Business Partners

Baker Tilly
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory CPA firm with a specialized focus on higher education and research institutions. College and university leaders and boards count on our more than 6,500 Value Architects ™ to collaboratively seize opportunities to achieve student success and institutional sustainability. Our higher education practice addresses areas such as internal audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, institutional sustainability, cybersecurity, student wellness, athletics, talent management, cost reduction, fraud, construction, capital asset management and other strategic, financial and operational issues. As the tenth largest assurance and advisory firm in the country, Baker Tilly’s depth of coast-to-coast experience and breadth of industry specialization ensures we deliver candid and insightful guidance to solve your institution’s challenges now, for tomorrow. Contact Susan Maloney at susan.maloney@bakertilly.com or 412.697.6448 for additional information.

CLA
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With 7,400 people, more than 120 U.S. locations, and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. For more information, contact Tim Loeffler.

CollegeAdvantage
Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage, is offered and administered by the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, a state agency under the Office of the Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Ohio is the sixth-largest state sponsor of 529 plans in the country. CollegeAdvantage is offered as the CollegeAdvantage Direct 529 Savings Plan and the BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan, which is offered and marketed through BlackRock and sold through professional financial advisors. Ohio's 529 Plan offers families a tax-advantaged way to save for education expenses after high school. As of December 31, 2019, Ohio's 529 Plan has more than $12.9 billion in assets under management and almost 643,015 total accounts. Learn more at CollegeAdvantage.com

First American Education Finance
First American Education Finance is a specialty lender dedicated exclusively to education. Backed by the strength and stability of City National and RBC, when your school's project requires tailored finance solutions, our powerful alliance offers you optimal flexibility and competitive rates. We work with over 800 schools across the country to solve challenges from complex campus projects to equipment management. Please contact Matt Rankin for additional information.

Forvis
FORVIS National Higher Education Group serves the various needs of more than 200 public and private colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Clients look to FORVIS for strategic solutions that demonstrate foresight, transparency and accountability. Our dedicated team of advisors works with schools of all shapes and sizes, offering audit, tax and consulting services, including financial sustainability support, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, forensics and litigation support. Learn how FORVIS can assist your organization at Higher Education | FORVIS and don’t forget to check out FORsights, our series of award-winning content to help you navigate the financial landscape.

For more information contact Adam Smith, 260.460.4047 or Aaron Hershberger, 513.562.5560

Royse Partners
Royse Partners is a specialty tax and consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio. We provide expert advice to organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by identifying tax credits for our clients in underutilized areas of the tax code. Our team of experienced consultants and industry experts focus on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) through a non-disruptive, accurate and streamlined process. Contact Patrick Moran for more information.

Plante Moran
Plante Moran serves as a trusted advisor to colleges, universities and foundations. We provide comprehensive assurance and tax services, and are the second largest single audit provider in the nation. More than a compliance firm, our independent consultants complement the expertise and capabilities of your in-house team. We will work with you and your board to anticipate challenges, manage risk, streamline operations, find opportunities for new funding sources, harness legacy costs, and leverage technology. Plante Moran is among the nation's largest accounting, tax and consulting firms, and has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as on of the country's best places to work. Visit plantemoran.com for more information.

Alera Group
Alera Group is one of the largest independent employee benefit firms in the U.S. For AICUO Members, Alera Group offers a Health4Edu Program designed to drive the best possible pricing and performance for healthcare plans at Higher Education Colleges and Universities. The Health4Edu Program has reduced healthcare budgets by an average of 15-20% and protects campus autonomy (i.e. you do NOT need to change any plan designs, carriers, eligibility, employee contributions, etc.). The Health4Edu Program, in its 8th year, has over 12,000 members and AICUO is bringing this to its members as an opportunity for review. Contact Kyle Crosley for additional information.

Hylant
Hylant has provided Insurance, Employee Benefits & Risk Management Consulting Service since 1938. Their corporate office is in Toledo, Ohio. They have 21 offices across the United States and Mexico. Please contact Dave Jagodzinski for additional information.

