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Anderson University to offer minor in coding According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be an estimated 1 million more computing jobs than applicants to fill them by 2020. To help fill that need, Anderson University has joined with Apple to launch a minor in coding and app development for all students pursuing any major. “We believe this opportunity will allow us to do something truly unique in liberal arts education and demonstrates Anderson University’s commitment to integrating the newest technologies with 21st century disciplines,” AU President Evans Whitaker said in a news release. “Our goal is to fully prepare our students for their careers, and having them learn a marketable and highly sought-after skill like coding will help them in whatever field they choose.” The program will launch this fall and will require students to complete 18 credit hours of coursework related to app design, web management, computer coding, and product development. That includes Apple’s Swift programming language and Xcode, a suite of app development tools. “Students in any field will be able to bring the thinking skills and disciplinary expertise they learn from their major to this minor,” said Wayne Cox, dean of AU’s College of Arts and Sciences. “Then they can tailor the strengths gained from the coding minor in a way that enhances their marketability and gives them coding and development experience. And they’ll have a finished product that illustrates their abilities.” In addition to the minor, the university plans to provide summer coding programs for K-12 teachers and students. It also plans to transform one of its existing Digital Media Labs into the App and Media Development Studio. –Andrew Moore
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InvestSouth acquires Interim HealthCare of Greenville Drop in and network…
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Greenville-based InvestSouth LLC has acquired Interim HealthCare of Greenville. The acquisition became effective Jan. 1, according to a news release. Interim HealthCare of Greenville provides home health, hospice, and personal care services across six Upstate counties. The company’s name will be changed to Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, but local leadership will remain the same. Charyl Schroeder will continue as CEO and member of the board of directors, and Ray Schroeder will serve as a consultant for Interim HealthCare. “We believe that Interim HealthCare and Hospice has built their leadership position in the health-care market by innovating, providing exceptional service and care, and maintaining strong relationships within the community they serve,” said Chris Lupo, manager of InvestSouth. “We feel strongly in the value proposition of home health as the lowest-cost setting for providing many health-care services and fulfilling people’s desires to be treated at home whenever possible. Having had a parent requiring personal care services and then Interim Hospice for the past year, I fully appreciate the need for these services and the difference it makes in people’s lives.” –Andrew Moore
UBJ | 1.19.2018