the launch of its Certificate in Principal Preparation to enable more educators the opportunity to become a school principal in just 12 months.
  • This effort, along with our new principal licensure pathway, is part of our unwavering commitment to provide meaningful opportunities for educators to enhance their skills."
  • ACE's new Certificate in Principal Preparation is for educators who already have a master's degree and are aiming to upskill and earn principal licensure within their state.
  • American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, 100% online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing.