Wisconsin Technical College System

Wisconsin College breaks student barriers as global leader of OER

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Over the last decade, the cost of college textbooks has risen four times faster than inflation, according to CBS News.

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  • Over the last decade, the cost of college textbooks has risen four times faster than inflation, according to CBS News.
  • According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, textbook prices have risen more than 1,000 percent in the span of 40 years.
  • Since 2013, CVTC has been a leader in the development of open education resources (OER).
  • With these initiatives and our strong partnerships, we are rewriting the narrative of education, dismantling the barriers that have hindered progress.

Nicolet College Selects YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to Replace its Former Video Learning Product with a Comprehensive, All-in-One Solution

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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One of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, Nicolet College has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to replace its former Video Learning Platform, Techsmith Knowmia.

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  • One of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, Nicolet College has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to replace its former Video Learning Platform, Techsmith Knowmia.
  • Techsmith Knowmia was acquired and the company has phased out enterprise education video hosting.
  • With the YuJa Video Platform, the institution has a powerful solution that not only enables the creation, editing, management and distribution of media and course content, but integrates with D2L Brightspace, the college’s learning management system.
  • Several other institutions in the system already license products in YuJa’s suite of ed-tech tools, including Blackhawk Technical College, Madison Area Technical College, and Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Church Mutual® names new president

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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(a stock insurer) promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

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  • (a stock insurer) promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president of the company, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
  • “We have named an exceptional incumbent president,” said John “Jay” Williams, chairman of Church Mutual’s board.
  • “Alan is well-qualified, well-prepared and the right person to lead Church Mutual, first as president and later as president and CEO.
  • He was promoted to president – subsidiaries in February 2020 and promoted to executive vice president and president - subsidiaries in May 2021.

Church Mutual® names new assistant vice president – IT chief information security officer

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Niclas Vaernhoej has been named assistant vice president IT chief information security officer for Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1

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  • Niclas Vaernhoej has been named assistant vice president IT chief information security officer for Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1
    Prior to joining Church Mutual, Vaernhoej served as the assistant vice president IT security at Nassau Financial Group, where he facilitated a healthy and productive dialogue between IT Operations and Enterprise Risk toward operational risk management.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • In addition to insurance, Church Mutual provides a spectrum of value-added solutions that benefit its customers.
  • 1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.

Church Mutual® appoints new director to its board

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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I am so excited to be joining Church Mutuals board of directors, Concannon said.

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  • I am so excited to be joining Church Mutuals board of directors, Concannon said.
  • My experience in the insurance industry and now working to advise other organizations makes me especially prepared to help lead Church Mutual into the future.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • 1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.

Two Years: CM Wildfire Solutions™ Achieves 730-Day, No-Structures-Lost Milestone

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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This achievement is a direct result of the CM Wildfire Solutions program and the diligent team that administers it.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement is a direct result of the CM Wildfire Solutions program and the diligent team that administers it.
  • The last time an insured structure was lost to wildfire in a CM Solutions-eligible state was in the Glass Fire in California on Sept. 29, 2020.
  • Church Mutuals CM Wildfire Solutions program uses sophisticated technology to track a wildfire and determine its path.
  • The CM Wildfire Solutions team will remain on deck to keep threatened buildings protected.

Church Mutual® ranked among top 30 most successful private Wisconsin companies

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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(a stock insurer) 1 announced today that it ranked among the top 30 private companies on Deloittes 2022 Wisconsin 75 , a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue.

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  • (a stock insurer) 1 announced today that it ranked among the top 30 private companies on Deloittes 2022 Wisconsin 75 , a ranking of the 75 largest private companies in Wisconsin, based on sales revenue.
  • "For the 20th year, Deloitte is proud to recognize the economic and community impact of the largest 75 private companies in Wisconsin the Wisconsin 75.
  • Church Mutual has been included on the Wisconsin 75 list eight times.
  • Additionally, Church Mutual received a distinguished performer award in the innovation category in the 2019 Wisconsin 75 awards.

Church Mutual® Announces Leadership Promotion

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer), has promoted Craig Huss to vice president chief information officer.

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  • Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer), has promoted Craig Huss to vice president chief information officer.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • In addition to insurance, Church Mutual provides a spectrum of value-added solutions that benefit its customers.
  • 1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.

Trio of Wisconsin technical colleges select Anthology Student, Anthology solutions

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology , a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced new partnerships with three colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System Northwood Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College and Mid-State Technical College to deploy Anthology Student as well as a host of Anthology's Enterprise Resources, Enterprise Performance, Assessment Management, Enrollment and Retention, Career Development and Alumni and Advancement solutions.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthology , a leading provider of education solutions that support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced new partnerships with three colleges within the Wisconsin Technical College System Northwood Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College and Mid-State Technical College to deploy Anthology Student as well as a host of Anthology's Enterprise Resources, Enterprise Performance, Assessment Management, Enrollment and Retention, Career Development and Alumni and Advancement solutions.
  • "We're committed to serving these learners across Wisconsin and excited about the possibilities deploying more Anthology solutions can unlock for these colleges."
  • Northwood and Lakeshore Technical Colleges will also utilize Anthology Reach, Apply and Succeed, as well as Anthology Digital Assistant and Course Evaluations.
  • Mid-State, one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and industry credentials in a variety of high-demand fields.

Church Mutual® Appoints New Director to Its Board

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Church Mutual is a storied institution that has done so much for so many in the communities it serves, said Stanley.

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  • Church Mutual is a storied institution that has done so much for so many in the communities it serves, said Stanley.
  • Church Mutual markets most lines of commercial property and liability insurance, including multi-peril, workers' compensation and commercial auto insurance.
  • In addition to insurance, Church Mutual provides a spectrum of value-added solutions that benefit its customers.
  • 1Church Mutual is a stock insurer whose policyholders are members of the parent mutual holding company formed on 1/1/20.