IMA
IMA is a national risk management and commercial insurance broker. IMA has been serving the higher education community since 1974; specializing in property/casualty insurance, surety bonds, employee benefits and student/athletic insurance. IMA has nearly 1,000 employees across the country, clients in all 50 states and a dedicated higher education practice group devoted specifically to private institutions. Please contact Steve Nash for additional information.

Rowan Education Partners
Managing an institution of higher education is a complex undertaking, which is why Rowan Education Partners was built to help colleges and universities with comprehensive solutions that create value for institutions and their students. We deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs: Recruitment, Enrollment Management, Marketing, Technology, Curriculum and Instructional Design, and Administrative Services. Contact Cris LeBlanc, Vice President of Academic Partnerships for more information.

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality
Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is an industry leader with over 50 years experience. We're not simply serving quality food on a plate, we're serving worlds brought together. We're not just setting tables, we're sparking dialogues. We're not just partners, we're ingrained in your unique identity and vision - with you every step of the way to create the best, most inspiring campus experience imaginable so you can stand out in the crowded higher education landscape. Because when you set your sights and standards higher, you're serving more than just good meals. You're serving futures. Contact Kelli Sheehan for more information.

Hallmark Management Service, Inc.
Hallmark Management Service, Inc. was started by Phil Bach to deliver results-oriented and creative dining solutions to small and mid-sized colleges and universities throughout the Eastern United States. Over the past 50 years, Hallmark has constantly evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of college students and our clients. As a smaller, privately owned company, we understand both the challenges and rewards our clients face. We believe in the power of true partnership with our clients and remain nimble in our approach. Today we are just as focused and committed to building long lasting partnerships with our clients; partnerships grounded by a foundation of consistent results and unwavering trust. Our growth will come as a result of our current partnerships and those that seek a true difference. To learn more, contact John Suckow, Vice President Business Development.

Parkhurst Dining
Parkhurst Dining delivers authentic culinary experiences to private colleges and universities. We were founded in 1996 on the premise of choosing "imperfection over standardization" - hamburgers that are hand-pressed and not cooked from uniform frozen patties; soup that is prepared daily from fresh stock and not poured out of a can; or fresh-cut vegetables for your salad bar that are cleaned, peeled, sliced, diced, and chopped by hand - never shaken out of a bag. We've held fast to these colinary values and know that made-from-scratch food delivers greater student satisfaction and engagement leading to stronger financial outcomes for our clients. We are also known for our commitment to sustainable practices and local sourcing; our dedication to client partnerships and seamlessly integrating into your campus culture; our people-first approach to team management, training and development; and our investment back in the communities in which we live and work. To learn more, contact Suzie Lachut, Director of Partnership Development.

BHDP
BHDP, an award-winning international architectural firm is recognized for innovative and inspiring solutions in architecture, planning, interior design, experiential graphic design, project management, strategic consulting, and spatial utilization analytics of sensor-based statistical data to provide more informed design solutions for our clients. BHDP serves five markets: Workplace, Higher Education, Industrial, Discovery and Science, and Retail from its offices in Cincinnati and Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; Pittsburgh, PA; Charlotte, NC; and Raleigh, NC.

BHDP’s expertise in the planning and design of Higher Education facilities is founded upon our deep knowledge of the business of higher education and a passion for improving student and faculty experiences. We design places of learning and discovery that inspire thinkers, leaders and professionals. Our strategic, people-focused approach encourages understanding, collaboration and innovation, enabling us to further an institution’s mission and strategy through their campus and buildings. For more information, contact Paul Orban.

Centrica Business Solutions
Centrica Business Solutions is an integrator of sustainable energy solutions that works with higher education institutions to remove complexity. We deliver a full range of bundled, end-to-end energy solutions and services encompassing energy efficiency measures, renewable energy offerings, and demand response services. Our unique combination of strategic guidance, industry expertise, innovative technology, flexible funding, and full lifecycle support ensure colleges and universities make the most of new opportunities, react quickly to market changes, and eliminate complexity and risk. Our clear and targeted approach to energy implementation establishes goals, identifies opportunities, installs solutions, and ensures ongoing support and optimization over time. Each step is underpinned by expert resources, proven processes, and end-to-end accountability – ensuring that colleges and universities are supported in delivering on their financial and environmental agenda. Contact Mark Weiss for more information.

Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation, which is headquartered in Mason, Ohio, provides a range of products and services to businesses including uniforms, mats, mops, cleaning and restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and safety courses. Contact Amanda Rowe for additional information.

Constellation
Constellation is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas, renewable energy and energy management products and services for homes and businesses across the continental US. We provide integrated energy solutions that help customers strategically buy, manage and use their energy. Our customers, including two-thirds of the Fortune 100, rely on our commitment to innovation, reliability, transparency and service. Contact Melissa Raymond at 443-875-5122 or visit here for more information.

Design Collaborative
Design Collaborative is an architecture, engineering, interiors, and graphic design firm located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our mission is to improve people's worlds. We do that by creating people-first places that help our clients and their end users learn, live, work, heal, and play.

Energy Management Solutions, Inc. (EMS)
Energy Management Solutions, Inc. (EMS), is an independent provider of energy management services, uniquely qualified to help your company identify, prioritize, and implement strategies that will conserve energy, lower utility bills, and improve your bottom line. Our expert team of energy auditors, analysts, engineers, and specialists know how to optimize your energy usage. We work with businesses of all types and sizes in the United States and beyond, sharing proven energy-saving methods and tactics. We'll help you identify conservation opportunities, maximize utility rebates and grant programs, access free or low-cost energy auditing services, and even procure carbon credits. EMS is skilled at negotiating the best utility rates available so you don't pay more for energy than necessary. We also analyze and recommend alternative energy solutions to hedge against rising energy costs and market volatility. For more information please contact Kelly Rodgers or visit www.EMSenergy.com

First American Education Finance
First American Education Finance is a specialty lender dedicated exclusively to education. Backed by the strength and stability of City National and RBC, when your school's project requires tailored finance solutions, our powerful alliance offers you optimal flexibility and competitive rates. We work with over 800 schools across the country to solve challenges from complex campus projects to equipment management. Please contact Matt Rankin for additional information.

• Attract and retain students, faculty, and researchers
• Create a safe and healthy environment for learning and living
• Have a positive impact on student performance
• Enhance safety and security
• Deliver a smart, connected campus experience
• Achieve operational and energy efficiency
• Create greater reliability and sustainability for long-term resilience

McCullers Group
McCullers Group provides organizations, institutions, and communities with development planning, project management, and operational optimization services that help ensure their real estate developments are smartly funded, meticulously planned, expertly executed, eminently profitable, and leave a lasting legacy. McCullers has particular expertise in planning and executing integrated, sports-anchored commercial development projects creating destination experiences for community stakeholders. For more information, contact Mark McCullers

Alera Group
Alera Group is one of the largest independent employee benefit firms in the U.S. For AICUO Members, Alera Group offers a Health4Edu Program designed to drive the best possible pricing and performance for healthcare plans at Higher Education Colleges and Universities. The Health4Edu Program has reduced healthcare budgets by an average of 15-20% and protects campus autonomy (i.e. you do NOT need to change any plan designs, carriers, eligibility, employee contributions, etc.). The Health4Edu Program, in its 8th year, has over 12,000 members and AICUO is bringing this to its members as an opportunity for review. Contact Kyle Crosley for additional information.

Christie Campus Health
Christie Campus Health has decades of experience in college student health and is solely focused on partnering with colleges and universities to deliver efficient, high-quality mental health services to students. In response to the campus mental health crisis, Christie Campus Health’s team of experts in public health, clinical psychology, student health insurance and higher education policy, came together to create a solution that would help colleges and universities improve the way they support student mental health. They developed CONNECT@College, the market’s only single-vendor, comprehensive solution that expands counseling center capacity and helps colleges reach and support students in need. Contact Mark Deasyfor more information.

Forvis
FORVIS National Higher Education Group serves the various needs of more than 200 public and private colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Clients look to FORVIS for strategic solutions that demonstrate foresight, transparency and accountability. Our dedicated team of advisors works with schools of all shapes and sizes, offering audit, tax and consulting services, including financial sustainability support, cybersecurity, enterprise risk management, forensics and litigation support. Learn how FORVIS can assist your organization at Higher Education | FORVIS and don’t forget to check out FORsights, our series of award-winning content to help you navigate the financial landscape.

