Virginia Tech Chooses Web-Based Prospect CRM System From CollegeNET
Cites CollegeNET’s History of Exceptional Products and Services
Praises Customizable Technology that Supports Its Holistic Admissions Process
Portland, Ore., May 22, 2014
Virginia Tech today announced that it plans to add Prospect CRM – the comprehensive prospecting and communication management system from CollegeNET, Inc – to its well-established online admissions process.
Virginia Tech has been using CollegeNET’s Intelligent Connections® online application submission and processing technology since 1996. With the addition of Prospect CRM, the school will now enjoy a complete and fully automated recruiting and admissions system, including targeted communication management, contact data processing and storage, and comprehensive reporting tools.
“Virginia Tech has been a proud CollegeNET client for nearly 20 years,” said Mildred R. Johnson, Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Virginia Tech. “We’re heavily invested in the use of their products, for both prospective student marketing and application processing. We also appreciate their dedication to customer service, as well as their exceptional products."
Customizable Technology Gives Schools Individual Control
The Intelligent Connections online admissions system is patented SaaS technology, hosted transparently by CollegeNET. The company customizes its electronic application forms to match the website and support the brand of each of its higher education customers while allowing each institution to determine the content of its electronic forms. Intelligent Connections allows applicants to request and collect application materials, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts, directly through the online form. The system automatically attaches submitted materials to the corresponding application.
“We value CollegeNET’s support of our holistic admissions process,” Ms. Johnson said. “Their systems put the process in our hands and give us the ability to encourage students to demonstrate their unique qualifications.”
Fully Integrated Recruitment and Admissions Systems
Prospect CRM is a comprehensive recruitment and communication management system that helps institutions target, engage and stay connected with prospects and students. The system provides a fully integrated suite of SaaS solutions, including prospect mapping, automated email and text messaging, campaign management, customized reporting, task assignment and yield management tools. Prospect CRM fully integrates with CollegeNET’s online application processing system and the company’s Admit online application review and decision system, streamlining and automating the entire recruiting and admissions process, from first contact through matriculation.
Media Contact:
Jill Thacker
jill@collegenet.com
503.973.5255
About CollegeNET, Inc.
CollegeNET, Inc. builds SaaS technologies that help institutions improve operational efficiency, enhance communication with constituents and save money. The company’s systems are used by 1,300 organizations worldwide for prospecting and admissions management, event and academic scheduling, course and instructor evaluation, tuition processing and alumni development. CollegeNET’s student forum, www.collegenet.com , is a social network through which college-bound students create topics, write or video-cam about them, and vote to determine who will win scholarships. CollegeNET has award more than $1.5 million in scholarships through this site. The company is headquartered in Portland, Ore.