http://education.sourceofnews.net/ It is ARCHIVE SITE of the press release related to education. en Copyright 2008 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:19:09 +0900 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss About AGCO Founded in 1990, AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG) (www.agcocorp.com) is a global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. AGCO offers a full product line, including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements, which are distributed through more than 3,200 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO products include the following well-known brands: AGCO®, Challenger®, Fendt®, Gleaner®, Hesston®, Massey Ferguson®, New Idea®, RoGator®, Spra-Coupe®, Sunflower®, Terra-Gator®, Valtra®, and White™ Planters. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, and in 2006 had net sales of $5.4 billion. About SumTotal Systems, Inc. SumTotal Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), is a global provider of talent and learning management solutions. SumTotal deploys mission-critical solutions designed to align goals, develop skills, assess performance, plan for succession and set compensation. SumTotal’s solutions aim to accelerate performance and profits for more than 1,500 companies and governments of all sizes, including six of the world’s 10 biggest pharmaceutical makers, six of the 10 largest automotive companies in the world, four of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, three of the world’s top five airlines, five of the six largest U.S. commercial banks and two of the world’s top five specialty retailers. Mountain View, Calif.-based SumTotal has offices across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. For more information about SumTotal's products and services, visit www.sumtotalsystems.com. SumTotal, the SumTotal logo, SumTotal Enterprise Suite, TotalLMS, TotalPerformance, and TotalCompensation are registered trademarks or trademarks of SumTotal Systems, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Safe Harbor Statement/ Forward-Looking Statements Information in this press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements represent SumTotal Systems' expectations or beliefs concerning future events. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events and are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals and objectives, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by these statements, including, but not limited to: (i) unknown errors or bugs in the SumTotal Enterprise Suite, including TotalLMS, TotalPerformance and TotalCompensation; (ii) the inability to fix in a timely fashion unanticipated bugs, errors or defects that materially impact the functionality or usability of the SumTotal Enterprise Suite; (iii) the acceptance of the SumTotal Enterprise Suite and future product offerings, both in the United States and abroad; (iv) the ability of SumTotal’s employees to successfully implement SumTotal Systems' solutions; (v) the ability to translate the use of the SumTotal Enterprise Suite into increased efficiency and performance; (vi) the ability to successfully address technological developments and standards both in the United States and abroad; and (vii) other events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in SumTotal’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company’s annual report for fiscal year 2006 on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2007, its Prospectus Supplement filed on Form 424B2 filed on May 21, 2007, Form S-3/As filed on September 28, 2006, and October 2, 2006, and its Form 8-Ks. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date of this press release, and the company assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this release. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/agco_corporation_selects_sumto.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/agco_corporation_selects_sumto.html Training Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:19:09 +0900 Web-Based Tools to Assess and Measure the Return on Wellness Investments The Benefits Roundtable, a membership program of the Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) and a leading provider of best practices, executive education, and decision-support services serving benefits executives and their staff, today announced two new additions to its existing suite of wellness-related resources at Human Resource Executive’s Tenth Anniversary HR Technology® Conference & Exposition. The conference is being held in Chicago, IL on October 10-12, 2007. The two new tools include the Wellness Returns Calculator and the Wellness Impact Assessment. Benefits Roundtable Managing Director Michal Kisilevitz commented, “Benefits executives have been struggling to find ways to measure the effectiveness of their wellness investments and to make sure they are getting high returns from these efforts. What we believe is exciting about our work is that it not only uncovered the key metric organizations need to focus on to maximize wellness returns - employee commitment to healthy behaviors – but also identifies the specific actions they must take to capture significantly greater health care cost savings and productivity improvements.” The Roundtable’s new tools leverage a robust survey of wellness impact on employee health behavior change and an actuarial model linking improvements in health behaviors to health care cost savings and reduced absenteeism. In combination, they allow an organization to both determine potential returns from wellness and to measure the actual returns achieved as a result of implementing wellness programs. About The Wellness Returns Calculator The Wellness Returns Calculator is an online tool that helps organizations to project returns from particular wellness investments. The Calculator incorporates a few simple pieces of information into the Roundtable’s proprietary model for estimating the impact of employee health behavior change. The tool helps organizations choose the right size and mix of wellness investments by providing estimates of both direct health care cost savings and productivity improvements resulting from smoking cessation, diet, and exercise program investments. The Calculator helps organizations answer three questions about potential wellness investments: * What is the direct health care cost savings potential of wellness for my organization? * What is the value of productivity improvement my organization could obtain through improved employee health? * What is the total return my organization could realize? About The Wellness Impact Assessment The Wellness Impact Assessment enables organizations to determine the impact of current wellness resources and programs by measuring changes in employee health behaviors and commitment to a healthy lifestyle over the course of specific wellness interventions. The assessment provides: * An assessment of behavioral change driven by an organization’s wellness initiatives * An estimate of the resulting ROI * Benchmarks from peer organizations * Recommendations for improving wellness program design. Benefits Roundtable Wellness Initiatives These tools join a suite of Benefits Roundtable resources that support the design, roll-out, and ongoing management of organizations’ wellness initiatives. These include, among others, a Wellness Implementation Cookbook, which provides a comprehensive set of resources for implementing wellness, and a Health Risk Assessment service, which includes survey administration and analysis and advice in driving employee participation and targeting wellness initiatives. About the Benefits Roundtable The Benefits Roundtable is a membership program of the Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD), a leading provider of insight and analysis on the most critical business challenges facing benefits executives and execution-support resources that enable organizations to apply the analysis in solving those challenges. About the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) The Corporate Executive Board Company is a leading provider of best practices research and analysis focusing on corporate strategy, operations and general management issues. The Corporate Executive Board provides an integrated set of services currently to more than 3,700 of the world’s largest and most prestigious corporations, including more than 80 percent of the Fortune 500. These services are provided primarily on an annual subscription basis and include best practices research studies, executive education seminars, customized research briefs, and Web-based access to a library of more than 300,000 corporate best practices. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/the_benefits_roundtable_adds_t.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/the_benefits_roundtable_adds_t.html Training Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:17:24 +0900 About TrainingPro TrainingPro is the national leader in mortgage education. Its mission is to elevate and enrich the mortgage industry through its innovative compliance solutions and comprehensive educational programs. With extensive experience, a proven training platform, and superior client service as its foundation, TrainingPro is the educational partner for small and large mortgage corporations as well as state industry associations and the National Association of Mortgage Brokers. TrainingPro was listed on the 2006 Inc. 500 list, conducted by Inc. Magazine, as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. For more information about TrainingPro, please visit www.TrainingPro.com. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/trainingpro_mortgage_education.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/trainingpro_mortgage_education.html Training Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:15:58 +0900 Teaming with Texas Christian University (TCU) and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center has announced today its intention of launching an environmental sustainability initiative that will address the need to preserve the earth for future generations as well as implement solutions for dealing with limited natural resources. “Our goal is to effectively adapt to limited water and energy availability while becoming a model for conference center guests, who can replicate green initiatives when they return to their families and their organizations,” said Jaynie Schultz, Owner, Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center. To help with this initiative, Garrett Creek Ranch has partnered with TCU, formerly Texas Christian University, through its Institute for Environmental Studies, and the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT). “We are on a collision course with reality,” said Tony Burgess, Prof. of Professional Practice at TCU and nationally-known naturalist. “For example, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is growing beyond a sustainable water supply. I am involved with The Ranch to help it become an active role model for North Texas and the nation.” Pat Harrison, Assistant Director and Head of Education at BRIT, hopes that her involvement will help make daily practices at The Ranch more sustainable. “This initiative is a way that Garrett Creek Ranch can show other companies how we can better conserve our natural resources.” Garrett Creek Ranch has already implemented small changes that include using environmentally-friendly CFL bulbs, re-landscaping to use native drought-resistant plant material and composting the many pounds of waste generated from the kitchen. “We hope that this initiative will help The Ranch and others get closer to the land,” said Jaynie Schultz. “All of us need to do this for ourselves and our children.” About Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center Founded in Paradise, Texas twenty years ago by Leslie Schultz, Garrett Creek Ranch is among the country’s leading conference centers for small meetings of up to one hundred guests. Now owned by Leslie’s daughter, Jaynie, the Ranch serves corporations and non-profit organizations that want a relaxed, flexible environment built to address issues involving team building, leadership development, strategic planning, and training. Garrett Creek Ranch has a return rate of 85 percent and is located less than one hour from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Photos available upon request. For more information, please visit www.garrettcreekranch.com or call 972-680-8679. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/garrett_creek_ranch_conference.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/garrett_creek_ranch_conference.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:13:14 +0900 Sales and Marketing Professionals, Trainers and Helpdesk Staff Can Easily Create Screencasts for “Anytime Anywhere” Viewing by Colleagues and Customers TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of screen capture and recording solutions, today announced the availability of Camtasia Studio 5, which dramatically simplifies the creation and distribution of screencasts. Now business professionals with no programming or multimedia expertise can create engaging demonstrations, rich marketing content, PowerPoint-based video presentations and interactive training in minutes. A one-minute overview screencast of Camtasia Studio 5 can be viewed here: http://www.techsmith.com/cs5overview “From the concept stage to final animation, Camtasia Studio 5 gives me everything I need to bring my digital drawings to life,” said Jason Ryan, supervising animator at DreamWorks Animation. “Compared to earlier versions, this new release has really been simplified so I can just focus on my presentation and not worry about the technical side. Camtasia gives me everything I need to record, edit and produce professional screencasts.” “Every organization I’ve met has expertise and information they need to share,” said Troy Stein, Camtasia Studio product manager at TechSmith. “With Camtasia Studio 5, anyone can record what they know and share it in video format. Camtasia Studio users, whether they’re in sales, marketing, training or support, get to shine like rock stars within their organizations because what they create helps make everyone more productive and helps to improve the bottom line.” Camtasia Studio automatically records exactly what a user sees on a computer screen, what they say, and how they interact with any Windows-based application or website. Individuals can then edit the interactive content and share it online in all popular streaming media formats including Flash (SWF, FLV), fixed media such as CD or DVD, or portable media players such as the Apple iPod. In addition to the many user-experience and stability enhancements, and added transitions, some of the new features in Camtasia Studio 5 include: * Camtasia SmartFocus™ -- enables users to create smooth automatic zoom-n-pan action with a single mouse click to focus the viewer’s attention on important points of interest and to provide visual clarity when delivering screencasts inside small playback windows like blogs, on YouTube, or via the Apple iPod. See the Camtasia SmartFocus screencast at: http://www.techsmith.com/cs5smartfocus. * TechSmith ExpressShow™ -- is a sleek staging and playback format for Camtasia Studio screencasts that gives the viewer user-friendly controls and puts maximum emphasis on the content while taking up minimal screen real estate. Customers can also apply their own corporate branding. * Snap-to-App -- automatically places applications, dialogue boxes and the cursor in the right recording position at the right time so action is smooth, editing time is reduced, and the presentation is clear and professional. See the Snap-to-App screencast for the new recorder at: http://www.techsmith.com/cs5recorder. * New Screencast.com, blog, and FTP preset outputs that allow users to easily share content quickly online. Camtasia Studio 5 is integrated with the new Screencast.com service, which is currently in open beta testing. The integration between Camtasia Studio 5 and Screencast.com facilitates fast and easy video