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Registration Now Open for Ellucian Live 2023

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

RESTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that registration has opened for Ellucian Live 2023, the industry's premier global technology conference. The conference represents Ellucian's annual gathering of thousands of professionals dedicated to driving the success of higher ed institutions and students through technological innovation. The action-packed live event will be held March 26-29, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

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  • Premier Education Technology Conference Convenes Community to Embrace the Evolution of Higher Education with Insights, Inspiration, and Connections for Student Success
    RESTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian , the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that registration has opened for Ellucian Live 2023, the industry's premier global technology conference.
  • The action-packed live event will be held March 26-29, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
  • Ellucian Live 2023 will include three days of impactful panel discussions, product updates, company and peer-led sessions, executive and special guest keynotes, an interactive exhibit hall, networking opportunities and more.
  • Ellucian is the market leader charting the digital future of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-ready technology solutions and services.

South University's online programs to donate toys to over 140 children in Pittsburgh area through the 9th Annual Giving Tree Toy Drive

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are a magical time for many, but families struggling to make ends meet need a little help to ensure the magic reaches their homes. South University's online programs (SUO) and South Cares coordinated for the ninth year in a row a robust toy drive to support Pittsburgh community families in need this holiday season.

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  • South University's online programs (SUO) and South Cares coordinated for the ninth year in a row a robust toy drive to support Pittsburgh community families in need this holiday season.
  • Impressively fulfilling the wishlists of over 140 kids, the South Cares team purchased all of the toys for the toy drive.
  • "Our annual toy drive is one of my favorite impact programs here at South Cares," said Valerie Arenth, Admissions Representative (SUO) and South Cares Chair.
  • For more information on South University's online programs and South Cares, please contact Valerie Arenth at 412-537-4147 or [email protected] .

Atlanta University Center Consortium Launches New Institute to Increase Black Engineers

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Monday, November 7, 2022

ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced 40 percent of all Black engineers in America. The Atlanta University Center Consortium (www.aucenter.edu), with an established Dual Degree Engineering Program, has contributed to this number for over five decades with a mission to increase the number of Black engineers.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Historically Black Colleges and Universities have produced 40 percent of all Black engineers in America.
  • The Atlanta University Center Consortium ( www.aucenter.edu ), with an established Dual Degree Engineering Program, has contributed to this number for over five decades with a mission to increase the number of Black engineers.
  • Atlanta University Center Consortium expands efforts to increase the number of Black engineers in the nation.
  • IDEA will create the first institute in the nation at a consortium of historically black, private, liberal arts higher education institutions focused on dual-degree engineering.

ConvergeOne Receives the Cisco 2022 Webex Partner of the Year Award | Americas, Security Partner of the Year Award | West and Four Gulf States Region Awards

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Friday, November 4, 2022

ConvergeOne, a Cisco Gold Certified partner, also received four Gulf State Region Partner Awards, including Collaboration Partner of the Year, Security Partner of the Year, Public Sector Partner of the Year and Public Sector Partner Account Executive of the Year (awarded to Mike Kerr).

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  • ConvergeOne, a Cisco Gold Certified partner, also received four Gulf State Region Partner Awards, including Collaboration Partner of the Year, Security Partner of the Year, Public Sector Partner of the Year and Public Sector Partner Account Executive of the Year (awarded to Mike Kerr).
  • For the Western Region, ConvergeOne was named Security Partner of the Year.
  • "ConvergeOne and Cisco share a desire to help customers modernize and adapt at pace in this rapidly changing world.
  • ConvergeOne has continually been recognized as a top Cisco partner to demonstrate innovation, business growth, alignment with Cisco's strategic priorities and commitment to Cisco.

National First-Generation College Celebration to honor first-generation student and alumni accomplishments on November 8

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 8, 2022, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, will lead the national efforts for the sixth annual First-Generation College Celebration.

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  • On 11/8, COE & the Center for First-generation Student Success lead the 6th annual First-Generation College Celebration.
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni," said COE president Maureen Hoyler.
  • "The First-Generation College Celebration brings attention to the accomplishments of a population representing one-third of all currently enrolled college students," said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president at the Center for First-generation Student Success.
  • To learn more about the First-Generation College Celebration, view the Media Kit, or see highlights from past celebrations, visit the National First-Generation College Celebration page .

