Herzing University Adds Second Location in Madison to Serve West-side Students, Names Montagnino as New Campus President
MADISON, WI (August 9, 2011) – Herzing University announced today that it has added a second location to complement its 40,000 square foot Madison campus and provide more convenient access to classes for its west-side students. The new Herzing University – Madison West Learning Center is located at 3 Point Place in Madison in more than 12,000 square feet of leased space.The Herzing University – Madison West Learning Center will offer associate and bachelor’s degree programs in business and technology, which are some of the most popular programs at the Herzing University – Madison campus.
In conjunction with the addition of this new location, Herzing University has named Chris Montagnino as its new campus president, and she is responsible for all academic and financial operations of both Herzing University – Madison and its satellite location, the new Herzing University – Madison West Learning Center. In addition, Matthew Schneider has been promoted to Learning Center Director from his the role he has held since 2008 as Director of Admissions for Herzing University – Madison.
“We are very excited to expand our dynamic and growing Madison campus to a second location that will be more convenient for our students and will provide additional space for classrooms, laboratories and online learning,” said Renée Herzing, president of the Herzing Educational System, which is based in Milwaukee and has 11 campuses in the United States. “Chris Montagnino is joining us at the perfect time as our new Madison leader, bringing a wealth of great experience and skills to continue helping our students succeed in their career-focused education programs.”
Chris Montagnino joins Herzing University – Madison after more than 15 years with the University of Phoenix, serving as campus director for the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Campus for the past five years. Her previous roles at the University of Phoenix include serving as a faculty member teaching online education courses, as well as Director of Enrollment for the Little Rock, Arkansas and Boston campuses. Montagnino has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at El Paso, as well as a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.
Matthew Schneider begins his new role as Learning Center Director after more than seven years with Herzing University – Madison. He joined the organization in 2004 in the admissions department and has now been promoted four times to his current role where he will direct daily operations at the new Madison West Learning Center as well as the admissions function for both Madison locations. Schneider has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Herzing University.
Herzing University – Madison and the Madison West Learning Center currently employ 85 people.
About Herzing University -Madison
Serving the local community since 1948 (formerly Wisconsin School of Electronics) Herzing University – Madison boasts state-of-the-industry classrooms and labs to provide a real-world, hands-on learning environment, consistent with its “career-focused, convenient, and caring” educational mission. Its two Madison locations include the main campus, a 40,000-square-foot facility, and the 12,000-square-foot Madison West Learning Center. Both locations are specifically designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fields of healthcare, business, technology, design/game development, and public safety. Students have the convenient option to take courses either on-campus or online toward their bachelor’s or associate degree or diploma, and can also earn graduate degrees through Herzing University Online. Herzing University – Madison has built a strong reputation in Computer Sciences and its students have won numerous awards in Phi Beta Lambda competitions. In the past several years, students in the Graphic Design and Game Development program have also won numerous awards in local American Advertising Federation ADDY competitions and statewide competitions. Information about Herzing University – Madison is available at www.herzing.edu/madison.
About Herzing University
Herzing Universityencompasses 12 physical locations in eight states, three continuing education divisions in three states, plus Herzing University Online.Founded in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1965, today the University offers career-focused, convenient, and caring education for master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees and diplomas in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Herzing University provides education to approximately 8,500 students per year. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org or (800) 621-7440. More information about Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu.
Contact:
Chris Montagnino, Campus President Tracy Shilobrit
Herzing University – Madison StrateVantage Communications
608.249.6611 262.825.2613
cmontagnino@msn.herzing.edu tshilobrit@stratevantage.com
In conjunction with the addition of this new location, Herzing University has named Chris Montagnino as its new campus president, and she is responsible for all academic and financial operations of both Herzing University – Madison and its satellite location, the new Herzing University – Madison West Learning Center. In addition, Matthew Schneider has been promoted to Learning Center Director from his the role he has held since 2008 as Director of Admissions for Herzing University – Madison.
“We are very excited to expand our dynamic and growing Madison campus to a second location that will be more convenient for our students and will provide additional space for classrooms, laboratories and online learning,” said Renée Herzing, president of the Herzing Educational System, which is based in Milwaukee and has 11 campuses in the United States. “Chris Montagnino is joining us at the perfect time as our new Madison leader, bringing a wealth of great experience and skills to continue helping our students succeed in their career-focused education programs.”
Chris Montagnino joins Herzing University – Madison after more than 15 years with the University of Phoenix, serving as campus director for the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton Campus for the past five years. Her previous roles at the University of Phoenix include serving as a faculty member teaching online education courses, as well as Director of Enrollment for the Little Rock, Arkansas and Boston campuses. Montagnino has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science from the University of Texas at El Paso, as well as a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.
Matthew Schneider begins his new role as Learning Center Director after more than seven years with Herzing University – Madison. He joined the organization in 2004 in the admissions department and has now been promoted four times to his current role where he will direct daily operations at the new Madison West Learning Center as well as the admissions function for both Madison locations. Schneider has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Herzing University.
Herzing University – Madison and the Madison West Learning Center currently employ 85 people.
About Herzing University -Madison
Serving the local community since 1948 (formerly Wisconsin School of Electronics) Herzing University – Madison boasts state-of-the-industry classrooms and labs to provide a real-world, hands-on learning environment, consistent with its “career-focused, convenient, and caring” educational mission. Its two Madison locations include the main campus, a 40,000-square-foot facility, and the 12,000-square-foot Madison West Learning Center. Both locations are specifically designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fields of healthcare, business, technology, design/game development, and public safety. Students have the convenient option to take courses either on-campus or online toward their bachelor’s or associate degree or diploma, and can also earn graduate degrees through Herzing University Online. Herzing University – Madison has built a strong reputation in Computer Sciences and its students have won numerous awards in Phi Beta Lambda competitions. In the past several years, students in the Graphic Design and Game Development program have also won numerous awards in local American Advertising Federation ADDY competitions and statewide competitions. Information about Herzing University – Madison is available at www.herzing.edu/madison.
About Herzing University
Herzing Universityencompasses 12 physical locations in eight states, three continuing education divisions in three states, plus Herzing University Online.Founded in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1965, today the University offers career-focused, convenient, and caring education for master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees and diplomas in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Herzing University provides education to approximately 8,500 students per year. Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association; www.ncahlc.org or (800) 621-7440. More information about Herzing University is available at: www.herzing.edu.
Contact:
Chris Montagnino, Campus President Tracy Shilobrit
Herzing University – Madison StrateVantage Communications
608.249.6611 262.825.2613
cmontagnino@msn.herzing.edu tshilobrit@stratevantage.com
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