Cornell University Uses ConnectYard to Help Prefreshman Summer Students Transition to Campus and Support Learning Center Activities

Social learning site facilitates the integration of students into campus

Wayne, New Jersey - June 29, 2009

ConnectYard, Inc. today announced that Cornell University is using its social learning service to help first-year students that are participating in its prefreshman summer program make the transition from high school to a college campus environment as well as support learning center activities for the summer. The program is designed to help students prepare for the challenges of the freshman year at Cornell. Students generally enroll in regular summer-session courses; enrichment courses in areas such as writing, chemistry or mathematics; and/or a college-achievement seminar. The program includes field trips, guest lectures, and a wide range of social and cultural activities; all of which ConnectYard will be used to support.

ConnectYard leverages popular social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter, to better connect students, build a feeling of community and provide enhanced academic support - all of which positively affect a student's persistence through graduation. The company will host an introductory study break session for students in the summer program that covers how they can use the service to connect with other students in their classes and major, get help with course assignments and study questions as well as stay informed of relevant campus events and services.

"The PreFreshman Summer Program at Cornell is a great opportunity for students to get a leg up on the Fall semester," said Donald Doane, the Company's CEO. "ConnectYard will help students take full advantage of the networking opportunities and learning resources that they have at their disposal."

About ConnectYard
ConnectYard specializes in helping colleges and universities effectively leverage the power of social media to improve student retention by extending the learning environment outside of the classroom into where students live and socialize - online. The Company's Web 2.0 solutions are built upon a foundation of proven success and customer-driven innovation with a high focus on enhancing learning and building community amongst students.

ConnectYard, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For more information on how ConnectYard can help your institution maximize student recruitment and retention, please visit www.connectyard.com or contact us at 973-494-8041.

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