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W H AT ' S N E W Looking for higher-education and technology products and services? Start here. Edited by Ann McClure Data Storage Gets Spirited To anyone walking into a campus store these days, it's clear that logos aren't just for T-shirts anymore. EDGE Tech Corp has taken licensing a step further with a new data storage line called Spirit by EDGE featuring campus logos and colors of major U.S. colleges. Eight schools are cur- rently available. The 256MB and 512MB USB 2.0 flash drive units are the size of a thumb and can hold multiple pictures, music files, data files, or Help Them Help You documents. They offer password protection and easy installation, For administrators considering GoalQuest among other features. The 20GB to software to help with enrollment and re- 100GB 2.5-inch ultra portable hard tention, a free online calculator can help drives can store up to 115 CDs worth estimate the impact of the programs. The of data and can back up a desktop computer, yet the devices are still small Return on Investment ROI Yield Calcu- enough to fit in a backpack. The units range in price from $39 to $220 and are lator uses a question-and-answer format available through www.edgetechcorp.com/spirit. to help formulate tangible yield goals and determine the appropriate level of investment in the Enrollment Yield Opti- mization EYOp product. The user inputs Non-Traditional Course Offering Help data, such as number of students admit- ted, historical yield rates, average gradu- Adding non-traditional educational programs to your catalog just got ation rates, and revenue per student, and easier, at least when it comes to computer tracking. Jenzabar has re- the ROI Yield Calculator produces real- leased Jenzabar Non-Traditional System NTS , a software program de- time reports that estimate likely program signed to help IHEs market, administer, and evaluate non-traditional usage, percentage of audience likely to offerings, such as continuing education, professional development, and be affected by the program, expected certificate programs, ranging from one-day courses to multicampus or revenue saved by implementing EYOp, online offerings. The product is designed to work with an institution's and other benefits of implementing the current processing systems and includes a QuickAdmit feature that al- program. The ROI Calculator can be found lows administrators to post a new course and begin receiving registra- at www.goalquest.com/roi/eyop. tions and payments the same day. Jenzabar NTS is priced at $44,000 for the base product. To learn more, visit www.jenzabar.net. No Pencil Required Hang This Maplesoft has released a web-based version of its Maplesoft-MAA Placement Test Suite, So you finally got a flat-screen display but can't decide on the best way to which will replace the paper-based placement get it on the wall. One option to consider is the PLP Universal Pull-N-Tilt Wall tests it currently offers. Developed with the Mount from Chief Manufacturing. The mounting system fits Mathematical Association of America, the up to 90 percent of 37 to 65 plasma tests can help in assessing students' knowl- and LCD screens on the market. It of- edge of math, which could aid in determin- fers fingertip tilt adjustment and an ing course offerings and student placement. easy-grip handle for bottom pull-out. The Placement Test Suite is hosted by Maple- The system's self-leveling design means soft. Pricing is based on number of students that a screen won't be crooked once it's and can be as low as $2 per student. For hung. Suggested retail price is $329. more information, visit www.maplesoft.com See www.chiefmfg.com. /products/placement. universitybusiness.com April 2006 | 77 What'sNew.indd 77 3/24/06 1:26:10 PM http://www.edgetechcorp.com/spirit http://www.goalquest.com/roi/eyop http://www.edgetechcorp.com/spirit http://www.jenzabar.net http://www.goalquest.com/roi/eyop http://www.jenzabar.net http://www.maplesoft.com/products/placement http://www.chiefmfg.com http://www.maplesoft.com/products/placement http://www.chiefmfg.com http://www.maplesoft.com/products/placement http://www.universitybusiness.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of University Business - April 2006

Table of Contents
College Index
Company Index
Advisory Board
Editor's Note
Stats Watch
People Watch
Sense of Place
On the Hill
Viewpoint
Future Shock
Financial Aid
Admissions
COVER STORY: Averting Housing Havoc
The Art of Reputation Building
Web Conferencing: Rich Media on the Desktop
All Rights Preserved
Admissions Messages vs. Admissions Realities
Internet Technology
What's New
Calendar of Events
Direct Connect
End Note

University Business - April 2006