Epsilen: A Social Learning Platform

September 19, 2011 - 1:11pm | by ccollier
Presenter(s)
Christi Segal (Epsilen, US)
Tracy Collins (Epsilen, US)
Session Information
November 10, 2011 - 10:40am
Session Type: 
Vendor Showcase
Location: 
Europe 6
Session Duration: 
35 Minutes
Concurrent Session: 
6
Abstract

Learn how Epsilen supports Student Engagement by coupling traditional LMS functions with collaboration tools that empower students and educators to participate in learning communities.

Extended Abstract

Epsilen is a Social Learning Platform that recognizes external pressures are forcing educators and educational institutions to re-evaluate students. Amidst national attainment demands for student completion, swelling enrollments, high attrition that challenges retention efforts, and shifting student expectations about the educational experience one thing is clear: it is more important than ever to educators to keep students engaged in the process and experience of learning. From a student perspective, the pressures are similarly acute. Success, no matter how you define it – be it course completion, program completion, transition from one educational stage to another, or securing of employment post-education – is something that requires collaboration on many levels. 

We will detail the ways which Epsilen supports Student Engagement by coupling traditional LMS functions with collaboration tools that empower students and educators to participate in learning communities. These powerful tools work together to promote individual achievement of learning outcomes. Additionally, we will touch on our use of predictive analytics to support student outcomes.

 

Final Presentation: 
application/pdf iconEpsilen_Corporate_Overview_SloanC_110111.pdf
Lead Presenter

Christi Segal, VP, Strategic Initiatives 

Christi joined Epsilen as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives in February 2011. Ms. Segal has over twelve years in higher education and fifteen years in nonprofit management for health and arts organizations. Her focus in higher education has been on aligning strategic priorities for institutions and planning and developing programs and solutions to meet the challenges of funding, student success and completion. Most recently, she was at SunGard Higher Education serving in multiple roles as senior strategic consultant, business development support and the development of the Grant Services Practice for the company securing more than $30 million in funding for clients. Prior to SunGard Higher Education, Ms. Segal was the Director of Institutional Grants at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO overseeing all aspects of grant management. In addition, Ms. Segal has a background in public relations and marketing having spent five years with the Partnership for A Drug Free America as Community Relations Manager in New York, New York.
 
Ms. Segal received a bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre from the University of Wyoming, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance from Western Illinois University.


Christopher Collier, Sr. Business Development Director

Christopher joined Epsilen as Senior Business Development Director for Higher Education in March 2011. Mr. Collier has over 17 years of progressive experience with enterprise-wide software automation and user-experience products and services. Previous to coming to Epsilen, he served in multiple roles within Executive Sales, Business Development, Global Marketing, Product Marketing and Relationship Management.  

Mr. Collier received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications in 1994 from the University of Washington in Seattle. 

 

Tracy Collins, Relationship Manager

Tracy joined Epsilen as Relationship Manager for Higher Education in February 2011. Ms. Collins has over 12 years of progressive experience with higher education in program and project management, and in customer service. Previous to coming to Epsilen, she served in multiple roles within Sales, Business Development, Marketing, and Operations.  
 
Ms. Collins received her Master’s in Education in 1998 from Temple University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presenter 1 Email: 
csegal@epsilen.com