sharing. Unlike other online video hosting services, Screencast.com retains the original quality, size, and professionalism of the uploaded screencast. System Requirements and Availability Camtasia Studio 5 supports Microsoft Windows XP and Vista with DirectX 9.0 or later. Additional digital video formats can be imported, including AVI, MPEG, MPG, and WMV. Web cameras and microphones for capturing audio and video are available for purchase separately. Camtasia Studio 5 has a suggested retail price of $299 with a 30-day free trial. A free, 60-day account for Screencast.com is also available. The software and optional hardware can be purchased at http://www.techsmith.com. About TechSmith Corporation Founded in 1987, TechSmith Corporation provides practical business software tools and services. TechSmith's solutions enable users to capture, record and enhance digital content from their computer screens so they can share information and knowledge in compelling multimedia formats, and allow others to observe, analyze and learn from their experiences. TechSmith products are used by 99 percent of the Fortune 500. Visit www.techsmith.com for more information. TechSmith, Camtasia, SnagIt, Rich Recording Technology (RRT), Morae, EnSharpen, Dubit, Camtasia Studio, Camtasia SmartFocus and TechSmith ExpressShow are trademarks of TechSmith Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective companies. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/techsmith_introduces_camtasia.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/techsmith_introduces_camtasia.html Training University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:11:10 +0900 Reading about Egyptian mummies or papyrus wanes in comparison to seeing a sarcophagus or the ancient paper. Or simply knowing the local newspaper was first printed in 1892 is less impressive than viewing that original issue with its ink smears, old fonts, and outdated language. But fieldtrips aren’t always possible. Researchers at the Center for Natural Language Processing (CNLP) at the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University are working to make more of these collections available online or through digital libraries. The Institute of Library and Museum Services Building Digital Collections program provided $191,000 in support to CNLP and a team from Digital Learning Sciences (DLS) at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo. The research team will integrate three digital library tools and services to create a new hybrid, computer-assisted cataloging system, the Metadata Assignment and Search Tool (MAST). MAST will enable libraries and museums to describe and disseminate their digital materials—whether they are photos, drawings, historical records, or school lesson plans—efficiently. Another part of this project will be to link these newly catalogued materials to state-level educational standards, which in turn will increase access to these digital resources for teachers and their students. “When a teacher asks ‘What do you have on ancient Egypt for my fifth-grade class,’ for example, we’re hoping the librarian can use this tool to share a richer set of resources,” says Anne Diekema, CNLP interim director and research professor at the iSchool at Syracuse. The new system is three-fold. The first step involves extracting and assigning core metadata to digital material—much like the information collected in the traditional library’s card cataloging system. This system uses natural language processing to have computers automatically scan and assign these key words. The second step uses a process called CAT, computer-assisted educational standards metadata assignment tool. During this phase, a computer processes the metadata and finds and suggests corresponding educational standards, which are later verified by a human reviewer. The third step pulls this information into a searchable Digital Collection System, through which library or museum managers can update or customize the materials’ descriptive information. “Including educational standards provides an important service, underpinning educational practice, curriculum design, professional development, and high-stakes testing and assessment,” says Holly Devaul, DLS manager of educational programs and services. “Digital library users have requested this information to support teaching and learning as well as accountability requirements.” http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/ischool_researchers_at_syracus.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/ischool_researchers_at_syracus.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:09:56 +0900 SAP36g High Powered Multifunctional Access Point Selected to Provide Pervasive, Ubiquitous Wireless Coverage for Draper Campus AmeriTech College in Draper, Utah, has selected the Renasis SAP36g High Powered Access Point to provide ubiquitous wireless coverage for the school’s ambitious online tutorial and mentoring program. This technology approach enables AmeriTech graduates to segue effortlessly into the high tech demands of nursing and other paramedical professions in today’s hospitals, health care facilities, dental offices, and pharmacies. Serving over 300 students through its Draper and Provo campuses, AmeriTech College offers students and staff access to on-line learning materials at literally any location on campus. This unique approach