| 1. Why is NAGAP choosing to partner with Liaison?
NAGAP’s decision to partner with Liaison is the result of over 18 months of discussions around mutual benefits, strategic alignment, and sustainability. As a professional development association for GEM run primarily by industry volunteers, NAGAP seeks to enhance its impact and long-term effectiveness in several key ways.
Firstly, the partnership will further establish NAGAP as a leader in the graduate enrollment management space...
Secondly, the partnership will generate additional revenue...
Thirdly, the partnership will provide NAGAP and its members exclusive access to valuable industry data...
Fourthly, the partnership will allow NAGAP to provide additional tangible benefits to its members...
Lastly, the partnership contributes to NAGAP’s broader mission of increasing access to graduate education and promoting diversity efforts...
In summary, NAGAP’s decision to partner with Liaison is driven by the strategic pursuit of industry credibility, financial sustainability, enhanced research opportunities, membership benefits, and a commitment to advancing access and diversity in graduate education.
2. How is the data and information I provide to NAGAP as a member being used by Liaison?
NAGAP will only share data and information with Liaison related to this partnership and will ensure that it is utilized in strict accordance with the limitations established within the partnership agreement. Liaison is committed to safely managing the data, responsibly communicating with association members, and aligning with NAGAP’s expectations. Data will never be disclosed externally without NAGAP’s explicit approval and will only be shared in aggregate form.
3. What benefits can I as a member of NAGAP expect to receive from this partnership?
Members stand to gain from this partnership in several ways: enhanced education and professional resources, advanced technologies, increased research offerings, and expanded development programs funded by new revenue streams.
4. Do all staff in my office need to be NAGAP members to take advantage of this partnership?
Not every staff person needs to be a NAGAP member to leverage GradCAS benefits; however, Liaison encourages institutions to increase NAGAP membership and will sponsor one institutional membership for each new GradCAS adopter (restrictions apply).
5. If I’m interested in moving to GradCAS, is there a way to see which NAGAP members are currently using the platform?
A list of NAGAP members currently using the platform is available upon request from NAGAP or Liaison but is not published publicly.
6. How does GradCAS differ from other discipline-specific solutions within Liaison’s CAS network?
GradCAS is a centralized application system for master’s, doctoral, and certificate programs across multiple disciplines, offering flexible admissions criteria and broad accessibility. Discipline-Specific CAS (e.g., ATCAS, NursingCAS) target a single field with specialized requirements. All CAS platforms simplify application submission and enhance convenience for applicants.
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