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Follow on Google News | Marist College Latest to Join Open Source Initiative Affiliate ProgramMarist College, consistently recognized as an innovator in open source systems, becomes the second institution of higher education to join the OSI.
By: The Open Source Initiative "Marist is a great reference model, highlighting how colleges and universities can leverage open source software and communities to improve their infrastructure in line with their mission," said OSI General Manager, Patrick Masson. "Indeed, Marist is consistently recognized--through public and private grants, as well as the education and technology press--for their innovative use of open source software and systems in support of their teaching and learning programs." Marist College as implemented a variety of open source software identified to compliment new and emerging campus initiatives: "Given Marist's leadership role within the open source higher education community we are very excited to become an OSI Affiliate member", said Josh Baron, Assistant Vice President, Information Technology for Digital Education, "and help support the important strategic work OSI undertakes that facilitates open-source collaboration." Affiliate Membership in the OSI is available at no charge and allows institutions of higher education to directly participate in the development and direction of the Open Source Initiative. You can learn more about the OSI's Affiliate Member Program, its benefits, and how your institution can join at: http://opensource.org/ About The Open Source Initiative Founded in 1998, the Open Source Initiative (OSI) protects and promotes open source by providing a foundation for community success. It champions open source in society through education, infrastructure and collaboration. The OSI is a California public benefit corporation, with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. For more information about the OSI, please visit: https://opensource.org. About Marist Marist College, recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Barron's Best Buys in College Education, and Entrepreneur, is a highly selective, comprehensive, liberal arts institution noted for its leadership in the use of technology in and out of the classroom. Founded in 1929, Marist overlooks the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York, midway between New York City and Albany, the state capital. Marist is ecumenical in character and reflects the ideals of the founder of the Marist Brothers, St. Marcellin Champagnat: commitment to excellence in education, a pursuit of higher human values, and dedication to the principle of service. Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. Marist educates 4,700 traditional- End
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