Metropolitan Community College

Kansas City’s Metropolitan Community College Adds YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform To its Suite of High-Impact Ed-Tech Tools

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City has expanded its suite of ed-tech tools with the addition of YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform.

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  • Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City has expanded its suite of ed-tech tools with the addition of YuJa Verity Test Proctoring Platform.
  • The institution also uses the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform and YuJa Himalayas Enterprise Archiving Platform.
  • YuJa Verity allows instructors to create and administer proctored assessments to students, safeguarding the integrity of assessments with robust features that help prevent cheating.
  • The institution issued an RFP seeking a test proctoring platform that enabled a variety of testing workflows, including the ability for test-takers to complete Canvas and third-party exams.

Industry-Leading Collision Engineering Program Expands to Metropolitan Community College

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.

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  • ST. LOUIS, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation , today announced Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Omaha, Nebraska, will offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP) curriculum as part of its existing Auto Collision Technology program.
  • "We are excited to grow our Auto Collision Technology program to support the needs of local industry and educate and train the next generation of skilled workers for this high-demand field."
  • In addition to MCC, the Program is available at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; and Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois.
  • MCC's Auto Collision Technology program is currently accepting applications for the first cohort of CEP students, with classes beginning later this year.

College of DuPage Names Bill Dial as New Vice President for Human Resources

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Bill Dial is bringing nearly 20 years of human resources experience in higher education to his new role as Vice President for Human Resources at College of DuPage.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Bill Dial is bringing nearly 20 years of human resources experience in higher education to his new role as Vice President for Human Resources at College of DuPage.
  • As Vice President for Human Resources, Dial will lead the strategy and implementation of a multi-layered division that focuses on key initiatives such as employee learning, professional/organizational development, recruitment, benefits and employee relations.
  • College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo is impressed with Dial's background and the knowledge he will bring to his new role.
  • "I really enjoyed the human side of learning and development, and she asked if I had ever thought about human resources," he said.

National MSO Crash Champions Sponsoring Collision Engineering Program Talent at College of Lake County

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

"It Takes an Industry to Raise a Technician"

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  • College of Lake County CEP students with Crash Champions owners and mentors.
  • "The growing demand for highly trained collision repair technicians is well documented," said Crash Champions Founder and CEO Matt Ebert.
  • "Schools don't just need employers, we need partners," said Octavio Cavazos, automotive collision repair instructor at College of Lake County.
  • In addition to the College of Lake County, the Collision Engineering Program is active at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Missouri; Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California; Collin College in Allen, Texas; Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas; Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois; and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ford Motor Company Fund and Enterprise Holdings Foundation Expand Collision Engineering Program to Parkland College

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The program expansion is made possible through the cross-industry partnership between the two automotive leaders announced in January.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund have announced that the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program in Champaign, Illinois, has been selected as the seventh school to offer the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP).
  • "Parkland College is re-engaging the collision repair community through a newly designed apprenticeship technician training program.
  • Parkland College currently has a Ford ASSET Program , a two-year program supporting the demand for entry-level service technicians with certifications from Ford.
  • Enrollment for the Parkland College Automotive Collision Repair Program is now open with classes beginning in fall 2023.

Metropolitan Community College to Modernize Operations Across Five Campuses with Ellucian Banner SaaS

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Monday, May 1, 2023

RESTON, Va. and KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, today announced that Metropolitan Community College ("MCC") has selected Ellucian's Banner SaaS platform to modernize its existing technology infrastructure, strengthening institutional resiliency and optimizing student outcomes. A new Ellucian customer, Metropolitan Community College serves more than 20,000 students across five campuses and joins more than 2,900 universities and colleges, across 50 countries, who partner with Ellucian to manage critical institutional processes.

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  • A new Ellucian customer, Metropolitan Community College serves more than 20,000 students across five campuses and joins more than 2,900 universities and colleges, across 50 countries, who partner with Ellucian to manage critical institutional processes.
  • Dr. Kimberly Beatty, MCC Chancellor, expressed enthusiasm about the change to Ellucian and said it can't get here quickly enough.
  • "MCC is excited to partner with Ellucian to transform and modernize the way we do business," Dr. Beatty said.
  • Ellucian supports MCC's vision and institutional objectives by delivering innovation, integration, and information through a successful implementation of the Banner SaaS platform.

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

Automotive Industry Leaders Enterprise and Ford Partner to Expand Collision Engineering Program

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, today announced a strategic partnership with Ford Motor Company Fund to support the growth of the industry-leading Collision Engineering Program (CEP). The new industry partnership will expand the CEP to a new college that will become the seventh school to offer the two-year apprenticeship model, founded by Enterprise Holdings Foundation and Ranken Technical College, to attract and develop entry-level talent to fill essential roles within the collision repair industry.

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  • "This is an exciting time to support students pursuing careers in collision engineering," said Mike Schmidt, economic mobility director at Ford Motor Company Fund.
  • Throughout the Program, students learn in both classrooms and modern collision engineering facilities where industry experts provide real-world education as students work toward earning their associate degree.
  • "Widespread industry support is vital to addressing the worker shortage and skills gap, and to ensuring the success of the Collision Engineering Program," said Mary Mahoney, vice president at Enterprise Holdings.
  • TechForce is honored to partner with CEP and Ford Fund to administer the Ford Fund scholarships."

MCC to Launch First Mobile Device Repair Certification Program in Postsecondary Education

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Community College, CTIA and iFixOmaha today announced the launch of the first ever postsecondary education mobile device repair certification program. The first MCC Mobile Device Repair Academy is scheduled to launch in the spring quarter at MCC Digital Express, the College's state-of-the-art, digital library recently opened on the Fort Omaha Campus.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Metropolitan Community College, CTIA and iFixOmaha today announced the launch of the first ever postsecondary education mobile device repair certification program.
  • The first MCC Mobile Device Repair Academy is scheduled to launch in the spring quarter at MCC Digital Express, the College's state-of-the-art, digital library recently opened on the Fort Omaha Campus.
  • The WISE Certification program was established in 2019 by CTIA, the wireless industry association, after years of coordinated efforts by more than 50 organizations across the spectrum of the wireless industry.
  • By establishing standards for employee training and best practices for mobile device repair, the program provides consumers with a predictable, high-quality repair experience.

CommunityAmerica Credit Union Announce Community Access Centers

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Monday, August 29, 2022

LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CommunityAmerica Credit Union is excited to announce the unveiling of their new Community Access Centers, a brand new concept and the first of its kind in Kansas City. The first location will open in partnership with Metropolitan Community College in Hickman Mills on August 30 following a grand opening event.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CommunityAmerica Credit Union is excited to announce the unveiling of their new Community Access Centers, a brand new concept and the first of its kind in Kansas City.
  • "Our Mission at Metropolitan Community College is `Preparing Students, Serving Communities and Creating Opportunities for All,'" said Dr. Kim Beatty, Chancellor of Metropolitan Community College.
  • "This new center is a fantastic opportunity to expand that mission into South Kansas City and to further strengthen our close and long-standing partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union."
  • CommunityAmerica Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with more than 260,000 member-owners nationwide and more than $4.6 billion in assets, ranking it among the nation's 100 largest credit unions.