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Business Imaging Systems
Jeff Montoney
12920 Senlac Suite 100
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Desk (972) 277-8222
Mobile (214) 232-3312
BIS makes the information that drives everyday business operations more accessible, usable and secure. We do this by connecting people, processes and data, and by placing information where, when and how you need it. We eliminate tedious data entry tasks, automate costly processes, and protect valuable data against misuse and loss. We increase your efficiency to unprecedented levels, so you can get more work done with less human effort and focus on business growth.
Parchment
Debi Kowalski
6263 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 330
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480-719-1646 ext.1057
Parchment is the leader in electronic transcript (e-Transcript) exchange. More than 9,000 high schools (over 30 percent of the U.S. secondary school market) and postsecondary institutions have exchanged 6 million transcripts using the Docufide by Parchment™ and Avow by Parchment™ SaaS platforms. Beyond providing the cost and operational efficiencies of e-Transcripts, Parchment works with learners and institutions around the world to unlock the value of transcript and credential data – helping people collect, promote, and share their education credentials in simple and secure ways. Founded in 2003, Parchment Inc. is a venture-backed company headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. with offices in Roseville, CA, Washington, D.C., and Denver, CO. For more information, please visit www.parchment.com
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National Student Clearinghouse
Joe Roof
Regional Director
386-740-0146
The National Student Clearinghouse is the nation's trusted source for education verification and student educational outcomes research. More than 3,300 colleges and universities, enrolling over 96% of all students in public and private U.S. institutions, participate in the Clearinghouse. Participating institutions provide access to actual enrollment and degree information on each of their students to us. As a result, only the Clearinghouse can offer FERPA-compliant access to a nationwide coverage of enrollment and degree records — encompassing more than 110 million students and growing.
Through our verification and reporting services, the Clearinghouse saves higher education institutions cumulatively nearly 400 million dollars annually. Most Clearinghouse services are provided to colleges and universities at little or no charge, including enhanced transcript and research services, enabling institutions to redistribute limited staff and budget resources to more important student service efforts.
The Clearinghouse Transcript Services helps institutions handle transcript requests around the clock and around the globe. Our global electronic transcript solutions provide secure exchanges between trading partners, convenient 24/7 transcript ordering/tracking for students and alumni, SIS integration, and immediate electronic transcript delivery with state‐of‐the‐art document security.
Strata Information Group
Jeff McDaniel
209-482-8562
For 25 years, SIG has been assisting colleges and universities with their information technology systems and initiatives enhancing services to students, faculty, and staff. With more than 300 clients across the US and internationally. SIG’s experienced professionals provide leadership and guidance through IT functional and technical consulting, database administration, assessments, ERP acquisition and implementation, project management, business process analysis, and strategic planning enabling institutions to cost-effectively achieve their IT objectives
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Smart Catalog
Anne Valentine
207-774-4769
SmartCatalog IQ is a breakthrough in academic information management. This web-based software can manage and publish catalogs, curriculum, policy documents and more. IQ integrates deeply with Student Information Systems. Custom workflows include committee-based processes and include e.mail notifications and online curriculum proposal forms. Web Catalogs are ADA compliant, searchable and include the MyCatalog tool for advisors and students. All in one easy-to-use, web-based solution backed by SmartCatalog’s friendly customer service. Call today to schedule an online demo: 1 800 770-8425
The UPS Store 0233
Jay Soucia
815-A Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701
512-476-5316
Full Service Apostille/Authentication of Documents Express Service. The UPS Store in Downtown Austin is located just blocks from the Texas Secretary of State. We offer the only full service solution to students requesting an Apostille or Authentication of school records. Simply ship the notarized student’s documents to us and we will take care of the rest. The UPS Store will securely process the documents, ship and track the documents to the student, and collect payment for fees associated with shipping and statutory fees to the Secretary of State. No more waiting up to ten days for the Secretary of State to process your student’s documents. No longer will you have to handle calls from students asking when their documents arrive. The UPS Store in Downtown Austin can obtain an Apostille and ship the documents to the student the same day we receive the records. Contact us today and let us be your full service solution to secure, expedited, and trackable document processing for your students! Email: store0233@theupsstore.com. Phone: (512) 476-5316.