For more information contact Adam Smith, 260.460.4047 or Aaron Hershberger, 513.562.5560

Gallagher Student Health

Gallagher Student Health & Special Risk is one of the largest national insurance brokers solely focused on protecting students in the higher education community, with student health, sports, special risk, and international insurance products and services for students, faculty and staff. We save clients time and money by effectively managing student programs.

Higher Education Licensure Pros

Higher Education Licensure Pros works with colleges and universities to unravel the complex, dynamic requirements for professional licensure compliance, including U.S. Department of Education Title IV regulations, Veterans Affairs rules, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement policy, and individual state/territory requirements. In addition to consultation and curriculum reviews, we offer The Bookmark, a one-of-a kind database with carefully researched, easily-accessible information for the most common license types that your institution – and your students - need to understand. Please contact Kris Maul for additional information.

Hylant
Hylant has provided Insurance, Employee Benefits & Risk Management Consulting Service since 1938. Their corporate office is in Toledo, Ohio. They have 21 offices across the United States and Mexico. Please contact Dave Jagodzinski for additional information.

IMA
IMA is a national risk management and commercial insurance broker. IMA has been serving the higher education community since 1974; specializing in property/casualty insurance, surety bonds, employee benefits and student/athletic insurance. IMA has nearly 2,000 employees across the country, clients in all 50 states and a dedicated higher education practice group devoted specifically to private institutions. Please contact Casey Casamento for additional information.

Bricker Graydon
Bricker Graydon delivers highly personalized legal services. Our skilled attorneys regularly serve as general counsel to colleges and universities, effectively handling both common and unique legal challenges. In addition to having an entire practice group dedicated to education law, we also provide advice related to taxation, financing, employment and more.

Steptoe & Johnson
Steptoe & Johnson is a U.S. law firm with core strengths in energy, labor & employment, litigation and transactional law, with special expertise for educational institutions in negotiation of terms of loans and refinancings.

Vorys
Since Vorys was founded in 1909, we have grown from four attorneys with offices on the third floor of a small office building in downtown Columbus, Ohio to a nationally recognized firm of approximately 375 attorneys with offices throughout Ohio and in Washington, D.C., Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During that period of tremendous expansion, our firm has created, cultivated, and celebrated a unique culture that is highly collegial, supportive, and inclusive, while at the same time unerringly focused on providing our clients with exceptional legal representation in compliance with the highest standards of professionalism. We believe that our culture has contributed mightily to our position as an acknowledged leader in diversity, to the honors that have been bestowed upon the firm and our attorneys, and to our continuing growth and success in the practice of law.

AmbioEdu
AmbioEdu is the only performance streaming TV(CTV/OTT)platform purposely built for higher education, delivering the power of TV with precise household targeting and digital attribution. With AmbioEdu, higher education institutions can harness the impact of television advertising while targeting specific households with precision. This allows institutions to reach prospective students and engage with their desired audience more effectively than ever before .AmbioEdu's platform also provides digital attribution, enabling institutions to measure the effectiveness of their campaigns and make data-driven decisions to optimize their marketing strategies. By combining the power of TV advertising with precise targeting and digital attribution, AmbioEdu empowers higher education institutions to maximize their marketing ROI and achieve their enrollment goals. Contact Jennifer Lonchar for additional information.

Collegis Education
Collegis Education is a strategic partner whose revenue-growth solutions help colleges and universities maximize their enrollment potential through data-rich, technology-enabled, marketing, engagement and retention services. In programs supported by Collegis Education solutions, partner institutions have realized average new-enrollment gains of 20% in just the first year of partnership. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, the Collegis team develops holistic, interconnected strategies that enable institutions to realize long-term growth in accord with their mission and values. Contact: Peter Moran

Ellucian
Ellucian fuels the business of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions and services. With more than 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries, Ellucian delivers student information systems (SIS), finance, HR, financial aid, analytics, recruiting, retention, and advancement software, as well as implementation and integration support. Financial uncertainty is the #1 barrier keeping students from enrolling and persisting through higher education credentials- and that obstacle is impacting every goal at your institution. Learn about Solutions to Ease Financial Friction and Build Student Success | Ellucian. Contact Chinita Moore Smith for additional information.