gives students the edge in successfully completing a demanding course of study and in preparing them to meet the technology demands of the medical workplace. “We are excited to have the SAP36g at AmeriTech. With the Renasis product, we get more bang for our buck,” said Director Ken Bentley. “We’ve seen a major increase in coverage and strength of signal. The Renasis system really showcases the power and feasibility of wireless products. Plus, the Renasis team has made installation and maintenance a breeze.” Says Alex Rushton, system administrator at AmeriTech, “It works amazingly! A million times better, with better coverage and faster signal.” Launched in April, 2007, by Renasis, the SAP36g Multifunctional High Powered Access Point offers WDS capability for low cost enterprise installations, eliminating extraneous cable runs and maximizing the range of wireless networks. The SAP36g takes wireless network deployment to the next level, enabling system administrators to implement cost effective networks that are fast and secure, with low installation and maintenance costs. The SAP36g is the premier wireless networking solution for enterprise including multiple dwelling units, hospitality, campus and municipality environments. About AmeriTech College AmeriTech College was founded in 1979 to serve the educational needs of the healthcare community with an emphasis on providing students with the skills necessary to succeed in real world employment markets. Today, AmeriTech College offers a variety of programs that address the critical shortages that exist in occupations such as Nursing, Dental Lab Technology, and Medical Assisting among others. AmeriTech College utilizes a unique educational model that emphasizes academic preparation, critical thinking, and hands-on experience combined with the latest advances in computer based training, as well as state-of-the-art human patient simulation. About Renasis Renasis, LLC, specializes in the design, development and manufacture of wireless communications products, services and system solutions. Established in 2003 to meet the growing need for products which extend the reach of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN), Renasis’ suite of broadband, high-speed wireless products includes amplifiers, access points, cables, antennas and a variety of wireless accessories. Experts in the innovation and implementation of wireless technology, Renasis provides OEM/ODM design services to a growing number of premier manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Provo, Utah and can be reached at 801-407-1300 or www.renasis.com. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/ameritech_announces_selection.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/ameritech_announces_selection.html Training University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:08:16 +0900 About Biolog Biolog is a privately held company based in Hayward, CA that continues to pioneer in the development of powerful new cell analysis tools for solving critical problems in biological, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological research and development. It is the world leader in cell phenotyping technology. Its respiration-based technology is unique in its broad applicability to cells – this includes bacterial cells and fungal cells as well as animal cells. The PM product line joins the innovative, award winning microbial identification products offered by the company. Biolog products are available worldwide, either directly from the company or from its extensive network of international distributors. Further information can be obtained at Biolog’s website, www.biolog.com. About the Texas A&M Health Science Center The Texas A&M Health Science Center provides the state with health education, outreach and research. Its six components located in communities throughout Texas are Baylor College of Dentistry, the College of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the Institute of Biosciences and Technology, the Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, and the School of Rural Public Health. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/biolog_and_hscrangel_college_o.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/biolog_and_hscrangel_college_o.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:46:31 +0900 Transplant Leader Will Be 26th Hospital to Provide Temporary Artificial Heart That Has Highest Bridge to Transplant Rate On Sept. 10 and 11, the University of Wisconsin (UW) heart transplant team, including Niloo M. Edwards, M.D., chairman of cardiothoracic surgery and director of cardiac transplantation, and Takushi Kohmoto, M.D., director of the mechanical assist device program, received the first of four phases of certification training on the CardioWest™ temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) at University Medical Center in Tucson. The heart transplant program at UW is one of the more active in the United States, with more than 560 heart transplants performed during its history. According to statistics from the United Network for Organ Sharing, heart transplant survival rates at UW are some of the highest in the country. While the national patient survival rate for three years post-transplant is 79.7 percent, the three-year survival rate at UW is 86.67 percent. Today there are 22 CardioWest artificial heart certified centers, 11 in the