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CollegeNET, Inc. is a Portland, Oregon-based developer of web technology for higher education and non-profit institutions[1][2]
CollegeNET provides Software as a Service (SaaS) applications to improve efficiency, save money, and reduce paper associated with various administrative functions, including online admissions and application evaluation[3], contact relationship management, course and event scheduling,[4][5] space and resource management, faculty and course evaluation, accounts payable management, and commencement.[6] Over 1,300 colleges, universities and non-profits including Stanford University, Princeton University, University of Michigan, University of Oregon, University of Washington and Oregon State University now use the web-based administrative services provided and hosted by CollegeNET[7]
CollegeNET also operates Mach 25[8][9][10], a scholarship search engine, and CollegeNET.com, a social networking forum which distributes a weekly scholarship ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 based on points earned through a unique voting process.[11][12][13]
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History
CollegeNET, Inc. was founded as Universal Algorithms, Inc. in 1977. The company changed its name in May 1999.[14]
The company launched in 1977 with its flagship product, Schedule25, a scheduling software algorithm invented by President and Founder Jim Wolfston.
CollegeNET has been awarded several patents for its web-based forms technology.
Company Facts
Type: Private
Founded: 1977
Founder, CEO & President: Jim Wolfston
Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, USAReferences
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- ^ Williams, Christina (2010-07-29). "CollegeNET helps schools reach sustainability goals". Sustainable Business Oregon. http://www.sustainablebusinessoregon.com/articles/2010/07/collegenet_helps_schools_reach_sustainability_goals.html. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Sullivan, Tom (1-1-2008). "XML Data Integration – Lowering the Bar". InfoWorld. http://books.google.com/books?id=ST0EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=collegenet&hl=en&ei=f23dTaLLCoassAPWrainBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CDoQ6AEwAzigAQ#v=onepage&q=collegenet&f=false. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
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- ^ Mitra, Sramana (2009-02-02). "Deal Radar 2009: CollegeNET". Sramana Mitra. http://www.sramanamitra.com/2009/02/02/deal-radar-2009-collegenet/. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Fugate (Scholarship America), Janine (2011-01-20). "Compare 5 Top Scholarship Search Engines". US News and World Report. http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2011/01/20/compare-5-top-scholarship-search-engines. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Rye, David (2008). "The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Financial Aid for College". http://books.google.com/books?id=KabrXBAukUYC&pg=PA142&dq=collegenet&hl=en&ei=LmbdTYLfNY-0sAOpwYiXBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDEQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=collegenet&f=false. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ Davis, Kristin (July 2000). "Corporations Give Away Millions in Merit Scholarships". Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. http://books.google.com/books?id=Lv4DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA91&dq=collegenet&hl=en&ei=32jdTfnvJZTQsAOp8pisBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CFkQ6AEwCTiMAQ#v=onepage&q=collegenet&f=false. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ Pereez, Sarah (2009-06-18). "Participate in Social Media, Get Money for College". ReadWriteWeb. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/participate_in_social_media_ge.php. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
- ^ Peterson, Deb (No Date Listed). "CollegeNET - Peer Voted Scholarships". About.com. http://adulted.about.com/od/goingbacktoschool/a/collegenetscholarship.htm. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ Ferguson, JG (2007). "What Can I Do Now". http://books.google.com/books?id=OSg69yF4pSIC&pg=PA182&dq=collegenet&hl=en&ei=YWfdTdbEC4yksQORzKm5Bw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CC4Q6AEwATgU#v=onepage&q=collegenet&f=false. Retrieved 2011-06-13.
- ^ http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1181092
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