John Wood Community College

John Wood Community College was founded in 1974 to provide residents with high-quality, low-cost higher education. The College serves a district that expands into nine counties in west central Illinois. John Wood invests in the people of our community by offering education, skills and knowledge to create a better workforce for today and tomorrow. Day, evening, online and open learning classes allow students to attend college on their terms. John Wood offers a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, with three degrees specifically designed to accomodate students transferring to four-year colleges: Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Fine Arts (AFA), and Associate in Science (AS). The College also offers the Associate in Applied Science degree (AAS) and certificates for those interested in specialized career/technical training that leads to immediate employment.

StraighterLine

StraighterLine is the leading provider of high-quality, affordable, online courses that help learners earn college credit and meet their professional goals. Each year, 150,000 learners take one of StraighterLine’s 215 courses to upskill into new careers or earn credit from over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide. StraighterLine works with institutions and corporate partners to provide their students and employees with flexible education options that allow them to work and learn at their own pace. Visit https://www.straighterline.com for more information. Our History StraighterLine was founded by Burck Smith in 2008 to provide a high-quality, low-cost alternative to the rising cost of college and to help save students a significant amount of money on the cost of their degree. Today 2,000+ colleges and universities have accepted StraighterLine courses for credit. Our mission: Advance education by empowering learners to reach their college and career goals. WHY STRAIGHTERLINE? • Flexible College Courses and Credits: StraighterLine offers online, asynchronous general education courses that learners can complete on their schedule. • Wraparound Student Support: A StraighterLine membership includes free eTextbooks, 24/7 tutoring, test proctoring, student support, and an online writing center. • Academic Excellence: All StraighterLine courses go through an intensive quality review process by the American Council on Education (ACE) and are recommended for ACE CREDIT transfer. • Credentials for In-Demand Careers: The ChildCare Education Institute, A StraighterLine Company, has helped hundreds of thousands of childcare professionals reach professional development and certificate goals. • Workforce Readiness: StraighterLine works directly with corporate clients and as part of the EdAssist by BrightHorizons education network to meet workforce training needs.

Moore College of Art and Design

Moore College of Art & Design is dedicated to excellence in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the first and only historically women’s college for art and design. in the United States. Through its undergraduate bachelor of fine arts degrees for women and its coeducational graduate programs, Moore cultivates creativity, promotes scholarship and prepares its students for professional careers in the arts by emphasizing critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking, and strong communication skills. Moore is dedicated to producing graduates that distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields. As a cultural leader, Moore promotes access to the arts throughout the broader community. The Galleries at Moore introduce the work of significant regional, national and international artists to the community through distinctive exhibitions and educational programs. The wide-ranging Continuing Education programs also serve the community by providing opportunities for men, women and nonbinary people to learn new skills for personal and professional growth. Through Moore’s acclaimed Young Artist Workshop, founded in 1921, the lives of children and youth are enriched through creative arts education. Building on its historic legacy of educating women for successful careers in the visual arts, Moore is committed to adapting to the needs of future generations of artists, designers, scholars and educators throughout its diverse educational programs.

university of arizona international

University of Arizona International is redefining the global university experience. Through our worldwide network of partnerships and microcampus locations, we deliver high-quality education, ignite international projects, and expand access to intercultural experiences for the entire University community. We believe international engagement enriches the University of Arizona and positively impacts the world. Our team provides regional expertise in managing and developing global partnerships, programs, and outreach in key strategic world regions. We are proud to serve as a central hub for international resources and the following functions/activities: International Education, International Admissions, International Alumni, International Student Services, Study Abroad, International Faculty & Scholars, UArizona Academy, Study Arizona, International Affairs, International Travel, U.S. Passports Office, and the Global Center student union.

IMMERSE: Center for Immersive Computing at Illinois

IMMERSE - the Center for Immersive Computing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - brings together expertise in immersive technologies, applications, and human factors. IMMERSE aims to perform research, educate a new workforce, and build infrastructure to enable a new era of immersive computing that will transform virtually all industries and human activities. Immersive computing promises the seamless integration of the virtual with the physical. It includes augmented, virtual, and mixed reality (AR, VR, and MR), collectively extended reality (XR), digital twins, the metaverse, spatial computing, and earable computing.