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EHR: Benefit or Bust?

bCalacci — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:41:32 +0000

The best healthcare decisions require the best clinical information. Clearly, we have excellent computer technology. We have excellent clinicians. So why are the outcomes of EHR implementation so blurred ?

Creating systems that can utilize data to produce information that results in the best clinical outcomes is a complex process, requiring deep understanding of not only the capabilities of the technology, but also of the requirements of the clinicians. So far, it has been difficult to align these related, yet distinct components of the HIT landscape to produce consistent, measurable results.

We need HIT leaders to sort this out, and provide a clear vision for the future. Following are two excellent articles about why you should be working in Health IT, and why doctors are divided over the benefit of electronic health records.

Champlain: Best Cyber Security Higher Ed Program in the U.S.A.

bCalacci — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:52:57 +0000

We have been waiting anxiously for this moment since December, and we are excited and proud to announce that we won!

SC Magazine named Champlain College the Best Cyber Security Higher Education Program in the United States last night at their annual awards ceremony in San Francisco, CA.

We originally wrote about this award in December when we received word we were one of four finalists. The other three finalists were the University of Maryland University College, Kennesaw State University, and Iowa State University.

Congratulations to all our faculty, staff, students and graduates who have made our programs a national leader in this field!

What is this award?

This national award is given to "The best cyber security undergraduate or higher education program which currently has a cyber security degree program. These are for schools throughout the United States and qualification is based on the quality of instruction, programs and how well these prepare students for the marketplace."

Why Champlain?

Champlain College has been educating digital forensics and information security students since 2002. The college was one of the first colleges in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in digital forensics and information security, it was also one of the first (if not the very first) to offer that degree 100% online. Since that time we have expanded our portfolio to include two Master’s degree programs in Digital Forensics, also available 100% online. Champlain also has a partnership with ISFCE which allows us to offer a CCE Bootcamp to our students, online or on our campus, prepping them to sit for the CCE exam upon completion.

Champlain College is recognized by the National Institute of Justice, which identified our digital forensics degrees as Model Electronic Crime and Digital Investigation Programs, and the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security which designated Champlain as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Champlain has proudly held those honors since 2004 and 2007 respectively.

History Of The Award

Now in its 16th year, the SC Awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the fervent work of government, commercial and nonprofits.

New Face of Higher Education

bCalacci — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:25:40 +0000

In a recent Huffington Post blog our own Jayson Boyers, executive director of the division of continuing professional studies, talks about the increasing focus in higher-ed on competency-based credits and online learning.

In his blog, Jayson discusses the value of both, but also cautions about focusing too much on them. "A college experience - whether taken in person or online - must include ways for students to connect with one another, offering opportunities to interact and relate through shared experiences."

Read the post in its entirety, "The New Face of Higher Education: Why "College-Lite" Simply Will Not Cut It."

Hack It Your Way...

bCalacci — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:20:32 +0000

Champlain's own Jon Rajewski, professor of digital forensics, appeared on our local CBS affiliate to talk about the recent hack of Burger King's Twitter account.

He discussed why hacked social media accounts may seem humorous on the surface, but can actually be extremely harmful to your technology.

View the short, 4 minute piece to hear what Jon has to say.

Champlain Ranked in Top Tier of Online Colleges by US News

bCalacci — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:04:21 +0000

We are very excited to announce that US News & World Report has ranked us in the top 25% of online colleges in the country!

What does that mean?

It means that of the 237 colleges participating in the survey we ranked 54^th.

Who were the participating colleges and universities?

They ran the gamut from

· private to public;

· for-profit and non-profit;

· small and large;

· and all are regionally accredited.

How were the rankings determined?

US News considered the following factors:

· Retention rates;

· Graduation rates;

· Indebtedness of students upon graduation.

And then ranked each college in three different categories:

· Student engagement

· Faculty credentials and training

· Student services and technology.

We are so proud of our hard working staff, faculty and students who helped make this ranking a reality.

You can see the entire ranking, including the subcategories in each of those three main categories, at usnews.com/online-education.

