Case Study: Marist College achieves cost savings and expanded academic and administrative capabilities with iLinc Web Conferencing

Marist College Replaces Webex with Ilinc Web Conferencing Software to Reduce Costs and Expand Academic and Administrative Capabilities

Marist College, a technology-forward institution serving roughly 4,200 traditional undergraduates and 1,600 graduate and continuing education students, needed a more cost-effective web conferencing solution. After a year using WebEx proved valuable but too expensive, the college sought a replacement that would maintain or improve functionality for web-based training and live student orientations while cutting recurring costs.

Marist purchased iLinc with a one-time license fee, created a turnkey training and certification program for students, faculty, and administrators, and expanded iLinc use to distance-learning instruction, online open houses, and Board meetings. The change eliminated monthly fees, increased participation and engagement, reduced student attrition, and delivered broader administrative and academic benefits with promising long-term ROI.

Marist College

Joshua Baron

Director, Academic Technology and eLearning, Marist College