U.S. and 11 in Europe. UW is the 26th hospital in the world to receive the first phase of certification training. The CardioWest artificial heart is the only FDA and CE approved temporary artificial heart in the world. Originally designed as a permanent replacement heart, the CardioWest artificial heart is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for patients dying from end stage biventricular failure. Their survival depends on receiving a donor heart, or an artificial heart as a bridge to human heart transplant. The pivotal clinical study of the CardioWest artificial heart published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM 2004; 351: 859-867) showed that 79 percent of patients receiving the artificial heart survived to transplant, the highest survival rate for any heart device in the world. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/university_of_wisconsin_one_of.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/university_of_wisconsin_one_of.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:44:14 +0900 About Ekinops Ekinops is a provider of innovative optical transport, WDM and aggregation solutions for service providers and enterprise networks. Its advanced TDM technology enables the wire-speed aggregation and transport of multiple high-speed data channels using standard 2.5G and 10G signals, significantly lowering the cost of building and maintaining scalable optical networks. Ekinops’ carrier-grade solutions leverage expertise in 10G transmission, aggregation, and Forward Error Correction to allow carriers to increase transport capacity over dark fiber, CWDM, DWDM, SONET/SDH and IP networks. The company is headquartered in Lannion, France, with sales offices in Europe and the US. More information about Ekinops is available at www.ekinops.net. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/university_of_nebraska_deploys.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/university_of_nebraska_deploys.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:41:48 +0900 www.actonmba.org) as one of the “best” in multiple categories. For the fourth year in a row, the esteemed guidebook ranked Acton’s professors among the top five MBA faculties in the country. Acton was also ranked as one of the top ten “Best Classroom Experiences” in America. “This recognition is especially gratifying because the Princeton Review directly surveys student satisfaction and bases its findings on the opinions of actual students,” said Acton’s Executive Director, Georgia Spaeth. “At Acton, our students are our customers and we are committed to providing them the very best entrepreneurial education possible. These rankings and other feedback we collect weekly from our students tell us we are right on track.” Princeton Review ranked Acton as one of the “Best Classroom Experiences” because of its heavy emphasis on class participation, which makes up more than 50% of each student’s grade, and its focus on using the case method in the classroom. Acton requires students to stand in the shoes of the entrepreneur and make tough decisions in over 300 real-life business case studies. Further amplifying the ‘classroom experience,’ Acton has innovative, hands-on training such as building real assembly lines and selling actual products door-to-door; projects that all students must complete in order to graduate. Consistently ranked highly by the Princeton Review, Acton’s teachers are real-life entrepreneurs actively running businesses and all are “leaders in their fields with a real heart for teaching.” Acton is the only MBA program in the country where 100% of the professors are practicing entrepreneurs. In today’s release of the 2008 rankings, The Princeton Review writes: “The Acton program is built upon three pillars: learning to learn, learning how to make money, and learning how to live a life of meaning. Students say the program delivers on all three points and distinguishes itself by focusing on the personal side of career development. ‘Acton helps us learn about ourselves by aiding us in our search for our true calling in life — the one thing that we are the best at that intertwines with what the world needs,’ explains one student. ‘This help in our personal lives as well as our business lives is unparalleled by any other MBA program.’” The Acton MBA in Entrepreneurship is offered through Hardin Simmons University. For media inquiries, please contact Holt Hackney of Hackney Communications at HHackney@hackneycommunications.com, or 512-478-8858, ext. 115. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/princeton_review_ranks_acton_s.