Liaison
Liaison assists higher-ed institutions and students in making informed enrollment decisions through a powerful combination of technology and services. Our vision of fostering a more educated world fuels our passion for expanding access, simplifying experiences, and empowering decision-makers. With over 30 years of experience, we've served over 1,200 campuses and supported 40,000 programs globally, empowering individuals, partnering with institutions, and strengthening communities in the pursuit of knowledge and success. Contact Kelsi Harris for additional information.

MJW Graphics
MJW Graphics is a leading supplier of print, promotions, signage and apparel to many college and university in the state of Ohio. No job is too small or too large for our dedicated and qualified staff to handle. We look forward to partnering with AICUO members and providing them extremely competitive prices and great service.

Outreach Promotional Solutions
Outreach Promotional Solutions is an award-winning agency providing marketing products and creative services to help organizations grow and promote their brand. Outreach also provides PPE and medical supplies, leveraging sourcing capabilities to deliver products that help organizations stay safe. Their solution profile includes:

• A Brandstore website custom designed and managed for the college at no cost. View the sample store page here.
• Additional pop-up shops for specific programs (graduation, staff awards, holiday gifting, new students, etc…)
• EQP or better pricing on all items (promo, print, apparel)
• Complete product offering including PPE supplies. Visit the shop link for discount AICUO PPE pricing.
• Dedicated Account Rep that understands brand integrity, order processing and servicing needs for colleges/universities

Rowan Education Partners
Managing an institution of higher education is a complex undertaking, which is why Rowan Education Partners was built to help colleges and universities with comprehensive solutions that create value for institutions and their students. We deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs: Recruitment, Enrollment Management, Marketing, Technology, Curriculum and Instructional Design, and Administrative Services. Contact Cris LeBlanc, Vice President of Academic Partnerships for more information.

Apogee
Established in Austin in 1999, Apogee is a leading provider of managed technology services that enable colleges and universities to innovate to enrich the campus experience and foster student vitality. Uniquely positioned to serve higher education, Apogee supports a community of more than one million students and administrators at over 350 colleges and universities nationwide. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes Managed Campus (networks and managed IT and cloud services), ResNet (residential networks), campus engagement and digital signage, and video services.

Visit Apogee at www.apogee.us

Catharsis Productions
For over twenty-two years, Catharsis Productions has focused on designing and delivering a portfolio of interpersonal violence prevention and inclusivity trainings designed for higher education and military audiences. Using research-supported pedagogy and incomparable engagement, both our live and online trainings are designed to meet students and staff “where they are” with interactive and relatable content. The conversational experience of our online programs is enhanced by leading-edge technology and supported with caring, efficient human customer support. We are happy to provide more information about our college Title IX programs for students and staff. Please visit us at www.catharsisproductions.com or contact David Stobie.

Cengage
Cengage, the U.S. Higher Education business of global education technology company Cengage Group, serves millions of instructors, learners and institutions. We deliver affordable, high-quality digital products and personalized support to power learning individually and at scale. Our customer-centered approach enables innovation, including Cengage Unlimited, the first and only all-access digital subscription for textbooks and course materials. Our textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help educators and students achieve their goals. Contact Steve Korb for more information.

Christie Campus Health
Christie Campus Health has decades of experience in college student health and is solely focused on partnering with colleges and universities to deliver efficient, high-quality mental health services to students. In response to the campus mental health crisis, Christie Campus Health’s team of experts in public health, clinical psychology, student health insurance and higher education policy, came together to create a solution that would help colleges and universities improve the way they support student mental health. They developed CONNECT@College, the market’s only single-vendor, comprehensive solution that expands counseling center capacity and helps colleges reach and support students in need. Contact Mark Deasy for more information.

