LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the
2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Andrew
Clark, chief executive officer of Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE: BPI), will join fellow tech visionaries in higher
education for a panel discussion titled "Innovation in Higher
Education: Disruptive or Destructive?"
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The "Disruptive or Destructive?" session will also feature
Gunnar Counselman of Fidelis, Inc.,
Rusty Greiff from Grockit, the
LeCroy Center's Pamela Quinn, and
moderator Michael B. Horn from the
Innosight Institute. Convening in room N256 of the Las Vegas Convention Center's (LVCC) North
Hall at 10:00 a.m., the session will
look at technology versus tradition in higher education, exploring
how advancements affect cost, quality, access and value.
All conference participants may attend "Innovation in Higher
Education: Disruptive or Destructive?" (session #4438), and are
also invited to visit Bridgepoint Education nearby at booth 3206 in
the LVCC's North Hall where they can learn about and receive a
hands-on demonstration of Bridgepoint's new Thuze learning software
platform.
"Andrew Clark's place on
'Disruptive or Destructive?' will provide a meaningful contribution
to the perception of innovation in higher education," stated
Elizabeth Aguiar, vice president of
learning resources & publishing at Bridgepoint Education.
"Bridgepoint's success in online learning has meant a great deal to
modern students, and we expect to continue this success with the
introduction of the Thuze learning platform."
More information about CES is available at cesweb.org.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) improves the way
individuals learn. By harnessing creativity, knowledge and
proprietary technologies, such as Constellation, Thuze and Waypoint
Outcomes, Bridgepoint Education has re-engineered the modern
student experience with innovative solutions that advance learning.
Its accredited institutions – Ashford
University and University of the Rockies – embody the
contemporary college experience. Ashford
University offers associate's, bachelor's and master's
degree programs while University of the Rockies offers master's and
doctoral degree programs. Both provide progressive online
platforms, as well as traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa (Ashford
University), and Colorado Springs,
Colorado (University of the Rockies). For more information
about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or
call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice
president of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.
Contact: Shari Rodriguez,
Associate Vice President of Public Relations
858.668.2580 - shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com
SOURCE Bridgepoint Education, Inc.