Last week, at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, speakers Dr. Samuel Darko, Associate Vice Provost at St. Thomas University, a Risepoint partner; Dr. Emmanual A. Guillory, Ed.D., Senior Director of Government Relations at the American Council on Education; Alex Davis, Director at Whiteboard Advisors; and Adam Arguelles, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Risepoint, explored how institutions and their partners can best support the demands of modern learners in a landscape where their needs are ever evolving. Thank you, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, for including Risepoint in such an important conversation! We’re grateful to these leaders for highlighting the imperative of expanded access to higher education. You can read our learnings from the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/g76qDFgr
About us
Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships) is an education technology company that provides services to help universities grow and increase access to affordable, life-changing education.
- Website
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http://www.risepoint.com
External link for Risepoint
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- higher education management, online education, and edtech
Employees at Risepoint
Updates
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Many online learners are working adults, some with children, and require the flexibility of taking courses wherever they are and whenever they can fit it in. Faculty and staff at Southeastern Oklahoma State University understand this and are focused on providing these students with high-quality education through online programs. Learn more about how SE leverages online programs to expand access to education and drive community impact: https://lnkd.in/g6zJK9ej
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Register today for Wednesday's webinar with The Chronicle of Higher Education (CHE). We’ll be giving attendees an early look at the results of our annual joint survey of regional public university leaders, and Ian Wilhelm, Deputy Managing Editor at CHE, will moderate a panel exploring how regional public universities are tackling today’s financial pressures and enrollment challenges. Register at https://bit.ly/48L1sjE
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Tiana couldn't have said it better! As a remote-first organization, it's compelling to witness our teams build engagement and bond in creative ways.
🎉On August 20th, I had the pleasure of hosting our first-ever Risepoint Growth Marketing Team virtual pizza party! 🍕 As the Culture Builders Ambassador, I’m committed to fostering a strong, connected culture, no matter the distance. Coordinating across states and time zones isn’t easy, but thanks to Pizzatime, we made it happen! These moments matter. They build engagement, boost retention, and most importantly, bring smiles to our teammates’ faces. I’m excited to continue rolling out more Taking Care of the Team initiatives with the committee. Here’s to more shared laughs and meaningful connections! 🤝
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Congratulations, Florida Gulf Coast University! The institution is now offering students a fully online STEM-designated MBA in Business Analytics. The new program will help more working adults leverage data-driven insights in the business world. As Fernando Bleichmar, our CEO, shared: “Florida Gulf Coast University’s new MBA in Business Analytics offers students a powerful path to impactful careers, fusing analytical skills with business strategy. We’re proud to continue our strong partnership with FGCU to deliver programs that increase opportunity, enhance career mobility, and meet the moment in workforce-aligned graduate education.” Learn more about the new offering here: https://lnkd.in/gHYT7vUh
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We're incredibly excited to share expanded online offerings at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech)! Students at Illinois Tech can soon learn from three fully online graduate programs in cybersecurity, offered in partnership with Risepoint. These new programs are designed to equip professionals with the advanced expertise needed to secure industries, communities, and critical infrastructure. Learn more about the expansion here: https://lnkd.in/g-gPx5D9
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Don’t miss our upcoming webinar where we’ll share insights from our 14th annual Voice of the Online Learner report! Register at the link below.
The Risepoint Voice of the Online Learner research shows that modern learners have specific needs when searching for, enrolling in, and completing online programs. As institutions expand online offerings in response to enrollment declines, the focus must be on persistence and retention. This presentation will share student-driven data, actionable insights, and advice from Dr. Tim Wall, Dean of Education at Northwest Missouri State University, on supporting faculty, designing learner-centered programs, and navigating institutional change. Register. https://ow.ly/UmqF50WV8IJ
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Juliana Castro, one of our recent co-op students, recently shared her "risepoint" moment as a first-generation college student. Like many of the students that we help our university partners support, Juliana is a powerful illustration of resilience. Read more of Juliana's story, along with our other co-op students', here: https://lnkd.in/ggT9Au_t
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Join us in congratulating St. Cloud State University for being the #1 nursing school in Minnesota by RegisteredNursing.org! This ranking is well-deserved -- SCSU students passed the NCLEX-RN licensing exam at an impressive 96% rate. We're incredibly proud to support SCSU's nursing school through its online RN to BSN program, helping to make nursing school more accessible for working adults in Minnesota. Great work, SCSU! Learn more about the accomplishment here: https://lnkd.in/eiUfprkJ