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/princeton_review_ranks_acton_s.html University Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:40:11 +0900 New features added to popular low-cost music notation software MakeMusic, Inc. (Nasdaq:MMUS) announced today the release of Finale PrintMusic® 2008. This latest upgrade to MakeMusic’s best-selling music notation software provides support for the Windows Vista operating system, compatibility with files made with Finale® 2008 and a host of new features, including: * A powerful new mixer * Ability to import and export TIFF graphics * Document Styles, offering the easy personalization of new scores * A new Selection Tool, which lets users accomplish more – without changing tools * Improved cut/copy/paste/insert for the most efficient workflow ever * Improved music scanning * An updated Setup Wizard and much more… “PrintMusic represents an incredible value in music software,” stated Ron Raup, president and chief operating officer. “It is the best-selling music notation software in the world, selling even more copies than Finale. The additions included in PrintMusic 2008 make it even easier and more intuitive to use, while adding additional functionality that musicians and music educators will greatly enjoy.” PrintMusic has a list price of $99.95. Upgrades from any earlier versions of PrintMusic are $29.95. Five seat LabPacks are also available. For more information, visit www.finalemusic.com About MakeMusic, Inc. MakeMusic, Inc. is a world leader in music-education technology whose mission is to enhance and transform the experience of making, teaching and learning music. Among its leading products are Finale®, the world’s best-selling music notation software, and SmartMusic®, the complete music practice system that features Intelligent Accompaniment® and the world’s largest interactive accompaniment library. MakeMusic maintains its corporate headquarters in Minneapolis. The company can be reached at www.makemusic.com. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/makemusic_releases_printmusic.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/makemusic_releases_printmusic.html Continuing Other Education Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:29:54 +0900 www.kidsinneed.net. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/kids_in_need_foundation_contin.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/kids_in_need_foundation_contin.html Primary/Secondary Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:25:31 +0900 www.nancylarsonpublishers.com under the gratitude link until October 22. Five winners will be announced on or before November 15. The Nancy Larson Science 1–3 program was created to help teachers provide meaningful science content for elementary school children. The topics chosen reflect the interests and developmental characteristics of primary age children. The program emphasizes reading skills and incorporates teaching methods that reinforce these skills. Bridget Krepcio, a first grade teacher said, “This science program enables children to foster a love of learning. My children are like sponges soaking up every new term and interesting fact that is taught to them!” “I really love this science program,” said Dena McRoberts, a third grade teacher at Blackburn Elementary in Texas. “The planning is easy and the students are really getting into the learning. They are mastering many new vocabulary words. Thanks for making it easy to teach!” Nancy Larson is the author of the nationally successful Saxon Math K–4 program. Nancy Larson Publishers, Inc. was formed in 2004 with the goal of providing engaging and challenging programs in content areas beyond mathematics. The company’s first release is the Nancy Larson Science 1–3 program. Science K, 4, and 5 are being developed. For more information and official contest rules please visit www.nancylarsonpublishers.com. ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/nancy_larson_publishers_offers.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/nancy_larson_publishers_offers.html Primary/Secondary Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:23:59 +0900 About JSerra Catholic School JSerra is a private Roman Catholic high school, sanctioned by the Diocese of Orange, and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. We offer a college preparatory curriculum integrated with the traditions and beliefs of the Roman Catholic doctrine. Religious education is a priority, with prayer and worship serving an important role during each day. The school is authentically Catholic, yet warmly ecumenical, and is open to students of all faiths. Teachers are credentialed and/or have advanced academic degrees and are specially selected for their ability to work well with students and colleagues. The faculty has created a learning environment where students, parents, and administration unite in a quest for knowledge. Parental involvement is encouraged and welcomed. More information is available at www.jserra.org. About Xirrus Xirrus, the leader in high performance, long range Wi-Fi is making “the air the network”. Xirrus manufactures the patented Wi-Fi Array platform that integrates up to 16 radios with an onboard Gigabit Switch, Wi-Fi Controller, Firewall, and dedicated Wi-Fi Threat Sensor into a single device. The Xirrus solution delivers 2X the range, 4X the coverage, 14X the throughput, and requires 75% less devices, cabling, switch ports, and installation time compared to any competitive solution. Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays are ideal for any organization deploying Wi-Fi, especially those that require support for large coverage areas, dense user populations, and high bandwidth applications. Xirrus is a privately-held company headquartered in Westlake Village, California. For more information, please visit www.xirrus.com. Xirrus – The Air is the Network™ Xirrus – Intelligent Wi-Fi™ ]]> http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/xirrus_brings_high_performance.html http://education.sourceofnews.net/archives/2007/10/xirrus_brings_high_performance.html Primary/Secondary Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:21:44 +0900