New EducationDynamics Webinar, "Now What? Political Implications of the New Administration on Higher Education," Features William Hansen and Scott Fleming

HOBOKEN, NJ--(Marketwire - May 28, 2009) - 2009 has introduced a new Presidential Administration, new legislation and most recently, new appointments to the U.S. Department of Education, all of which are re-shaping the higher education landscape. To address immediate and lasting effects of these developments, EducationDynamics (http://www.educationdynamics.com) today announced its next Webinar installment, featuring preeminent educational authorities William Hansen and Scott Fleming.

To be held on Monday, June 8th from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm (EDT), "Now What? Political Implications of the New Administration on Higher Education," will provide unprecedented insight into the inner workings of Capitol Hill and address the primary opportunities and challenges currently facing institutions of higher education, including:

1. Implications of new interest to improve student retention and completion rates

2. Side effects of the Budget Reconciliation Act by school vertical

3. Disposition of the U.S. Department of Education and its new appointees

4. Impact of K-12 longitudinal data systems being applied to post-secondary institutions

"The Access and Completion Incentive Fund is expected to exacerbate a significant shift in student demographics, and place increased accountability on colleges and universities to allocate budget dollars wisely to retain more students through graduation," explains Steve Isaac, CEO of EducationDynamics. "As a result, institutions will need to view student retention in a new light. Mr. Hansen and Mr. Fleming will paint a picture as to why this is the case and outline the steps schools should take to ensure student success."

William Hansen is currently president and CEO of Chartwell Education, an organization dedicated to advancing the systemic improvement of education domestically and globally. Formerly the deputy secretary of education at the U.S. Department of Education, Mr. Hansen helped transform the agency into an accountable, performance-based organization.

Scott Fleming serves as president of Madison Education Group, where he leads work on federal relations, strategic management and regulatory issues. Previously, Mr. Fleming was the lead higher education policy staff member for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions where he played a lead role in the negotiations of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, and the Higher Education Reconciliation Act.

"Now What? Political Implications of the New Administration on Higher Education" is designed for higher education marketers, enrollment managers and student retention administrators who have an interest in strengthening student engagement and retention initiatives. Online registration is now available and space is limited. To secure your spot and engage with leading minds in higher education, register now at http://www.educationdynamics.com/media/pulse/administration-webinar/.

This is the second in a series of the National Dialog on Student Retention Webinars, the first of which featured Dr. George Kuh, director of the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University. Future events will feature esteemed experts who will address retention dynamics specific to the varying facets of higher education, including for-profit and not-for-profit institutions interested in recruiting undergraduate or graduate students to on-campus or online programs.

About EducationDynamics

EducationDynamics, a portfolio company of Halyard Capital, is the leading marketing and information services company dedicated to helping higher education institutions find, enroll and retain students. Its content-rich and highly visible education websites, including EarnMyDegree.com, eLearners.com, GradSchools.com, StudyAbroad.com, and its more than 50 special interest microsites, make EducationDynamics the premier provider of qualified prospective students for colleges and universities. In addition, the company offers a full suite of Web-delivered services proven to drive enrollment growth and reduce student attrition. For more information, visit http://www.educationdynamics.com.

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