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Auburn University Partners with GuestAssist to Improve Fan Experience and Security

GuestAssist Stadium Service

Houston, TX (PRWEB) April 2, 2009

Auburn University Athletics has selected GuestAssist – the industry-leading spectator communication system – for use at Jordan-Hare Stadium beginning this fall.

GuestAssist – a service of Houston-based qtags – provide instant two-way, text messaging-based communication between ticket holders and event staff, allowing for improved management of safety, security and guest services.

Auburn is the first NCAA school to implement GuestAssist, which is currently used by a number of major sports franchises and facilities throughout North America.

“On football Saturdays, Jordan-Hare Stadium becomes Alabama’s fifth-largest city, with more than 87,000 fans in attendance,” said Auburn Associate Athletic Director Jeff Steele. “Maintaining safety and security and providing responsive customer service to Tiger fans is a priority for the university, and GuestAssist will improve our ability to do that efficiently and effectively.

“We selected GuestAssist because of its proven track record in the National Football League and Major League Baseball, and we’re proud to be the first college in the U.S. to offer the service.”

GuestAssist provides a simple text message code that will permit Auburn fans to send questions, concerns or requests via their mobile phones to the command and control center at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The number will be communicated to fans via signage, public address announcements and other means.

A single staff member can handle and respond to incoming requests through GuestAssist’s customized software interface. The operator can send reply messages directly to the fan’s phone to answer questions or obtain more information, and, if necessary, can quickly dispatch safety/security, medical or guest services staff to the appropriate location.

“GuestAssist gives large venues such as stadiums, arenas and theme parks an additional layer of security to serve their operational needs and the ticket holders’ well being,” said Jeremy Konko, founder of GuestAssist. “Text messaging is the ideal communications vehicle in loud stadiums like Jordan-Hare, and it allows for secure, anonymous communication and real-time response.”

GuestAssist will also provide Auburn with post-event reporting and analysis of guests’ concerns to help the team’s front office improve staffing, fine-tune security procedures and better understand fans’ common questions and further concerns.

Houston-based GuestAssist is a member of the Stadium Managers Association and the International Association of Assembly Managers.

About GuestAssist

GuestAssist is an enterprise feedback management platform that gives your customers easy access to you, and gives you a vehicle to engage them. It is text and web-based and allows stadiums, conferences, event managers and hoteliers to talk to their guests via text messages using their own mobile phones. GuestAssist is currently licensed for use at venues across North America, such as:

Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees)
Georgia Dome (Atlanta Falcons)
Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia Eagles)
Cleveland Browns Stadium (Cleveland Browns)
Heinz Field (Pittsburgh Steelers and University of Pittsburgh)
M & T Bank Stadium (Baltimore Ravens)
Giants Stadium (New York Giants and New York Jets)
FedEx Field (Washington Redskins)
Ford Field (Detroit Lions)
MacAfee Coliseum (Oakland Raiders)
Texas Stadium (Dallas Cowboys)
Invesco Field (Denver Broncos)
Ralph Wilson Stadium (Buffalo Bills)
Gillette Stadium (New England Patriots)
Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis Colts)
RFK Field (DC United)
BMO Field (Toronto FC)

About qtags llc

qtags llc designs and provides mobility solutions that ENGAGE customers, call them to ACTION and help them REMEMBER the message. qtags offers program solutions to stadiums, arenas, conference centers, government agencies and corporations throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Learn more at http://www.GuestAssist.net.

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Pearson Test of English Academic Recognized by University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa Graduate School

Tuscaloosa, AL (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

The University of Alabama (UA) at Tuscaloosa announced today that it will recognize Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) , the company’s computer-based English language test that measures the English language proficiency of candidates for admission who are non-native English speakers. UA is a major, comprehensive, student-centered research university founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college.

UA’s Graduate School enrolls more than 4,300 students in 120 master’s and doctoral programs. Combining high-quality programs with renowned faculty and excellent facilities, the school prepares students for careers in teaching, research and service. UA’s graduate students and more than 650 faculty members come from every part of the United States and 50 foreign countries.

“As we recruit and admit international students as part of the overall growth of UA enrollment, PTE Academic will provide us with a powerful tool for measuring the English language ability of candidates for admission,” said Libby Williams, International Graduate Admissions Officer, Graduate School, UA. “Our university-wide vision is for UA to be the university of choice for the best and the brightest students.”

PTE Academic is the preferred English language test of the prestigious Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC®), owner of the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT), and is now available to test takers at Pearson’s global network of secure testing centers.

“PTE Academic will give UA a powerful tool to support its focus on enrollment growth and academic excellence,” said Mark Anderson, President, Pearson Language Tests. “We are honored to have this prestigious, public research university recognize our new measure of academic English language proficiency.”

Pearson combined the power of international test development, in-depth research and proven, proprietary automated scoring technologies to develop PTE Academic. The test will fill a critical need by providing a test that accurately measures the English language Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing abilities of non-native speakers.

PTE Academic will deliver real-life measures of test takers’ language proficiency to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The test is designed to predict more efficiently the ability of test takers to function in an English-oriented academic environment.