Instructure Research Reveals Higher Education's New Directive as Students Demand Flexibility and Return on Investment

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure, the maker of Canvas, recently released its annual global report focused on the state of higher education. Key findings from the report include the factors that lead to student success, what's hindering students from succeeding and important elements for measuring success, such as the importance of mental health support for students. View the full report: State of Student Success and Engagement in Higher Education.

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  • "We are seeing a growing group of non-traditional students that demand change in the way institutions offer courses," said Melissa Loble, chief customer experience officer at Instructure.
  • "Learners are looking for flexibility and an emphasis on career skills in preparation for entering the workforce.
  • In its third year, the "State of Higher Education" research reflects a survey of over 7,500 current students, administrators and faculty from 23 countries representing a mixture of two-year, four-year, public and private higher education institutions.
  • Preparing students for a career path aftergraduation, whether they are traditional students, part-time students, or mid-career, is still the primary concern of students, faculty and administrators.

ConvergeOne Collaborates with Redox to Deliver an Improved Patient Experience for Healthcare Organizations

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

With the integration of Redox, C1Conversations makes it possible for healthcare organizations to deliver an improved patient experience in weeks rather than months.

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  • With the integration of Redox, C1Conversations makes it possible for healthcare organizations to deliver an improved patient experience in weeks rather than months.
  • With Redox integration, C1Conversations' Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA) will deliver market-leading patient experience automation and optimization in multiple languages, with record voice and digital containment rates.
  • "As the quintessential thought leader in customer and agent experience (C/AX), ConvergeOne understands the dynamics of the contact center space and its intricate impact on healthcare organizations.
  • Connecting to more than 30,000 healthcare organizations, Redox provides a composable software experience across the healthcare ecosystem.

The University of San Diego Celebrates the Grand Opening of One of the Most Innovative Buildings in Business Higher Education

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Monday, October 3, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of San Diego (USD) is celebrating the grand opening of the Knauss Center for Business Education , one of the most innovative buildings in business higher education and home to the newly named Knauss School of Business .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of San Diego (USD) is celebrating the grand opening of the Knauss Center for Business Education , one of the most innovative buildings in business higher education and home to the newly named Knauss School of Business .
  • The Free Enterprise Institute makes entrepreneurship accessible by providing practical education and resources to students, startups and investors.
  • More than $190 million has been invested in growing new businesses through the Knauss School of Business' San Diego Angel Conference.
  • The Ahlers Center for International Business has partnered with the San Diego Chamber of Commerce to produce the CaliBaja Regional Economy report.

Mongoose Launches Cadence Chat Solution to Reach Students, Promote Student Success, and Battle Enrollment Declines

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Cadence Chat is a new solution thats built into Mongooses Cadence product suite, which is focused on helping higher education institutions streamline communications and enhance relationships throughout the student lifecycle, in part to combat declining enrollment and retention rates .

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  • Cadence Chat is a new solution thats built into Mongooses Cadence product suite, which is focused on helping higher education institutions streamline communications and enhance relationships throughout the student lifecycle, in part to combat declining enrollment and retention rates .
  • Mongoose clients will have access to live chat with the option to add automated Chat playbooks for Admissions/Enrollment and Student Success teams, with more playbook versions to be introduced.
  • Mongooses proven best practices empower teams to successfully meet enrollment and retention goals for more positive overall student outcomes.
  • Cadence engagement solutions empowers 750+ institutions to advance and inspire students success by increasing enrollment, engagement, retention, and alumni gifts.

Practical Solutions for Faculty: Planning and Designing a Course - A Curated Collection of the Best Programs About the Key Concepts in Creating a College-level Course - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Practical Solutions for Faculty: Planning and Designing a Course provides an overview of-as well as practical steps to implement-key concepts in creating a college-level course: Planning, Backward Design, Assessment and Grading, and Universal Design for Learning.

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  • Practical Solutions for Faculty: Planning and Designing a Course provides an overview of-as well as practical steps to implement-key concepts in creating a college-level course: Planning, Backward Design, Assessment and Grading, and Universal Design for Learning.
  • Each area contains short programs that cover highly important questions and topics related to successfully planning and designing a course.
  • Learn from expert educators as you refine and improve your courses with Practical Solutions for Faculty: Planning and Designing a Course.
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    Practical Solutions for Faculty: Planning and Designing a Course This Online Course is a curated collection of the best programs about the key concepts in creating a college-level course.