SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 19, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to create more meaningful engagement with each student and increase retention and completion/transfer rates, Greenwood Hall, Inc. (OTCQB:ELRN), an education technology company that helps colleges and universities increase revenue and improve student engagement and outcomes, has signed a consulting agreement with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) to provide a system-wide assessment and review of student service functions. Greenwood Hall is currently conducting an assessment of key student services functions, followed by building optimal process flows that assist students at each point during the student lifecycle.
Commenting on the execution of the consulting agreement with Greenwood Hall, OCCC’s Executive Vice President Steven Bloomberg said, “Our institution plays a vital role in providing Oklahomans broad access to affordable certificate programs, associate degrees, community education and cultural programs, all of which contribute to a thriving community and economy. As OCCC continues to grow and develop as one of Oklahoma’s largest institutions, we simply must look to industry experts like the team at Greenwood Hall to help us operate efficiently and achieve the highest standards of excellence in customer service.”
“As a fellow Oklahoman, I am well aware of the unprecedented budget cuts our state institutions are currently experiencing. However, it remains clear that despite these cuts, OCCC remains committed to increasing the number of credentialed graduates prepared to fill jobs,” said Chris Burton, Greenwood Hall Vice President of Business Development. “We praise the efforts of the leadership team at OCCC to set new standards for customer service by removing barriers to student success, streamlining business processes and creating a student-centric culture among faculty and staff.”
About Oklahoma City Community College
OCCC enrolls more than 20,000 students and has more than 90,000 participants in its various community programs annually. The college is currently the largest adult basic education provider in the state. OCCC offers a full range of associate degree programs that prepare students to transfer to baccalaureate institutions while other degree and certificate programs prepare students for immediate employment. At OCCC, students receive a quality education with small class sizes, dedicated professors and leadership opportunities. Students can choose from more than 80 major fields of study and participate in any of the 40+ clubs and organizations. For more information about OCCC, visit www.occc.edu.
About Greenwood Hall
Greenwood Hall is an education technology company that helps colleges and universities manage the student journey. Every Greenwood Hall solution is designed to increase revenue and improve student engagement as well as learning outcomes. Since 2006, Greenwood Hall has developed customized turnkey solutions that combine strategy, people, proven processes and robust technology to help schools effectively and efficiently improve student outcomes, as well as increase revenues and expand into new marketing channels, such as online learning. Greenwood Hall has served more than 50 education clients and over 75 degree programs.
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