Finalist for Best Cyber Security Higher Education Program!

bCalacci — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:12:59 +0000

We are VERY proud, and very excited, to announce that Champlain College has been named a 2013 SC Awards finalist in SC Magazine's Best Cyber Security Higher Education Program category. The winner will be announced on February 26; it is going to be a long 2 1/2 months!

What is this award?

Why Champlain?

Champlain College is recognized by the National Institute of Justice, which identified our digital forensics degrees as Model Electronic Crime and Digital Investigation Programs, and the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security which designated Champlain as a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Champlain has proudly held those honors since 2004 and 2007 respectively.

History Of The Award

Now in its 16th year, the SC Awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the fervent work of government, commercial and nonprofits.

Congratulations to all our faculty, staff, students and graduates who have made our programs a national leader in this field!

Program Director Named Fellow of ACHE

bCalacci — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:45:17 +0000

Congratulations to our own Michael Zemany!

Michael has been named a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation's leading professional society for healthcare leaders.

Michael is program director and assistant professor of the healthcare administration and technology programs in the Division of Continuing Professional Studies. In his role Michael oversees the online bachelor's and master's degree programs in healthcare administration and health information technology.

What is a Fellow? According to ACHE "Fellow status represents achievement of the highest standard of professional development. In fact, only 6,500 healthcare executives hold this distinction. To obtain Fellow status candidates must fulfill multiple requirements, including passing a comprehensive examination, meeting academic and experiential criteria, earning continuing education credits and demonstrating professional/community involvement. Fellows are also committed to ongoing professional development and undergo recertification every three years."

A Degree PATHe As Unique As You Are

bCalacci — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:19:38 +0000

Every student wants to hear "graduate earlier" and "save money".

Two of the greatest challenges adult students face are time and money. To help reduce these barriers Champlain has developed PATHe (Personalized Access To Higher education).

PATHe allows students to earn up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree through prior college learning and life experience; leaving potentially only ten upper-level courses (30 credits) to complete and earn their bachelor's degree.

For student John Clingerman of D4 eDiscovery, the new PATHe program is already paying off. "With PATHe, I'll graduate six months earlier - which will also save me thousands of dollars. My job often requires I put in long hours, gathering and interpreting digital forensic evidence for lawyers, so Champlain's online courses have been a godsend, allowing me to study whenever I have some quiet moments available"

To learn more about how PATHe can help you save time and money visit us at online.champlain.edu/pathe.

VT Is Tops in Digital Forensics!

bCalacci — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:07:17 +0000

Thanks to DFI News for alerting us to this blog post about the “Top 5 States for Computer Forensics”. The post ranks Vermont as #2 in the country because of Champlain College. According to the blog:

2. Vermont

Vermont makes the list as it is home to Champlain College. This small, liberal arts institution was founded in 1878 and offers a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Digital Forensics, as well as a Master of Science in Digital Investigation Management. Both programs are highly ranked, and offer students real-world experience, and intensive training techniques.

Not only educating students, Champlain's Patrick Leahy Center for Digital Investigation provides computer forensics and digital investigation operational training, support and research, as well as other technical services that assist law enforcement in Vermont, and throughout the nation.

Read more here to see the entire piece, including who was ranked #1, and why.

Laugh, Smile, and Register...Maybe?

bCalacci — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:50:09 +0000

The summer heat can inspire a little wackiness at Champlain College, especially in the online division.

As we brainstormed ways to reach students not yet registered for fall we felt like nothing was really standing out. There was nothing "new" to catch their attention in this steamy summer weather. Then the idea for a parody of Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Call Me Maybe" was born, and the creative juices started flowing.

Enjoy the artistic stylings of some of our fun, creative staff as they bring you "Register, Maybe". Look out American Idol, there's a new show in town. Maybe.

And don't forget to register. Definitely.

If you have questions about our programs, or for more information about registering, or getting started with an application, contact us via email or 888-545-3459.

Quick! Do not Delay! Register NOW, before we make another video!