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Scrip Safe
David Raissle
Vice President of Sales, Business Development
136 Commerce Blvd
Loveland, OH 45140
513-697-7789 x104
SCRIP-SAFE® is the global leader for innovative document security solutions for both paper and electronic records. We provide universities with secured, electronic delivery of transcripts (eSCRIP-SAFE), an online transcript request service (Transcripts on Demand), web-based diploma printing software (Diplomas on Demand) and diploma paper, while printing official transcript security paper for over 20 years.
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Ad Astra Information Systems
Jennifer Schmidt
913-652-4100
Ad Astra Information Systems is the expert partner for institutions engaged in student success, efficiency and capacity initiatives. Solutions to these challenges must start with a deep understanding of students’ course needs. Our patented analytics, reinforced through consulting and scheduling tools, are a critical step toward this level of understanding.
Digital Architecture
Joshua Hoagland
PO Box 7791
Lakeland, FL 33807
866-328-9012 x115
Digital Architecture’s Acalog ACMS™ is the leading academic catalog management system, delivering thousands of e-catalogs at hundreds of colleges and universities. Acalog provides paperless workflow for revisions and tracking, and delivers an easily published dynamic and interactive web and mobile e-catalog for faculty, staff, and students. In addition, we bring the same quality and performance to our latest product, Curriculog™, a fully automated curriculum development platform flexible enough to be customized for the unique needs of any institution.
College Scheduler LLC
Haley Zitnitsky
Account Executive
714-655-1241
College Scheduler LLC provides a web-based schedule planner that allows students to easily search for their classes, enter breaks for lunch, athletics, etc. and promptly generate multiple pre-made schedules that the student may choose from each semester. Each schedule planner is branded to the institution with logo and colors so students feel right at home. Our clients experience increased enrollment credit hours, increased on-time graduation rate, and time savings in Academic Advising! Real time course demand reports available to Registrar’s Office. Clients on Banner, Datatel, PeopleSoft & Homegrown. Used by Texas State University, Texas A&M Kingsville, Sul Ross University and many other schools all over the country big and small.
Hyland Software
Amy Sindelar
440-788-6834
OnBase®, developed by Hyland Software, combines document imaging, management and workflow solutions in a single, Web-enabled application. OnBase helps higher education institutions increase speed and accuracy while reducing costs. Tailored for departments yet comprehensive for a campus, OnBase fosters process improvements in admissions, the registrar’s office, financial aid, accounting, HR and advancement.
Intelliresponse
Lauren Damp
416-214-9337 x241
IntelliResponse is the world's leading provider of virtual agent software for higher education.
Our patented, award winning virtual agent technology creates engaging online conversations for our private
and public sector customers around the world.
With IntelliResponse VA technology, school websites, mobile applications, social media channels and
agent desktops can all be transformed by an engaging virtual concierge, empowering stakeholders to ask questions
and receive answers using natural, conversational language while delivering an effective and engaging online experience.
Some of higher education's most recognized brands and public institutions trust
their online self service needs to IntelliResponse – including Penn State University, Yale,
Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Ohio State University.
Leepfrog Technologies
Annette Rohlk
2105 ACT Circle
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-3373877
Leepfrog Technologies has proudly served the higher education market for over 17 years, providing exceptional customer service and support. CourseLeaf (CAT) has been refined to fit your unique catalog needs, transitioning your catalog to the web during implementation, noting and correcting errors and discrepancies between catalog data and your SIS. The CourseLeaf (CIM) module tightly integrates with our CourseLeaf Catalog software to provide a comprehensive solution for the entire process, from faculty proposing courses through publication to students. Let Leepfrog Technologies solve your catalog and curriculum management needs.
CollegeSource, Inc.
Jennifer Wright
513-834-8768
CollegeSource, Inc. has been creating information technology solutions for higher education since 1971. More than 2,000 institutions and millions of users worldwide utilize CSI products for degree audit, degree planning, and transfer articulation. In 2009, CSI merged with redLantern/DARS to offer a more complete set of products and services.
EMS Software
Sharyl Davis
800-440-3994
Over 1,000 colleges and universities around the globe use EMS Software to manage classes and events on campus. EMS provides real-time, two-way integration with your student information system and encompasses a full suite of Academic Scheduling, Event Management, Master Calendaring and Registration software tools.
Paradigm, Inc.
