Wiley Education Services ends 2020 with 15 new
global partners, and plans to launch more than 80 new online
programs
Wiley Education Services, part of John Wiley and Sons Inc.
(NYSE: JW-A) (NYSE: JW-B), recently signed five new university
partnerships including University of Montana, New Mexico Highlands
University, New York University, Spring Hill College, and - marking
further momentum globally - Lebanese American University. Across
these five new university partners, Wiley will support 27
undergraduate, graduate and doctoral online programs in a variety
of high-demand disciplines like healthcare, social work, business,
and computer science.
“This pandemic has shed light on the importance of providing
flexible, outcomes-focused learning experiences to students, while
also proving the dire need for more jobs central to this crisis -
specifically those in healthcare and social work,” said Todd
Zipper, President of Wiley Education Services. “We look forward to
partnering with each of these institutions to build online programs
that clear the path to success in today's most vital and in-demand
career fields.”
Lebanese American
University
Lebanese American University (LAU), with campuses in Beirut and
Byblos, Lebanon, has contracted with Wiley to launch eight graduate
programs in business, computer science, engineering, nursing, and
education disciplines. LAU will take advantage of a tailored
approach with Wiley, utilizing a full suite of online program
management services, as well as course development on a
fee-for-service basis.
“With COVID-19 and an unprecedented monetary and financial
crisis in Lebanon, we see our partnership with Wiley as one of our
most strategic decisions toward perpetuating LAU’s mission in
Lebanon and in the Arab world,” said Michel E. Mawad, M.D.,
President of Lebanese American University.
University of Montana
University of Montana (UM) located in Missoula, Montana, has
signed with Wiley to launch a Master of Social Work (MSW) program
in August 2021. As part of this partnership, UM will receive
Wiley’s full range of service offerings including market research,
marketing, enrollment, instructional design, faculty support, and
retention.
"Here at UM, we aim to provide students of all types with broad
access to a quality education,” Seth Bodnar, President of
University of Montana shares. “Our partnership with Wiley allows us
to further this goal. We look forward to working with Wiley to
reach new students far and wide. Beginning with our online Master
of Social Work program, we are excited to give students access to
programs that help our students do good in the world.”
New Mexico Highlands
University
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) in Las Vegas, New Mexico,
has tapped Wiley to launch 10 academic programs, including a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), business programs, MBA,
MSW and others. NMHU will take advantage of Wiley’s full suite of
offerings including market research, marketing, enrollment, and
retention, including clinical placement support.
“New Mexico Highlands has been a recognized longtime leader in
social and economic mobility for our students, and we’re excited to
expand our reputation through our partnership with Wiley, offering
a new and innovative portfolio of online programs,” stated Sam
Minner, President of New Mexico Highlands University. “We are
confident our partnership will positively change the lives of many
more people across the country.”
New York University – Wagner School of
Public Service
New York University (NYU) Wagner, located in New York City, will
engage with Wiley in a fee-for-service partnership to provide
enrollment and retention services and customized 24/7 technology
support for their online Master of Health Administration
program.
“NYU Wagner’s inaugural online degree program, which launched
only two years ago, is excited to enter its next phase,” said David
Gastwirth, Director of Online Education of NYU Wagner. “We aim to
build on the momentum achieved to date, growing enrollment while
also enhancing program quality and impact. By working with Wiley,
we are confident that we can recruit the most highly qualified and
diverse healthcare professionals into our graduate program and
provide them with an exceptional student experience.”
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College, located in Mobile, Alabama, has partnered
with Wiley to launch 16 undergraduate and graduate programs in
business, healthcare, education, and computer science and liberal
arts - the first seven of which are launching in Fall 2021. As part
of this partnership, Willey will provide a full array of student
lifecycle and academic solutions including market research,
marketing, enrollment, retention - including clinical placement
support - instructional design, faculty support, and faculty
development. Additionally, Spring Hill has contracted with Wiley on
a fee-for-service basis to manage the redesign of their
website.
“Spring Hill College continues its focus on implementing new
programs, technology, and partnerships that will help ensure
success for students after graduation,” said Dr. Joe Lee, President
of Spring Hill College. “Our partnership with Wiley brings our
online academic programs to a wider audience, including working
adults who aren’t able to attend our in-person classes. This
partnership just made sense as Wiley is as committed as we are to
improve course quality, increase student engagement, and keep us
true to our mission, culture, and tradition to educate
leaders.”
Wiley Education Services’ continuous growth - coupled with its
recent acquisition of training and job placement company mthree and
launch of tuition benefits solution Wiley Beyond - demonstrates the
company’s strategy to deliver innovative, tech-enabled products and
services that unlock human potential by enabling the success of the
world’s learners and professionals.
For more information, please visit
www.edservices.wiley.com/why-partner.
About Wiley Education Services
Wiley Education Services is a leading, global provider of
technology-enabled education solutions to meet the evolving needs
of universities, corporations, and ultimately, learners. We partner
with more than 70 institutions across the U.S., Europe and
Australia, and support over 800-degree programs. Our best-in-class
services and market insights are driven by our deep commitment and
expertise—proven to elevate enrollment, retention and completion
rates. For more information, visit edservices.wiley.com.
About Wiley
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Through publishing, platforms and services, we help students,
researchers, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals
in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years, we have
delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The
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