William Carey University Profile

In the News

1. William Carey University Partners with Hancock Whitney to Expand Campus Facility Funding
2. William Carey University recently announced a partnership with Hancock Whitney Bank to fund significant expansions across its Gulf Coast campus. This growth has been tied to student enrollment increases over the past few years.
3. Source: WDAM News (Published on Sept. 10, 2023)

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5. William Carey University Recognized for Innovation in Nursing Programs

6. U.S. News & World Report ranked William Carey University among top-tier nursing schools for its use of online learning technologies and hands-on clinical integrations to meet workforce demands.
7. Source: U.S. News (Published on Oct. 5, 2023)

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9. William Carey Enrollment at Record Highs Amid Online Expansion

10. WCU recently announced achieving a record enrollment of over 5,000 students for the Fall 2023 semester, attributed to the institution's online program offerings and regional outreach.
11. Source: Hattiesburg American (Published on Aug. 28, 2023)
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Technology and Software

• Learning Management Systems:
• Canvas by Instructure (predominantly used for online and hybrid courses)

• Moodle (legacy platform for select departments)

• Student Information Systems (SIS):

• PowerCampus by Ellucian

• CRM Tools:

• Salesforce Education Cloud (used for enrollment and alumni relations)

• Financial Systems:

• Blackbaud Financial Edge

• Communication and Collaboration:

• Microsoft Teams (enterprise-wide communication platform)
• Zoom (for online classes and virtual meetings)

• Office 365 Suite

• Website and Web Services:

• WordPress (Institutional Website CMS)

• Other Tools:

• Academic advising powered by EAB Navigate
• Grammarly (for student writing support)
• Turnitin (plagiarism detection and integrity ensuring platform)

Budget

Endowment

• $37 Million

Org Chart

1. Tommy King

2. Title: President

3. Ben Burnett

4. Title: Executive Vice President

5. Janet Williams

6. Title: Vice President of Academic Affairs

7. Mike Curb

8. Title: CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

9. Daniels Thomas

10. Title: Dean of Student Affairs

11. Lisa Stevens

12. Title: Director of IT and Digital Transformation

Note: Some information was gathered from publicly available sources, including the institution's official website and educational technology directories.