Monroe Community College

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Sandra Chamberlain as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology

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Monday, November 13, 2023

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sandra Chamberlain is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Sandra Chamberlain is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for her contributions to the field of Technology.
  • Mrs. Chamberlain pursued higher education, first earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
  • After graduating from UW-EC, she flew to California, where she applied for and accepted a job at the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, California.
  • She loved the opportunity, and it was also during this time she met her husband, Royal, who went to the heavenly realm in December 2021.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Appoints Tim Wentworth as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Tim Wentworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective on October 23.

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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today announced the appointment of Tim Wentworth as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective on October 23.
  • Mr. Wentworth will also join the WBA Board of Directors upon assuming the role.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011544834/en/
    Tim Wentworth named Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO (Photo: Business Wire)
    Most recently, as founding CEO of Evernorth, Cigna’s health services organization that partners with health plans, employers and government organizations, Mr. Wentworth brought together health service capabilities including care provision, pharmacy solutions and benefits management.
  • I believe in WBA’s vision to be the leading partner in reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all,” said Mr. Wentworth.

First 10 SUNY Schools Deploy YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to Serve 45,000 Students Across A Dozen Universities and Community Colleges

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The State University of New York (SUNY) Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC) has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to serve a number of SUNY institutions and more than 45,000 students.

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  • The State University of New York (SUNY) Information Technology Exchange Center (ITEC) has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform to serve a number of SUNY institutions and more than 45,000 students.
  • The system was seeking a replacement for Ensemble Video, which was acquired by another video management company, to serve as a video capture and video content management and streaming solution for 10 institutions, SUNY ITEC and system administration.
  • Additionally, any SUNY school can add the Video Platform to its software solutions under the licensing agreement.
  • The first 10 schools to participate in the agreement include Alfred State College, Broome Community College, Buffalo State College, Corning Community College, SUNY Cortland, Monroe Community College, Niagara County Community College, Onondaga Community College, Orange County Community College, and Tomkins Cortland Community College.

Nationwide Initiative Will Help Community College Faculty Utilize Artificial Intelligence to Improve Student Success

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The League for Innovation in the Community College today announced a new initiative that will provide institutions and instructors with instructional technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), along with faculty development resources and ongoing research, to further student retention.

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  • The initiative stems from the work of the League's recent project Faculty Voices , which identified challenges that community college faculty face in their efforts to help more students complete their education.
  • Recent Faculty Voices research found that community college instructors are interested in conducting more high-impact practices that could improve student retention but are held back by how time- and resource-intensive those practices are.
  • "Our faculty are immensely important keys to improving student success, and with the right support systems can help students achieve even greater learning.
  • About The League for Innovation in the Community College:
    The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment.

Aaron Mason Named Vice President/Chief Lending Officer at Monroe Community Credit Union

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Friday, April 8, 2022

MONROE, Mich., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe Community Credit Union is pleased to announce that Aaron Mason has joined their Executive Team as Vice President/Chief Lending Officer.

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  • MONROE, Mich., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monroe Community Credit Union is pleased to announce that Aaron Mason has joined their Executive Team as Vice President/Chief Lending Officer.
  • Mason is a life-long Monroe area resident with a passion for serving his community.
  • With an accomplished 35-year banking career, Mason brings an extensive level of expertise in consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending to the credit union.
  • About Monroe Community Credit Union:
    MCCU is a locally owned and operated, not-for-profit financial institution headquartered in Monroe, MI with $320 million in assets, six banking locations and 30,000 members.

Community Colleges Team Up to Boost Graduation Rates for Single Mothers

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Delgado Community College, New Orleans, La., the state's largest community college, which enrolls more than 20,000 students, nearly 20 percent of whom are single parents.

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  • Delgado Community College, New Orleans, La., the state's largest community college, which enrolls more than 20,000 students, nearly 20 percent of whom are single parents.
  • Monroe Community College,Rochester, N.Y., with urban and suburban campuses, serves more than 29,000 students, including hundreds of single mothers who live at or below the federal poverty line.
  • Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, Ind., the country's largest singly accredited statewide community college system and serves 160,000 students.
  • IWPR reports that among all women attending community college, 21 percent are single mothers and 44 percent of all single student mothers attend public two-year institutions.

CAUSE + EFFECT Strategy and Marketing Founders Profiled by Alma Mater for Community Impact

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Founders of CAUSE + EFFECT Strategy and Marketing (CESM) were recently chosen to be profiled by Monroe Community College (MCC) for their contributions to the Rochester community.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Founders of CAUSE + EFFECT Strategy and Marketing (CESM) were recently chosen to be profiled by Monroe Community College (MCC) for their contributions to the Rochester community.
  • This initiative earned them a spot in the latest MCC Inspiring our Community vignette, airing on 13WHAM TV, beginning February 4.
  • "John and Michael were obvious choices for MCC's alumni community impact series," said Dr. Anne M. Kress, president of Monroe Community College.
  • Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., CAUSE + EFFECT Strategy and Marketing is a marketing intelligence firm that leverages data insight to develop analytics and marketing strategies that accomplish client goals for retention and growth.