Supporting Open Source Software for Education
AAC&U Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, January 11, 2010 – rSmart, the provider of enterprise support for open source application software in education, today announced it will be participating in the Association of American Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting (AAC&U) being held January 20-23, 2010 in Washington, DC. rSmart Client Evangelist Nate Angell will also deliver a presentation at the AAC&U Pre-Meeting Symposium, “The Search for VALUE: Innovation, Economic Uncertainty, and E-Portfolio Assessment.”
AAC&U Symposium: rSmart Presentation
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Time: 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Constitution A&B
Title: “Portfolio Tools: Pathways & Potholes”
Description: An overview of different portfolio technologies in use today and guidance on the pros and cons of different approaches. Think through how to match your portfolio goals with available technologies.
Speaker Short Bio: Nate Angell, Client Evangelist, rSmart
Mr. Angell works with clients and open source communities to ensure success with rSmart’s products and services. He has worked for over 16 years in technology, communications, marketing and leadership for higher ed, K-12, and non-profit organizations.
Note: The rSmart presentation is part of the Pre-Meeting Symposium Session Titled “Carousels - Five quick hits on topics vital to eportfolio implementation including technology choices, free options, professional organizations, and the importance of reflection.”
About rSmart
rSmart is the provider of enterprise support for open source application software in education. The company develops, certifies, tests, deploys and supports a suite of enterprise financial and collaboration and learning applications for colleges, universities, and institutions serving grades K-12. As an active member, contributor, and commercial affiliate of open source projects like Kuali and Sakai, rSmart is able to provide its clients with software applications and commercial support specifically designed to meet the unique needs of educational institutions. This collaborative approach allows rSmart to offer open source applications that break the dependence educational institutions have on traditional proprietary software vendors. For more information, visit www.rsmart.com.
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