Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Post University Expands Partnership with Anthology; Saves Hundreds of Hours Daily for Administrative Staff using Anthology Solutions

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

BOCA RATON, Fla., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced that Post University has selected Anthology Milestone and will migrate to Blackboard Learn Ultra to continue providing an exceptional experience and further successful outcomes for students. This marks an expansion of the institution's partnership with Anthology following its initial adoption of Anthology Student and Occupation Insights in 2017.

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  • This marks an expansion of the institution's partnership with Anthology following its initial adoption of Anthology Student and Occupation Insights in 2017.
  • Over the past five years, solutions like Anthology Student have saved Post University's centralized administration hundreds of hours daily in manual processes through enterprise-wide data collection, equating to thousands of hours annually that staff can reallocate to more strategic initiatives.
  • In addition, Post University's use of Anthology technology helps the institution process over 3,000 leads each day via its Admissions Department to help drive enrollment.
  • "Thanks to Anthology, we can now meet student expectations in the digital age," said Greg Theisen, Post University Chief Information & Technology Officer.

Connecticut Sun WNBA Team and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment to Partner with Post University for Career Development

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Waterbury, Conn., April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Connecticut Sun , a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) will offer players, employees and tribal members access to Post University degree and non-degree programs through its new partnership with Post University.

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  • Waterbury, Conn., April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Connecticut Sun , a Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) will offer players, employees and tribal members access to Post University degree and non-degree programs through its new partnership with Post University.
  • I look forward to welcoming Sun players, the Mohegan Tribe and the employees of Mohegan Gaming into the Post family.
  • Post University will be the Official Education Partner of the Connecticut Sun and will be featured on a jersey patch during the next four seasons.
  • After home games, Post University students will have the opportunity to interview a member of the team and produce the "Post University, Post Game Report," giving them hands-on production and interview experience in a professional setting.

Post University Announces Education Partnership with Connecticut and Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

WATERBURY, CT, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University has announced a new partnership with Connecticut / Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs to provide access education courses to YMCA employees, as well as customized executive leadership programs for management.

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  • WATERBURY, CT, Jan. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Post University has announced a new partnership with Connecticut / Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs to provide access education courses to YMCA employees, as well as customized executive leadership programs for management.
  • Our partnership with Post University will help YMCA staff advance their education with a leading University whose commitment to community service perfectly aligns with our mission, said Jim ORourke, president of the Connecticut / Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs and chief executive officer of the Greater Waterbury YMCA.
  • The Connecticut / Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs currently serve 200,000 youth in Providence, Hartford, and Waterbury, among others.
  • The current agreement extends to YMCA personnel within the Connecticut / Rhode Island Alliance of YMCAs.

University of St. Thomas School of Nursing to Recruit Students for Fall 2022

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Monday, November 22, 2021

The University of St. Thomas' Morrison Family College of Health School of Nursing has received approvals from the three governing bodies needed to recruit its first classes for the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science and pre-licensure Master of Science nursing programs starting in fall 2022.

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  • The University of St. Thomas' Morrison Family College of Health School of Nursing has received approvals from the three governing bodies needed to recruit its first classes for the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science and pre-licensure Master of Science nursing programs starting in fall 2022.
  • "Our School of Nursing has very distinct goals around closing health equity gaps," said St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan.
  • The School of Nursing will teach students to address health inequities and change systems that produce them.
  • "The clinical placements that students who are going into nursing receive are going to look different at St. Thomas," Hang said.

National Coaching Nonprofit Releases Report Highlighting Two Decades of Impact in Education and Student Success

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTrack , the national student success nonprofit that pioneered the application of success coaching in education and workforce development, released a report highlighting more than two decades of growth, innovation and impact as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTrack , the national student success nonprofit that pioneered the application of success coaching in education and workforce development, released a report highlighting more than two decades of growth, innovation and impact as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.
  • From those early origins, InsideTrack evolved into a social impact organization with national reach, introducing new capabilities and expertise over time to help eliminate barriers to student success and equity in student outcomes and improve enrollment, persistence and completion.
  • Its Capacity Building programs enable schools to build and sustain their own coaching programs, improve outcomes and generate insights into the student experience.
  • About InsideTrack: InsideTrack is passionate about helping all learners achieve their education and career goals through the transformative power of coaching.

Minnesota Launches a Five-Year, Statewide Initiative to Boost College Completion and Student Outcomes through Coaching

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

According to research compiled by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, more than 35 million Americans, including roughly 560,000 in Minnesota, have earned some college credit but not completed a degree.

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  • According to research compiled by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, more than 35 million Americans, including roughly 560,000 in Minnesota, have earned some college credit but not completed a degree.
  • Many of these individuals carry the burden of outstanding student loan debt that can be difficult to repay without the full financial and economic benefits of a college credential.
  • This initiative will also provide valuable information to OHE as well as college campuses on the challenges and structural barriers that students face as they pursue their college credential.
  • Through strategic guidance, staff training and student coaching, we help institutions turn this feedback into actionable insights that drive better student outcomes.