April 2020 Accelerate Magazine

WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG For almost 175 years, Carroll University has been creating a positive impact academically, economically and culturally on Waukesha and the state. With 95-plus areas of study and 3,500 students from 26 countries and 29 states, Carroll is Wisconsin’s first four- year institution of higher learning. We recently welcomed our second-largest class in our history – almost 800 students. Now, if you don’t have a student at Carroll, you may think our university has little impact on your life or your business. But consider this: An economic impact study by consulting expert Emsi of Moscow, Idaho, shows in fiscal year 2017-18 alone, Carroll University contributed $340 million to the Wisconsin economy and supported 6,481 jobs. Our employees spend money on groceries, mortgages, rent and entertainment, medical care and more. And don’t forget our graduates. The net impact of our alumni employed in the state workforce amounted to $276.5 million in added income for Wisconsin. A Strong Business Partner Carroll also has a history of molding outstanding business leaders, individuals who have gone on to lead at companies such as Harley- Davidson, Target, Paramount, REV Group and Northwestern Mutual. And we are a resource for the leaders and employees of tomorrow. As such, we are responsive and ready to meet the needs of our business partners. When there was a shortage of analysts, we immediately went to work developing an MBA with an emphasis in analytics. When our healthcare partners needed more bilingual nurses, we developed an associate degree of nursing specifically for bilingual students. It launches this fall in partnership with the United Community Center in Milwaukee. Our Analytics and Business Intelligence Consortium (ABIC), spearheaded by Carroll University’s School of Business, is an innovative, membership-driven organization that develops practical solutions in applied analytics, data interpretation, business intelligence development and more. It is designed to serve multiple sectors, including manufacturing, finance, insurance, government, healthcare, non-profit and education, throughout southeastern Wisconsin. Carroll is continually exploring new programs and options, such as microcredentials and badges, that help individuals build their expertise. We offer opportunities for people to upskill, to hone their talents or to add new ones. We’re also adept PIONEERING THE FUTURE FOR 175 YEARS CINDY GNADINGER President, Carroll University 6