Press Release
June 5, 2013
Keiser University Forms Articulation Agreement with MaxKnowledge, Inc.
Orlando, FL, June 5, 2013 - Today, at the APSCU 2013 Annual Convention and Expo, Keiser University, Florida's second largest independent university, announced that they have formed an articulation agreement with MaxKnowledge, Inc., a leading employee training provider for private sector colleges and universities. The articulation agreement will allow MaxKnowledge training participants who have met certain requirements to transfer up to six semester credits toward a Master of Science Degree in Education (MSEd) offered online at Keiser University.
Recently, the National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools (NASASPS) and MaxKnowledge announced a series of Excellence Programs and professional certification paths for career college professionals. The Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential, awarded by NASASPS, was created to recognize individuals who strive for excellence and to enable institutions to develop high performing, compliant, and ethical employees to better serve students. Keiser University will be awarding academic credits for the completion of up to two Excellence Programs and the resulting CHEP certifications. Additionally, Excellence Program graduates, who have earned the CHEP credential, will be eligible for the MaxKnowledge Twenty-Five Percent Tuition Scholarship for the MSEd program.
"Keiser is very pleased to partner with MaxKnowledge to further recognize the achievements of career college professionals who have earned the CHEP credential," said Dr. Jim Hutton, Director of the Keiser University Center for Career Education and Leadership (KUCCEL). The U.S. Department of Education is encouraging innovative approaches to education to incorporate competency-based learning, reduce student costs, and shorten degree completion times. The agreement between Keiser University and MaxKnowledge reflects an effort to accomplish these objectives for our MSEd programs, while adhering to accreditation standards and quality education delivery. It's a win-win relationship of which we are proud and we hope more institutions follow Keiser's example.
"We are honored to partner with an institution of Keiser University's caliber," said Dr. Amir Moghadam, President and CEO of MaxKnowledge, Inc. "This agreement illustrates Keiser's visionary leadership to advance career education and global workforce development. Career college professionals will now be able to take advantage of their completed training at MaxKnowledge and their NASASPS certification toward a Master's degree program at Keiser."
About MaxKnowledge
MaxKnowledge is the chosen employee training provider for over 1,500 career colleges and universities representing both traditional and online institutions. With a decade of experience and over 150 online courses, MaxKnowledge has become the leading provider of professional development and continuing education opportunities for career college personnel. Over 25 educational associations have partnered with MaxKnowledge to provide online training services to their member schools.
The Center for Excellence in Education, MaxKnowledge's strategic partnership with the Imagine America Foundation, provides turnkey employee development solutions with a proven return on investment as independently reported by the ROI Institute®. MaxKnowledge is also the proud creator of The Career College Lounge, an online learning community of over 40,000 career college professionals. For more information about MaxKnowledge, visit www.maxknowledge.com.
About Keiser University
Keiser University (KU) is a private, not-for-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students pursuing doctoral through associate degrees on 15 campuses and online and employing 3,500 staff and faculty.
Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.
Sixty-two percent of KU students graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and health care fields, providing the talented workforce necessary for graduates to compete globally.
Keiser University's educational reach extends worldwide through its international programs, including the Latin Division, a cooperative agreement in the Eastern European nation of Moldova, and an off-site campus in Shanghai, China. To learn more, visit www.keiseruniversity.edu.
