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University of the Rockies has just released a significant update for Rockies Mobile app users on both Apple® and Android®-powered tablets. This online classroom app offers an expansive connection with the online learning experience to students and faculty of University of the Rockies, an academic institution owned by Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI). Prepared by Bridgepoint’s Mobile Classroom Product and Development Team, the update is already available for current Rockies Mobile app users and can be found online at rockies.edu.

The Version 2.1 mobile classroom update includes new student services, new classroom features and a new “just-in-time” course interface that delivers a weekly course overview containing an up-to-date view of students’ current coursework. Aesthetically, the look and feel of Rockies Mobile has been adjusted to reflect the University’s revised branding.

“Continuing improvements to the mobile classroom go hand in hand with support of our student body,” stated Dana LaFleur, director of Learning Architecture at Bridgepoint Education. “Just as important, this update delivers enhancements for Rockies Mobile that were specifically requested by regular users of the app.”

Noteworthy among the advancements incorporated in the update is the digital student ID (a.k.a. DSID), which gives students a method to identify themselves as college students. Students will also have access to their financial ledger card to better track specific account information, and individual discussion comments will be more readily identifiable by student and instructor thanks to revised post icons. Student and faculty input played a large part in the advancements delivered with Version 2.1, with large percentages of surveyed users requesting these improvements.

The Version 2.1 update for Rockies Mobile will be available through University of the Rockies’ website (rockies.edu), and from the Apple® store (apple.com/ipad/from-the-app-store/) and Android’s® Market (market.android.com/).

About University of the Rockies

University of the Rockies is an advanced graduate institution for tomorrow’s thought leaders. The University provides an intimate and dynamic learning environment, offering highly specialized master’s and doctoral degree programs in the social and behavioral sciences, access to industry experts, campus clinical programs for practical experience, and research and publishing opportunities. University of the Rockies is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org). Small by design, University of the Rockies classes are presented in a progressive online format and at its Colorado Springs, Colorado, campus. For more information, please visit www.rockies.edu or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 866.621.0124 x2513.

About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) improves the way individuals learn. By harnessing creativity, knowledge and proprietary technologies, such as Constellation, Thuze and Waypoint Outcomes, Bridgepoint Education has re-engineered the modern student experience with innovative solutions that advance learning. Its accredited institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies – embody the contemporary college experience. Ashford University offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs while University of the Rockies offers master’s and doctoral degree programs. Both provide progressive online platforms, as well as traditional campuses located in Clinton, Iowa (Ashford University), and Colorado Springs, Colorado (University of the Rockies). For more information about Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call Shari Rodriguez, associate vice president of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.