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“Errata” & Clarification
"Errata and clarification" Biometric Signature ID wishes to clarify the following. In a recent interview with Frost and Sullivan in "Movers and Shakers" it was incorrectly inferred that Biometric Signature was selected as the student ID verification solution at University of Maryland University College. This is not correct. The quote was meant to say that Biometric Signature ID was selected to complete a pilot trial at University of Maryland University College. Biometric Signature ID regrets this lack of clarification in clearly stating this was a pilot and is sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Jeff Maynard to speak at U of M
Biometric Signature ID – Announces CEO Jeff Maynard to speak on Student ID Verification pilot completed with University of Maryland University College
Dallas, Texas, - February 16, 2010. Biometric Signature ID ("BSI") announces that its CEO, Jeff Maynard, will be a featured speaker at the 2010 eLearning conference in Ft. Worth Texas. Mr. Maynard is scheduled to speak on Monday February 22, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. on "Biometric Signatures for Student ID Identity Authentication and Results of Pilot with University of Maryland University College” Mr. Maynard will share the results of their recent pilot with UMUC and why 93% of students rated the system as “Extremely or Very Convenient” and 97% would recommend BioSig-ID be used for student identity verification.
“We are excited about introducing our software only solutions that meet the identity verification needs of the 2008 Education Act guidelines. Higher education institutions offering distance learning programs are looking for a simple, affordable solution that does not require hardware to meet evolving identity management policies and student integrity in distance education” states Maynard.
“The act says Maynard, requires an institution that offers distance education to have processes that establish the student who registers in a distance education course is the same student ...
University of Maryland University College and Biometric Signature ID – Announce Successful Pilot of Biometric Technology for Online Student ID Verification
Adelphi MD and Dallas, Texas, - December 8, 2009. Biometric Signature ID announced today the results of a successful pilot where students validated their identity during an online course and at their proctored exam site with University of Maryland University College. In this limited pilot, verification of student identity was made possible by using signature/gesture biometrics without the need of any hardware. Matt Prineas PhD, Office of the Provost at UMUC states “and in this pilot our students and faculty were very impressed with the BioSig-ID and Click-ID software authentication technology and its ease of use, simplicity and effectiveness in verifying student identity”
“This marks the first time students were able to authenticate their identity in seconds using a mouse from any PC, anywhere to establish proof they are who they say they are” stated Jeff Maynard CEO of Biometric Signature ID.
“ We are excited about introducing our software solutions with the leading distance education university in the world and their visionary leadership team led by President Dr. Susan Aldridge; Vice Provost and Dean of SUS Dr. Marie Cini and Dr. Matt Prineas of the Provost office” states Jeff Maynard CEO of Biometric Signature ID.
“It is not just about finding a ...
Biometric Signature ID – Announces Student ID Verification pilot with University of Maryland University College
Dallas, Texas, - July 3, 2009. Biometric Signature ID ("BSI") CEO Jeff Maynard announced today that the company is working with UMUC in a pilot project to deliver a new approach to verifying student identity. “ We are excited about introducing our software only solutions with the leading distance education university in the world” states Jeff Maynard CEO of Biometric Signature ID. Higher education institutions offering distance learning programs are looking for a simple, affordable solution that does not require hardware to meet evolving identity management policies in distance education” states Maynard.
“The revised Education Act says Maynard, requires an institution that offers distance education to have processes that establish the student who registers in a distance education course is the same student who participates in and completes the program and receives the academic credit”. With online enrollment increasing 12% annually and over 4M adults taking one or more online courses, BSI’s solutions are very timely. “It is not just about finding a lower cost replacement for proctoring exams states Maynard. “The need is to find identity proofing solutions that can be used efficiently in other distance learning environments including discussion groups, attendance checking, paper submissions, or accessing personal student files”.
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