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ECPI Partners with GIS

August 6th, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in Teach IT - (0 Comments)

ECPI Columbia has partnered with GIS (General Information Services) joining our University’s  Education Partnership Program.  This program was developed to promote higher education while fostering a relationship with proven leaders in the community.  ECPI University in Columbia has selected 10 influential organizations in the Columbia metropolitan area to extend the benefits of our Educational Partnership Program.  GIS is the first to affiliate with the Columbia campus as an education partner.  Welcome GIS!

About GIS:

Established in 1966, GIS is the second oldest and one of the largest background screening providers in the world. GIS began with strong roots in providing services to the insurance industry to mitigate their risk and has always been known for our trusted client service. In 1996, GIS was purchased by current Owner and CEO, Raymond Conrad.  GIS has dramatically expanded their capabilities and the industries they serve. Now GIS is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the nation and provides solutions to some of the world’s largest employers.

Over the past decade GIS has experienced record corporate growth (without acquisitions) in revenues, corporate size, and scope, and they now serve over 2,500 clients nationwide, from small business to Fortune 500 companies. Some of the largest employers in the United States and a wide variety of industries trust GIS for their hiring solution needs.

GIS employs approximately 600 people and is headquartered in Chapin, South Carolina (just outside of the capital city of Columbia, SC). In addition, GIS has a Western Operations Center in Dallas, Texas, and sales offices throughout the nation.

GIS staffs over 90 in-house IT personnel for continued research, support, and development of our technology. GIS also has one of the strongest business continuity plans in place to ensure the security of data and uninterrupted operations. 

To learn more about GIS: http://www.geninfo.com

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ECPI Announces New Health Information Management Degree

August 6th, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in Teach IT - (0 Comments)

Columbia, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce that it is now offering an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Management at its Columbia, South Carolina campus.

Graduates will be prepared to ensure the availability of accurate health data through the application of industry-leading healthcare technologies. Coursework involves health data management, information policy, information systems, administration and clinical work flow.

US News and World Report recently listed Health Information Management (HIM) as one of the hottest jobs in the future (11/19/2011).  “As emerging technologies work towards a fully electronic future, HIM professionals are needed to fill the growing workforce,” says ECPI University Columbia Campus President James Rund.  “The Columbia metro area has an amalgamation of hospital networks and major medical insurance companies which rely on Health Information Management professionals.  ECPI University is proud to serve the community by enhancing the workforce with skilled HIM graduates.”

For more information, please contact ECPI Columbia Campus President James Rund at 803.772.3333 or Director of Communications David Brandt at 757.213.3613 or dbrandt@ecpi.edu.

About ECPI University 

ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also available.

ECPI’s fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Cyber and Network Security, Information Systems,  Healthcare IT, Web Development, Simulation and Game Programming, Database Programming,  Business Systems Administration, Accounting Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Marine Technology; Medical Imaging Equipment Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Food Service Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; HEALTH SCIENCES: Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Medical Administration, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, Nursing (BSN), Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit http://www.ecpi.edu/.

For more information, contact David Brandt, Director of Communications, ECPI University, at 757.213.3613 or dbrandt@ecpi.edu.  

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SVA’s Executive Director Meets with ECPI University

July 17th, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in Teach IT - (0 Comments)

Submitted by Brett Hall, Career Services Advisor, ECPI University

WASHINGTON, DC -The Student Veterans of America Executive Director, Michael Dakduk, recently met with chapter leaders and student veterans at ECPI University’s Northern Virginia Campus. ECPI University, a for-profit institution of higher learning, invited Mr. Dakduk and other leaders in the veteran service community to the ECPI campus in Manassas, VA.

 ”There is a great deal of controversy surrounding for-profit institutions of higher learning because of a few bad actors. I want to be very clear when I say that this issue does not plague the entire for-profit sector. This is evidenced by ECPI’s willingness to be open and transparent about their university,” said Mr. Dakduk. “I was very impressed with the ECPI administration and SVA leadership on campus and consider ECPI’s SVA chapters to be model student veteran organizations. I hope other higher education institutions, both for-profit and not-for-profit, invite SVA to learn more about their campus veteran programs.”

 ”The needs of student veterans are different from the average college student and these needs are better met with the relative experiences and camaraderie only available from fellow veterans. That’s why I’m a proud member of the Student Veterans of America here at ECPI University. I’m proud of the support the school gives our student veterans. We drive our agenda and ECPI backs us up. No other student organization garners the same respect or carries the same clout as SVA,” said Felix Talamantes, a Navy student veteran pursuing his B.S. in Business Management.

 ”ECPI University has a large, dynamic veteran population and we are honored to have Student Veterans of America recognize our chapters as model student veteran organizations. ECPI takes the responsibility of educating veterans very seriously and we have a long history of helping veterans in our communities transition from the military to the classroom to successful careers in the workforce. The addition of SVA chapters on our campuses has significantly enhanced our veterans’ college experience and success by offering a forum for SVA member support of fellow veterans, and we look forward to continuing–and strengthening–our relationship with SVA,” said Mark Dreyfus, President of ECPI University.

 About Student Veterans of America

SVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coalition of student veteran organizations on college campuses globally. SVA’s mission is to provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.

 About ECPI University

ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also available.

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ECPI Announces New Database Programming Degrees in Response to Market Demand

July 3rd, 2012 | Posted by Whitney Williams in IT-oLogy Defined - (0 Comments)

COLUMBIA, SC – July 2, 2012 – ECPI University is now offering a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science with a concentration in Database Programming at its Columbia, South Carolina campus. An Associate in Applied Science for this program will be offered as well.

Students in this program will learn how to design, implement, and maintain databases that manage information for business and industry. Other coursework includes project management, designing and writing a variety of programs, creating interesting web pages, and installing and securing computer networks.

“ECPI University believes rigorous academics with strong technical education in Computer Information Science will equip people with technical skills and credentials to succeed in our increasingly challenging labor market,” says ECPI University Columbia Campus President James Rund. “ECPI is deeply engaged with employers and industries in the Columbia metropolitan area where Database Programming has been in demand by Health Insurance Companies, Medical Facilities, DOD Contractors and Government Administration. We believe many young people and underemployed adults are looking for meaningful postsecondary education which will provide them a stable career with better opportunities in high-demand fields.”

For more information, please contact ECPI Columbia Campus President James Rund at 803.772.3333 or Director of Communications David Brandt at 757.213.3613 or dbrandt@ecpi.edu.

About ECPI University
ECPI University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees and diploma programs. With campuses in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, ECPI, a private university established in 1966, offers convenient classes during the day, evening, and online; graduate employment services are provided. Continuing education certification classes and testing are also available.

ECPI’s fields of study include: TECHNOLOGY: Cyber and Network Security, Information Systems, Healthcare IT, Web Development, Simulation and Game Programming, Database Programming, Business Systems Administration, Accounting Administration, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Marine Technology; Medical Imaging Equipment Technology; BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Accounting, Business Administration, IT Management, Food Service Management, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security; HEALTH SCIENCES: Healthcare Administration, Health Information Management, Medical Administration, Physical Therapist Assistant, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Radiography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology, Nursing (BSN), Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing; CULINARY: Culinary Arts. (Program field availability varies by campus.) For more information, visit http://www.ecpi.edu/.

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