Collegis Education
Collegis Education is a strategic partner whose revenue-growth solutions help colleges and universities maximize their enrollment potential through data-rich, technology-enabled, marketing, engagement and retention services. In programs supported by Collegis Education solutions, partner institutions have realized average new-enrollment gains of 20% in just the first year of partnership. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, the Collegis team develops holistic, interconnected strategies that enable institutions to realize long-term growth in accord with their mission and values. Contact: Peter Moran

Coursedog
Coursedog offers modern academic operations software that empowers administrators and faculty to execute exceptional educational experiences and meet their strategic enrollment management goals through integrated academic and event scheduling, curriculum, catalog, and course demand projection tools. Today we support over 100 institutions including AICUO institutions like Ashland University and John Carroll University to streamline their scheduling and curricular operations into a single integrated platform. Academic administrators deserve a powerful, easy-to-use tool that gives them confidence, visibility, and trust that they are executing student-centric, data-driven, cost-efficient academic operations.

Ellucian
Ellucian fuels the business of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions and services. With more than 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries, Ellucian delivers student information systems (SIS), finance, HR, financial aid, analytics, recruiting, retention, and advancement software, as well as implementation and integration support. Financial uncertainty is the #1 barrier keeping students from enrolling and persisting through higher education credentials- and that obstacle is impacting every goal at your institution. Learn about Solutions to Ease Financial Friction and Build Student Success | Ellucian. Contact Chinita Moore Smith for additional information.

Liaison
Liaison assists higher-ed institutions and students in making informed enrollment decisions through a powerful combination of technology and services. Our vision of fostering a more educated world fuels our passion for expanding access, simplifying experiences, and empowering decision-makers. With over 30 years of experience, we've served over 1,200 campuses and supported 40,000 programs globally, empowering individuals, partnering with institutions, and strengthening communities in the pursuit of knowledge and success. Contact Kelsi Harris for additional information.

Rowan Education Partners
Managing an institution of higher education is a complex undertaking, which is why Rowan Education Partners was built to help colleges and universities with comprehensive solutions that create value for institutions and their students. We deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs: Recruitment, Enrollment Management, Marketing, Technology, Curriculum and Instructional Design, and Administrative Services. Contact Cris LeBlanc, Vice President of Academic Partnerships for more information.

TimelyCare
Focused on improving the health of student populations, TimelyCare offers universities and colleges a comprehensive, custom program centered around telehealth. TimelyCare's campus-wide solution gives students one point of contact - anytime, anywhere - to get quality care and immediate treatment for medical or mental health concerns from board-certified physicians and licensed counselors. TimelyCare's telehealth programs optimize clinic resources and support clinic staff in delivering quality care to the right students at the right times. Please visit timelycare.com for more information or contact Russell McCaskill

 

The Virtual Care Group (VCG)
The Virtual Care Group provides holistic telehealth solutions for Higher Ed. Our counseling, on-demand crisis counseling, life coaching, and urgent care services are UNLIMITED and available 24/7 at no cost to students. We offer customizable and affordable solutions for your entire campus, or a selected group of students. We can supplement existing health services or create a virtual wellness center staffed by Board-certified physicians and licensed counselors. To learn more: contact Emily Pettit, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, or visit us online.

Apogee
Established in Austin in 1999, Apogee is a leading provider of managed technology services that enable colleges and universities to innovate to enrich the campus experience and foster student vitality. Uniquely positioned to serve higher education, Apogee supports a community of more than one million students and administrators at over 350 colleges and universities nationwide. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes Managed Campus (networks and managed IT and cloud services), ResNet (residential networks), campus engagement and digital signage, and video services.

Visit Apogee at www.apogee.us

Cengage
Cengage, the U.S. Higher Education business of global education technology company Cengage Group, serves millions of instructors, learners and institutions. We deliver affordable, high-quality digital products and personalized support to power learning individually and at scale. Our customer-centered approach enables innovation, including Cengage Unlimited, the first and only all-access digital subscription for textbooks and course materials. Our textbooks, homework tools, and flagship online learning platforms, MindTap and WebAssign, help educators and students achieve their goals. Contact Steve Korb for more information.

CLA
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services. With 7,400 people, more than 120 U.S. locations, and a global affiliation, we promise to know you and help you. For more information visit CLAconnect.com. Investment advisory services are offered through CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor. For more information, contact Tim Loeffler.