Elizabeth Kunde
2600 Performance Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-333-4823
Paradigm Inc is a full service diploma and diploma cover company that specializes in the printing and direct mailing of documents directly to students. We are known across the industry for our specialized customer service, attention to detail, accuracy and competitive pricing. Simple online ordering allows clients to see orders in progress 24 hrs a day, no special software and virtually nothing to learn. Visit us at www.paradigm-corp.com for more details on our service features and products.
University Tickets
Derek Mitchell
888-771-1420
UniversityTickets is a leading provider of ticketing services exclusively for colleges and universities. Founded in 1999 after a successful pilot at Cornell University, UniversityTickets offers simple, cost-effective ways for college and university organizations to issue tickets and collect payments via the Internet. Our products, including an innovative commencement ticketing platform, were born in a college environment and have been built from the ground up around the unique needs of college event ticketing.
A.B Student Services
Arlinda Bush
817-910-2215
AB Student Services is a FULL service company that offers student and faculty regalia, diploma covers, diplomas, mailers, tubes, graduation announcements and accessories, honor cords, medallions, jewelry, and any customized items. We can handle any of your graduation needs. We offer great customer service and competitive prices along with quality products.
A&E Business Products
Philip Dove
214-212-4050
Castlebranch/Certified Background
Christina Cappoli
910-815-3880 x7128
CertifiedProfile, CertifiedBackground.com's student portal, lets your students order background checks, upload any necessary requirements, request references and store and manage personal and professional documents. With the CertifiedProfile App, your students have on-the-go access to order background checks, receive instant messages from school administrators and view and fulfill document requirements right from their iPhones.
DATA Tech Solutions, LLC
Thom Marin
435 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Washington, PA 19034
215-646-1150
Celebrating 30 years of service to the college and university communities of North America. Data Tech Solutions, LLC is proud to extend our…”Budget Friendly Program” to you at the TACRAO Conference. We invite you to come to our exhibit. We provide, Secure Transcript Documents, Secure Transcript Envelopes, Student Handbooks, Diplomas, Covers &Mailers, and College ID Cards. We also offer full service Pre-press digital graphics, production and free storage.
Educational Systems Products, Inc.
Randy Thomas
918-437-4920 x206
Herff Jones
Bethany Heginbotham
317-612-3648
Earning a college degree is one of life’s major achievements. Herff Jones honors the occasion with quality products which symbolize achievement and express your school’s tradition. The complete line of Herff Jones college products includes caps and gowns; college rings and jewelry; graduation announcements and accessories; diplomas and diploma frames.
International Academic Credential Evaluators
Linda Jahn
P.O. Box 2465
Denton, TX 76202-2465
940-383-7498
Jonesville Paper Tube
James Rose
540 Beck Street. P.O. Box 39
Jonesville, MI 49250
517-849-9963
Jonesville Paper Tube Corporation, founded in 1955, manufactures inexpensive paper tubes used for diploma tubes, mailing tubes, orientation kits and much more. Offered in any size, length, or color and can be printed, plain, embossed or smooth.
Stop by our booth, call 517-849-9963 or visit us on the web (www.papertube.com)
Micah’s Printing
Micah Bertin
1055 Westlakes Drive, Suite 300
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-727-4068
Micah’s Printing has over 27 years experience working with colleges and universities, with over two dozen clients in Texas. Known for budget-conscious pricing, superior quality and unsurpassed customer service. Micah provides the following:
- Transcript Security Paper
- Transcript Security Envelopes
- Stationary and Forms
- Diploma Paper: print-your-own
- Diploma Mailers
- Diploma Covers
Memories For Ever
Bob Cochran
469-688-9127
Magnus Health
Amy Wallace
415 Hillsborough Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-443-5202
Toll Free: 877-461-6832
Founded in 2006, Magnus Health is the leading provider of a web-based SMR (student medical record) solution designed specifically for use in schools. With more than 1000 programs and 400,000 users nationwide, Magnus Health’s primary focus is streamlining the collection and secure storage of student health information. The Magnus Health SMR equips schools with the tools they need to save time and money, reduce liability, improve emergency preparedness, and remain in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and state regulations. To learn more about Magnus Health, please call (877) 461-6832 or visit www.magnushealth.com.
