Pearson Expands Student Campus Ambassador Program to Private Sector Colleges and Universities

Grapevine, TX (PRWEB) June 06, 2011

Pearson, the worlds leading learning company, today announced the expansion of its popular student Campus Ambassador program to private sector colleges and universities. The announcement was made at the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities 2011 Annual Convention & Expo in Grapevine, Texas.

Pearsons Campus Ambassador program, which employs students to collaborate with faculty, other students and Pearson professionals to shape existing and future programs and services, is designed to provide students with valuable business skills and practical work experience as they offer feedback on the educational needs of students in this sector.

The program is currently at the following private sector institutions: American Career College, College of Westchester, Dunwoody College, Florida Technical College, Globe University, Harrison College, PIMA, Rasmussen College, Santa Barbara Business College, South University and Vista College.

Pearson Campus Ambassadors connect us directly with the students we serve and allow them to make a real and lasting impact on student success, said Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions. By extending this program to students at private sector schools, well learn more about the specific needs of these students as we work to create and implement programs that will support their success.

Pearson Campus Ambassadors must commit to a minimum of six months of service and will assist with a variety of activities, including the development of criteria for the Pearson Prize for Higher Education; evaluating new Pearson offerings that tackle recruiting and placement issues; contributing to Pearsons blog to share student perspectives; and assisting with initiatives that demonstrate improved effectiveness and outcomes to institutions in support of federal standards.

For more information about the Campus Ambassadors program, email plscareer(at)pearson(dot)com or visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pearsonlearningsolutions.

About Pearson Learning Solutions

Pearson Learning Solutions is a business unit within Pearson, the worlds leading learning company. As an education partner and consultant to higher education institutions, Pearson Learning Solutions is committed to designing total, client-driven education solutions. We are a team of world-class education experts, instructional designers, curriculum development experts, education course writers, development editors and experienced textbook publishers. We tailor solutions to each institutions individual needs, including off-the-shelf online, in-classroom or blended courses, or fully customized curriculum development. We also provide a range of technology tools and learning platforms to help students, faculty and institutions succeed.

Media Contact: Susan Aspey, susan.aspey(at)pearson(dot)com or (800) 745-8489

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iLuv, Samsung Continue Partnership for Samsung Mobile Accessory Program with Next Gen Accessory Solutions for GALAXY

Port Washington, NY (PRWEB) September 28, 2011

iLuv Creative Technology, the premier provider of the most comprehensive line of accessories for the mobile lifestyle, has extended its partnership with Samsung through Samsungs Mobile Application Partner Program (SMAPP) for the second generation of GALAXY products. Through the partnership, iLuv is pleased to introduce a new line of audio accessories, cases, films and power solutions crafted specifically for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1, GALAXY Tab 8.9 and GALAXY-S II Android mobile phone.

GALAXY-S II has rapidly become one of the best-selling smartphones on the market, selling over 10 million units to date, according to an announcement made by Samsung earlier this week. As the GALAXY products continue to gain market share and popularity, there is an increased need for a complete line of accessories to support, complement and enhance these devices for the mobile consumer.

Through the SMAPP partnership, iLuv designed and delivered the most comprehensive range of innovative, stylish accessories available for Samsung GALAXY mobile products, said Pia Chon, marketing director at iLuv. As consumer demand for GALAXY devices continues to grow, so will the need for an even broader, more diverse range of premier quality, fashion-forward accessories. iLuv is committed to answering that call, and being the first and only manufacturer to market with complete line of accessories that meets every GALAXY owners needs.

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Wolf Trap and Northrop Grumman Foundation Launch National Early Childhood STEM Learning Through the Arts Program

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) October 27, 2011

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and Northrop Grumman Foundation announced today the launch of a national Early Childhood STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Learning Through the Arts initiative for preschool and kindergarten children, their teachers, parents, and caregivers at 10 locations around the country. This unique program integrates elements of the performing arts into existing school curriculum to teach STEM concepts and skills to young children. Wolf Traps approach has been the subject of independent research that documents the impact of arts-based learning strategies on childrens cognitive and social development and school readiness in areas including math and logic.

The program features multi-session classroom residencies; professional development workshops for administrators, teachers, and specialists; and family involvement workshops for parents and caregivers. In each of these sessions, Wolf Trap Teaching Artists will provide instruction and collaborate with participants on ways to engage children in active STEM learning.

The Northrop Grumman Foundation is committed to providing unique educational experiences related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for students and teachers, said Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president of corporate responsibility and president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. We have seen great success with the many STEM programs we support around the country for middle and high school students and teachers. We are pleased to partner with Wolf Trap on this pilot program to reach children even earlier in their education, tapping into their natural interest in the arts, to encourage interest and curiosity in the topics of STEM.

The Northrop Grumman-sponsored program will be offered in schools in Long Island, NY; Irving, Tex.; Los Angeles and San Diego, Calif.; Washington, D.C.; Glen Burnie and Laurel, MD.; and Herndon, VA.

The Wolf Trap Early Childhood STEM Learning Through the Arts program was launched in 2010 in the metro D.C. region, building upon Wolf Traps 30-year history developing and delivering early childhood arts education programs in public schools and Head Start centers.

We are so pleased to be partnering with Northrop Grumman on this program, helping prepare teachers and the next generation of students with the 21st century skills they will need to succeed and starting in the earliest years, when their education begins, said Terrence Jones, president and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. We have already seen anecdotal evidence in schools where we first launched the programs, that using the arts to teach STEM works.

The Wolf Trap Institute is an internationally respected program that provides innovative arts-based teaching strategies and services in more than 1,000 classrooms serving 35,000 young children, their parents, educators, and teaching artists each year. Since 1981, the Institute has been integrating the arts, including music, movement, story-telling, and drama, into preschool and Kindergarten curriculum to enhance language, literacy, math, and science learning. By adding this latest initiative to its core services, Wolf Trap brings nearly three decades of experience in early childhood arts education to enhance STEM learning using its proven techniques and teaching models.