Collegis Education
Collegis Education is a strategic partner whose revenue-growth solutions help colleges and universities maximize their enrollment potential through data-rich, technology-enabled, marketing, engagement and retention services. In programs supported by Collegis Education solutions, partner institutions have realized average new-enrollment gains of 20% in just the first year of partnership. With more than two decades of experience in higher education, the Collegis team develops holistic, interconnected strategies that enable institutions to realize long-term growth in accord with their mission and values. Contact: Peter Moran

Coursedog
Coursedog offers modern academic operations software that empowers administrators and faculty to execute exceptional educational experiences and meet their strategic enrollment management goals through integrated academic and event scheduling, curriculum, catalog, and course demand projection tools. Today we support over 100 institutions including AICUO institutions like Ashland University and John Carroll University to streamline their scheduling and curricular operations into a single integrated platform. Academic administrators deserve a powerful, easy-to-use tool that gives them confidence, visibility, and trust that they are executing student-centric, data-driven, cost-efficient academic operations.

EasyIT
Since 1998, EasyIT has been serving businesses throughout Ohio. We are absolutely passionate about making IT easy for our clients. We partner with our clients to inform and educate them, so they can make knowledgeable IT Business decisions for their organizations and for their future. We are a team of dedicated IT professionals focused on security and customer service. With EasyIT’s Co-Managed IT Services platform, colleges and universities can expand their current IT resources and areas of expertise without paying expensive salaries and benefits to do so - all while maintaining the ability to scale up or down easily when partnering with EasyIT. For additional information, contact Megan Criswell.

Ellucian
Ellucian fuels the business of higher education with a portfolio of cloud-based solutions and services. With more than 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries, Ellucian delivers student information systems (SIS), finance, HR, financial aid, analytics, recruiting, retention, and advancement software, as well as implementation and integration support. Financial uncertainty is the #1 barrier keeping students from enrolling and persisting through higher education credentials- and that obstacle is impacting every goal at your institution. Learn about Solutions to Ease Financial Friction and Build Student Success | Ellucian. Contact Chinita Moore Smith for additional information.

Higher Education Licensure Pros

Higher Education Licensure Pros works with colleges and universities to unravel the complex, dynamic requirements for professional licensure compliance, including U.S. Department of Education Title IV regulations, Veterans Affairs rules, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement policy, and individual state/territory requirements. In addition to consultation and curriculum reviews, we offer The Bookmark, a one-of-a kind database with carefully researched, easily-accessible information for the most common license types that your institution – and your students - need to understand. Please contact Kris Maul for additional information.

Jenzabar
Jenzabar is a privately owned company that delivers cloud-based ERP, SIS, HCM, and other critical solutions and services to higher education institutions of all sizes so they can evolve alongside and adapt to the rapidly changing needs of today’s learners. Jenzabar’s market-leading, award-winning solutions enable colleges and universities to find, attract, and retain their best-fit students. In 2022, Jenzabar acquired Spark451, a full-service marketing and technology firm that provides comprehensive enrollment strategies and support, further strengthening Jenzabar’s goal to empower institutions with the resources and tools to identify and recruit their right-fit students amid changing student demographics.

With more than 30 years of experience, Jenzabar supports 1,350+ campuses worldwide with powerful solutions that enable long-term success for both institutions and their students. It is Jenzabar’s mission to create pathways that empower all to know who they are, what work they are destined to do, and how they can unlock their full potential — at home, at work, and in the world.

Liaison
Liaison assists higher-ed institutions and students in making informed enrollment decisions through a powerful combination of technology and services. Our vision of fostering a more educated world fuels our passion for expanding access, simplifying experiences, and empowering decision-makers. With over 30 years of experience, we've served over 1,200 campuses and supported 40,000 programs globally, empowering individuals, partnering with institutions, and strengthening communities in the pursuit of knowledge and success. Contact Kelsi Harris for additional information.

ScholarBuys
ScholarBuys is a value-added reseller of software, hardware, and peripherals; ScholarBuys works exclusively in education. Our niche focus is Group Purchasing. ScholarBuys has a strong track record of maximizing the buying power of Independent College and University Associations with technology companies including; Microsoft, Adobe, DropBox, Lenovo, Symantec, and others. For more information, contact contact Bob Smith.