CKG Contracts with University of Saint Mary
Orlando, FL (January, 2008) – Distance learning services provider Compass Knowledge Group (Compass) has contracted with the University of Saint Mary to provide marketing, recruitment and student support for the university’s online degree programs.
“I take great pleasure in welcoming a valued partner,” said CEO Dan Devine. “University of Saint Mary brings attention to high quality education and a tradition of excellence to distance learning. This partnership will help us to achieve our goal of supporting universities as they deliver meaningful education to busy working professionals who choose to continue their studies through an online option.”
Compass will work with University of Saint Mary for the launch of an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and administer distance learning services for the university’s already successful online Master of Arts in Teaching program.
“At University of Saint Mary we see online learning as a means to deliver on our mission to better society through service to the community,” said Rick Hite, director of online learning. “We feel very comfortable to be working with Compass Knowledge Group because of their proven success in developing and growing online programs. We look forward to a rewarding partnership for both the university and prospective students.”
The Master of Arts in Teaching program provides professional teachers seeking advancement and improved skills the opportunity to enhance personal growth and strengthen performance through a distance learning format.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares RNs to provide outcome focused, client centered, evidence-based, holistic nursing care to individuals, groups, and communities of diverse backgrounds.
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 research, recruitment, marketing and student 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 two new programs bring the total number of distance learning degree programs supported by Compass to 27 for 13 non-profit higher education institutions. Other partnering institutions include Boston University, Eastern Kentucky University, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Hofstra University, Marylhurst University, Mountain State University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of Cincinnati, University of Florida, University of Illinois at Chicago and University of New England.
About University of Saint Mary
University of Saint Mary is a private, four-year Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street in Leavenworth, Kansas, with additional locations offering accelerated degree-completion and graduate programs in Overland Park, Shawnee, and Kansas City, Kansas.
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.