CKG Contracts with University of Illinois at Chicago
Orlando, FL (January, 2008) – Distance learning services provider Compass Knowledge Group (Compass) has contracted with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) to provide marketing, student services and recruitment support for the university’s online Master of Science in Health Informatics degree program.
“I am happy to welcome the University of Illinois at Chicago as an esteemed partner and look forward to a successful relationship,” said CEO Dan Devine. “The university has developed an excellent reputation by delivering successful on-campus programs for many years. Our goal is to assist UIC in extending its reach into e-learning so that students across the country can now realize the benefits of the university and this degree program.”
Blending a technical foundation with coursework covering current clinical trends, government regulations, and health care-specific best management practices, UIC’s curriculum equips students with the analytical and managerial expertise sought after in this dynamic field. The University of Illinois at Chicago health informatics program was the first in the country to focus on the social and organizational issues affecting information technology in health care.
“We see a great opportunity for the online Master of Science in Health Informatics in the e-learning marketplace,” [(said someone at UIC) need someone to quote]. “Compass Knowledge Group will be a key component to our success. Compass has a proven track record helping institutions of higher learning to develop meaningful online degree programs that focus on working professionals. We fully expect this relationship to deliver results comparable to our successful on-campus program.”
Compass Knowledge Group is a premier provider of e-learning solutions, supplying distance learning expertise and operational support to assist colleges and universities in market recruitment, research, marketing and retention. The company has undergone significant growth during the past two years, more than doubling the number of employees in its Orlando-based headquarters.
The new program brings the total number of distance learning programs supported by Compass to 27. Other partnering institutions include Boston University, Eastern Kentucky University, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Marylhurst University, Mountain State University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Florida and University of Saint Mary.
About University of Illinois at Chicago
With enrollment of more than 25,000 students, the University of Illinois at Chicago is the largest university in the Chicago area. Located just west of Chicago’s Loop, UIC is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the city. According to U.S. News & World Report, UIC is one of the most diverse and affordable universities in the nation. UIC is a “best buy,” accordingly to Barron’s Best Buys in College Education.
UIC’s commitment to academic excellence has recently gained recognition in the mainstream media. According to this Chicago Sun-Times article, UIC is one of the fasted growing urban universities in the country. It is also one of the country’s top research universities and over the years has attracted an impressive amount of award-winning faculty.
Founded in 1993, Compass Knowledge Group, LLC (Compass) partners with higher-education institutions to create successful distance learning programs. Compass’ industry-leading consultants assess institutional readiness and degree program viability. Using best-in-class marketing, recruitment and student-retention services, Compass introduces degree programs to the world and enables colleges and universities to succeed in the competitive e-learning marketplace.