For more information, contact usreco(at)pearson(dot)com or visit http://www.pearsonpte.com

About Pearson Language Tests

Pearson Language Tests (PLT) is part of Pearson plc. PLT is developing PTE Academic in collaboration with the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC).

About Pearson

Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today’s digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company’s investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company’s respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, PEMSolutions, Stanford 10, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker and many others. Pearson’s comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson’s commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson’s other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, visit http://www.pearson.com

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Ford Detroit Football Classic Tickets Available Through Howard University Alumni Club of Detroit

Detroit, Ml (PRWEB) April 4, 2004

The Howard University Alumni Club of Detroit (Howard Club) announces that it has tickets available to the public for the Ford Detroit Football Classic (the Classic) on September 4, 2004 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Classic features The Howard University Bisons vs. The Alabama State Hornets, and the “Battle of the Bands” (the Battle) half-time show! Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.

$ 4 from each ticket sold by the Howard Club goes to support the Howard Club’s scholarship fund, which is used to provide scholarships to deserving students seeking a college education at Howard. Ticket prices are as follows: $ 50.00 (30 yard line to 50 yard line to 30 yard line); $ 45.00 (club level); $ 35.00 (goal line to 30 yard line); $ 30.00 (corner seating); and $ 25.00 (end zone seating).    

In addition to the Classic and the Battle, several other Howard events are being offered, including a Pre-Game Tailgate and:

Student Recruitment Event on Wednesday September 1, 2004, from 6:00pm-8:00pm at 736 Java Coffee House on 736 Lothrop St., Detroit Michigan.

Old School Party- Saturday, September 4, 9:00pm-2:00am at the Stony Creek Brewery, on 237 Jos. Campau, Detroit, Michigan.

Happy Hour- Friday, September 3, 5:00-7:00pm at the Olive Room in Greektown Casino.

Happy Hour- Friday, September 3, 5:00-7:00pm at 546 Grill, on 546 E. Larned St., Detroit, Michigan.

In making the announcement, Gloria McDonald, Co-Chair of the Howard Club’s Classic Committee said, “the Howard University Alumni Club of Detroit is very pleased to offer Classic tickets to the public. This is a wonderful event that brings together the City of Detroit, its suburbs, as well as alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the country…not to mention that our ticket sales help to fund the education of several students through our scholarship fund. From the game and the battle of the bands– to the parties, receptions, concerts, and the excitement of Labor Day– the Classic is yet another sign of the revitalization of our city.”

Howard Alumni Club Event Co-Chairs: Gloria McDonald and Del Dobbs

The Howard University Alumni Club of Detroit is a 501(c)(3) organization, supporting both graduate and undergraduate Howard University alumni in Metropolitan Detroit since the 1940’s. Please contact Karen Clermont-Johnson at (313) 872-1879 or kjohnson12@comcast.net for more information about the Howard Club’s events and activities.

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Troy State University is a public institution located at Troy , Alabama . It comprises 60 sites in 17 US states and 11 worldwide. The university has three campuses in the Alabama . It offers variety of educational programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. It also offers off-campus or distance education and offers many programs in association with United States Armed Forces. It is regarded as 63 rd best graduate school. It is ranked as 25 th best university in the United States for international students by the institute of International Education . Below mentioned Troy State University Information gives a brief on all aspects of this celebrated study center amongst the US Universities .

A Brief History

It was founded as a Troy State Normal School in 1987 on February 26 th , according to the Alabama Legislature act. The School was used to train teachers. It was later renamed Troy State Normal College . It offered extension courses and certificates for teachers and was again renamed as a Troy State Teacher’s College. In 1967, it was granted the status of the university and was renamed as Troy State University .

Courses Offered at the University

The University offers several courses that are unique. It offers Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Nursing, and Bachelor of Science degree program in deaf interpreting. Troy ‘s learning center is the only institute that offers certification program in Polygraph science.

Financial Aid to the Students

University offers exceptional services to the students in terms of financial aid to meet the education costs. There is a separate department called Student Financial Services.

Student Reporters

Students of the university run college journalism program, Troy ‘s television network which has a good reputation. The University has it official news paper called ‘Tropolitan’. It is a weekly publication. There is a huge bookstore for which, students and faculty contribute articles.

The College Library

University’s academic library is very big. It provides instructions on how to use the library materials. It also offers interlibrary loan, for the materials which are not housed in the library. They also maintain online databases. They offer 24 hours web access to students. Online public access catalog called WEBCAT provides 24 hours services.

Other Facilities for the Students

Troy College entered into sports in 1909. They have won various titles till date. They have several teams of football, basketball, baseball, rodeo, and golf. Troy Trojans are the most dreaded sports team of the University.

The Hall of Fame Distinguished Band Conductors was started in 1979. There is also another band called Sound of south marching band. This band performs at different events.

There are nine social clubs for men and women at present. There are five Greek organizations. This university is the home for several religious organizations, such as Wesley Foundation, Baptist Campus Ministries, and Christian Student Center .

The Confucius Institute

This is a non-profit organization associated with the University that aims at promoting Chinese language and culture. It also supports Chinese language teaching, worldwide.

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Marshall University Announces Newest Class of Yeager Scholars
Three students are from West Virginia, two from Ohio and one from Michigan

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