UniversiTools Exam Scheduler Software Hits the Market

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White Mountain Technologies announces the launch of UniversiTools Exam Scheduler, the first product in its line of scheduling software tools for universities. As of August 2008, Exam Scheduler will be available for installation.

University registrars can obtain 100% conflict-free exam timetables with Universi-Tools Exam Scheduler. The software manages room capacity, professor preferences, and other constraints to optimize all variables related to the exam period. It also reduces back-to-back exams for students on the same day.

In March 2008, White Mountain announced its software license agreement with the American University of Beirut (Lebanon) Office of Grants and Contracts to develop, market, and sell the university’s conflict-free exam scheduling software.

Professor Moueen Salameh, AUB Registrar and member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (AACRAO), created and perfected the scheduling algorithm over the past decade.

“We’ve automated the process at AUB,” explains Salameh, “so that it literally takes us minutes to finalize 100% conflict-free exam schedules as soon as Add/Drop period closes at the beginning of a semester.”

“We define the time period for exams, then the software groups courses into conflict free exam sessions.” The input data includes the list of courses to be scheduled and the student registration records.

Salameh makes clear that “no student gets scheduled for more than one exam at the same time. We also minimize the number of students having to take more than two consecutive exams per one day, what we call back-to-back conflicts constraint.”

Scheduling is generally a pain point for university registrars, as they attempt to accommodate thousands of students during pre-defined, limited exam periods.

For a 15-minute presentation about UniversiTools Exam Scheduler, contact White Mountain Technologies. Or submit the online request form at www.UniversiTools.com.


About UniversiTools

UniversiTools (or University Tools) software modules help universities and institutions of higher education manage academic year cycles and services: exam scheduler module, course scheduling module, course catalog module, academic calendar module, resource facilities allocation module, grants & scholarships module, career center module, and alumni module.

UniversiTools complements other education administration software from White Mountain. Skoolee Tools school management software is designed specifically for multilingual international, private and progressive public schools in the Middle East and North Africa.

Corporate Learning Management Systems (CLMS) help medium to large companies and organizations manage their executive and professional education and training requirements online.


Contact Information

E-mail: info@universitools.com
Web: www.universitools.com

Lebanon
White Mountain Technologies
Hotel Dieu Street, Al-Mathaf Center, 2nd Floor
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961-1-422 765
Fax: +961-1-422 765

Qatar
Tel: +974 - 685 – 9294

Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966-56-927-9306

UAE
PO Box 33263
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: + 971-50-302-9336

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White Mountain Attends Balamand University Career Fair 2008

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White Mountain Technologies was pleased to meet enthusiastic and qualified students at the Balamand University Career Fair on Tuesday, 6 May 2008.

White Mountain is heavily recruiting software programmers, graphic/web designers, and marketing and sales representatives, given the success and growth of its software product lines which target schools, universities, and the training departments of medium-to-large corporations.

"We're looking for 'Mountaineers'", says Hoda Badri, White Mountain HR Manager. "We want dynamic young people who want to push the extreme boundaries of technology, who are persistent and creative. People who are driven by challenge and willing to take an intense path to reach the top."

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Al Farida Investments Selects Skoolee Tools for Horizon Private School

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(Dubai, UAE) Abu Dhabi-based group, Al Farida Investments, has signed a formal agreement with White Mountain Technologies for Skoolee Tools School Management & Student Information Software.

Skoolee Tools will serve as the vanguard administration and communication system for Horizon Private School, set to open in Abu Dhabi in September 2008. The multilingual software, generally managed by a school’s I.T. Department, is accessible over the Internet, a school’s local area network or even a single computer.

Skoolee Tools is uniquely tailored for private, international and progressive public schools in the Middle East and North Africa. The system is available in Arabic, English and French to meet the administrative requirements of schools in the region.

Horizon Private School will use two types of Skoolee Tools modules. ‘Essentials’ include basic modules for agendas, assignments, communications, conduct, grading, performance and more. ‘Add-Ons’ offer advanced analytics and reporting, registration and fees, facility use, and services, including library, medical, transportation, and more.

White Mountain continually develops new modules. With Skoolee Scheduling Module, Horizon Private School will also be able to create conflict-free course schedules. In the next release of Skoolee Tools, White Mountain will also feature a yearbook publication module.

For additional information or a 15-minute live presentation about Skoolee Tools, contact Romy Haddad or visit www.skooleetools.com.

About Skoolee Tools

Skoolee is an evolving online initiative for the education sector in the Middle East and Africa. As a first step, Skoolee Tools management software assists multilingual international, private and progressive public schools in the Middle East and North Africa schools to operate more efficiently. It also brings together directors, principals, teachers, staff, students and parents for an even more dynamic and interactive community.

Skoolee Tools complements other White Mountain software products for the Arab and African education sector. UniversiTools (University Tools) modules help universities and institutions of higher education manage academic year cycles and services: exam scheduling, course scheduling, course catalog creation, academic calendar creation, resource facilities allocation, donations, grants & scholarships, career center, and alumni relations.

White Mountain’s Corporate Learning Management Systems (CLMS) help medium and large companies and organizations in the Middle East and Africa manage education and training needs and activities online.

Contact Information

Romy Haddad
E-mail: rhaddad@skoolee.com
Web: www.skooleetools.com

UAE
White Mountain Technologies
PO Box 33263
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: + 971-50-302-9336

Lebanon
Hotel Dieu Street, Al-Mathaf Center, 2nd Floor
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: +961-1-422 765
Fax: +961-1-422 765

Qatar
Tel: +974 - 685 – 9294

Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966-56-927-9306