Oklahoma Business Forms
Ron Skarsek
405-347-3676
Public Identity
Leland Felsenthal
323-266-1360
Credentials Solutions
Dan Gajos
847-716-3025
With flagship product TranscriptsPlus® and integrated automation software RoboRegistrar®, Credentials Solutions supports all major SIS platforms while providing online ordering, automated hold checking, integrated student communications with toll free customer service, electronic extraction, and delivery, including EDI, XML and Secure PDFs. Transcript ExchangePlus™ enables client institutions to send transcripts electronically through Credentials’ secure network as well as industry accepted transcript hubs, while integrating with our eRoboMail™ service, which assumes the printing and mailing of paper transcripts. In addition, Credentials also offers ParkingPlus®, which automates parking permit application, payment, and fulfillment, and delivery.
Transcript Research
Peggy Hendrickson
9090 Skillman, #182-A
PMB 364
Dallas, TX 75243
214-810-1124
Transcript Research is a Dallas-based company that conducts credentials evaluations for those who have studied outside the U.S. and need to have formal documentation of their U.S. equivalent education. This may be done for further education, study abroad credit, immigration purposes, or as part of an employment requirement. Our evaluations are most particularly suited to further education since they include the indigenous GPA, the overall US GPA, and information about the educational history and education system. Our course-by-course evaluations also include course-specific credits and grades with identification of upper division studies if applicable. We can work either with applicants or directly with institutions, and evaluations can be sent via post, email, or fax. Our director is actively involved in NAFSA and AACRAO, presenting and publishing for both organizations.
Transcript Research is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
www.transcriptresearch.com/
Jolesch Photography
Fred Flippin
2207 104th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-865-4999
Jolesch Photography is a national leader in Commencement Photography. Our references will attest to the overall satisfaction and enjoyment of working with Jolesch Photography, as well as to the longevity of our working relationships. Most of our commencement clients have been with Jolesch photography for over 20 years. Jolesch Photography is owned by Lifetouch National School Studio’s. We are passionate about what we do!
ACT
Don Pitchford
512-320-1850
At ACT—a nonprofit organization—we are driven by our mission, our vision, and our values. Our mission is to help people achieve education and workplace success. Our vision is to impact lifelong success for individuals, as they define it. We value learning, diversity, excellence, sustainability, leadership, and empowerment. We understand the urgency of education and workplace success in today's world. This is why we embrace the opportunity to advance lives. It is in this role that we look forward to the opportunity to help shape the world.
Key Plus Inc.
Judith Pataky
866-450-7587
Excellent customer service, unsurpassed product quality and competitive pricing are the keys to our providing the very best graduation products and marketing programs. Our “One Source Program” helps ease the planning process for all of your commencement needs. For many of our customers we are their vendor of choice for personalized Diplomas, Diploma Paper, Diploma and Certificate Covers, Custom Mailers, Transcript Paper, Honor Cords/Medallions, Nursing Pins, Regalia, Announcements and much more. We specialize in offering our customers new prestigious designs with a quick easy, seamless way to approve proofs and provide quick turnaround. This service is a value-added benefit (no cost to you) for allowing us to become your vendor partner.”
Our Products: Diplomas (both personalized and diploma paper), Diploma Covers, Personalized Diploma Mailers and Envelopes, Transcript Paper, Announcements, Regalia, Honor Cords/Medallions, Nursing Pins, Rings and additional recognition products. New “green” products” are available. Please ask us about our “eco friendly” diploma covers, diplomas, transcript paper, regalia and mailers.
Evisions
Jim Walery
Director of Marketing
410 Exchange, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 824-5252 x301
Evisions has been building great products and delivering fantastic service since 1998. Our products include Argos, an Enterprise Reporting Solution, and the Transcript Solution which delivers the Transcript you have always wanted. At Evisions, our highly experienced team is knowledgeable in Higher Education. We are passionate about working with our clients to find the best solution. Evisions has over 900 clients worldwide and we understand what Higher Education institutions need in regards to reporting. For more information about Evisions, our products and our services, please visit: www.evisions.com
Blackboard Analytics
Becky Murphy
Regional Sales Manager, Blackboard Analytics (formerly iStrategy)
Dallas, Texas
M/ 214-533-3422
If you would like to be an exhibitor at the Dallas 2012 TACRAO Annual Conference please contact Paige Bussell at Paige.Bussell@tamuc.edu.