About The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Catherine Filene Shouse (1896-1994), produces and presents a full range of performance and education programs in the Greater Washington area, as well as nationally and internationally. Wolf Trap features three performance venues, the outdoor Filene Center and Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods, both located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and the Barns at Wolf Trap, located down the road from the park and adjacent to the Center for Education at Wolf Trap. In partnership with the National Park Service, The 7,028-seat Filene Center annually showcases an extensive list of diverse artists, ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to classical music, dance, and theater, as well as multimedia presentations, from May through September. The Barns operates year round, and during the summer months is home to the Grammy-nominated Wolf Trap Opera Company, one of Americas outstanding resident ensemble programs for young opera singers. Wolf Traps education programs include the nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, Childrens Theatre-in-the-Woods, a diverse array of arts education classes, scholarships, and a nationally recognized internship program that was included in Bloomberg BusinessWeeks 2009 List of Best Places to Intern. As part of its ongoing commitment to protect and preserve the environment, Wolf Trap offers metro access and is a founding member of the Green Music Group. Terrence D. Jones is president and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Visit the Wolf Trap Web site at http://www.wolftrap.org for more information.

About the Northrop Grumman Foundation

The Northrop Grumman Foundation supports diverse and sustainable programs for students and teachers. These programs create innovative education experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For more information please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/foundation.

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Afilias and RIGHT OF THE DOT Announce Collaboration to Support Applications for ICANN New TLD Program

Singapore (PRWEB) June 21, 2011

Afilias Limited, a leading provider of Internet domain name registry and Domain Name System (DNS) services, and RIGHT OF THE DOT LLC, a consulting firm with expertise in domain name valuation, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to assist applicants in ICANNs forthcoming program for new Top Level Domains (TLDs). Under the agreement, Afilias and RIGHT OF THE DOT will collaborate to help applicants with a wide variety of services needed to successfully apply for and launch a new TLD.

Afilias has helped launch more new TLDs than any other provider, and has long been recognized as a leading provider of the critical registry services required by ICANN for new TLDs said Roland LaPlante, Senior Vice President of Afilias. Many applicants are now developing their business plans and have found the need for additional expertise in areas such as premium name valuation. Monte Cahn and Michael Berkens of RIGHT OF THE DOT are well known valuation experts, and we are pleased to make these expanded resources available to applicants.

We have worked with Afilias for years and are glad to form this alliance, said Monte Cahn, Co-Founder and President of RIGHT OF THE DOT. Proper valuation is a critical element in the success of a new TLD, as it helps put the TLD on sound financial footing. With decades of experience in the domain name secondary market, Michael and I can provide fact-based advice on what names might be valuable and how much they may bring. Each TLD will only launch once, and getting this part of the launch right can make the difference between financial success and failure.

Cahn and Berkens are widely recognized as two of the domain industrys most respected valuation and sales experts, and have assisted in the strategy for several previous domain launches and re-launches. They have helped build some of the most successful appraisal algorithms and auction valuation models used in the domain business. Also, they have been central to more than $ 300 million in domain sales, including some of the highest profile domain sales in history, such as Slots.com, CreditCheck.com, Poker.ca, University.org and Dating.com.

ICANN approved the new TLD program at its current meeting in Singapore and set January 12, 2012, as the date it will begin accepting applications.

Afilias Global Registry and DNS services power 20 million registrations across 15 TLDs, including five TLDs operating under ICANN contracts. Afilias new TLD services include a state-of-the-art EPP registry, a globally diverse and redundant Anycast DNS network, 24x7 call-center and technical support, and links to the global distribution channel.

In addition, Afilias provides other premium solutions to augment its registry offerings, including technology to enable mobile phone compatibility for websites and a unique IDN-capable email solution. All Afilias services are DNSSEC and IPv6 ready, and reflect more than 10 years of experience in supporting gTLDs operating under ICANN contracts.

About Afilias

Afilias is a global provider of Internet infrastructure services that connect people to their data. Afilias reliable, secure, scalable, and globally available technology supports a wide range of applications including Internet domain registry services and Managed DNS. For more information on Afilias, visit http://www.afilias.info.

About Right Of The Dot LLC

RIGHT OF THE DOT is an Internet consulting and advisement firm specializing in new and existing TLD strategy, board advisement, premium domain and market positioning, sales and services. The venture is the brainchild of two successful domain and Internet industry veterans, Monte Cahn and Michael H. Berkens, Esq., who posses a unique combination of vision, leadership and domain expertise. Cahn was the original founder of Moniker.com, a top seven ICANN Accredited Registrar, who went on to head the Aftermarket and Sales Division of Oversee.net. Among other pioneering services, Cahn introduced the concept of Live Domain Auctions to the industry. Berkens, a domain investor with more than 75,000 domains, owns WorldwideMedia Inc., including the retail site MostWantedDomains.com. He founded and contributes to the widely read blog, TheDomains.com. Both principals of RIGHT OF THE DOT are members of the prestigious Domain Hall Of Fame, and are two of only 10 members. This highly qualified consulting group gives you access to the most experienced domain sales and marketing strategists in the industry. They are the only domain industry firm specializing in the many of the critical service offerings required to be successful in the ever-expanding domain industry. See http://www.rightofthedot.com for more information.

For more information, contact:

Vance Hedderel

Afilias

Mobile: +1-703-485-5563

vhedderel(at)afilias(dot)info

Twitter: @afilias

Michael Berkens

RIGHT OF THE DOT LLC

Mobile: +1-954-288-6810

mike(at)rightofthedot(dot)com

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