Why KelmscottEDU
The KelmscottEDU Difference
- Single-source higher education solutions provider
- In-house higher education marketing agency
- Focus on innovation and creativity
- Consulting and coaching
- Higher education thought leadership
Who We Are
KelmscottEDU is a single-source communication and marketing solutions provider for higher education. Singular and innovative in the market, we offer our college and university partners a comprehensive suite of higher education enrollment solutions.
Located in Chicago, IL, our expansive headquarters houses an unparalleled team of enrollment and marketing strategy experts, an award-winning, in-house higher education agency, and e-technology hub, a sophisticated printing facility, and a mailing and fulfillment center—assuring you the highest degree of quality control, budget-friendly projects, and fast, effective results.
Who We Serve
We partner with colleges and universities on enrollment and marketing at the undergraduate, graduate, adult, professional, and law school level.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple. We use innovation, data-driven strategy, and creativity to elevate your enrollment, engagement, brand, and ROI. We elevate your institution.
Why KelmscottEDU
The KelmscottEDU Difference
- Single-source higher education solutions provider
- In-house higher education marketing agency
- Focus on innovation and creativity
- Consulting and coaching
- Higher education thought leadership
Who We Are
KelmscottEDU is a single-source communication and marketing solutions provider for higher education. Singular and innovative in the market, we offer our college and university partners a comprehensive suite of higher education enrollment solutions.
Located in Chicago, IL, our expansive headquarters houses an unparalleled team of enrollment and marketing strategy experts, an award-winning, in-house higher education agency, and e-technology hub, a sophisticated printing facility, and a mailing and fulfillment center—assuring you the highest degree of quality control, budget-friendly projects, and fast, effective results.
Who We Serve
We partner with colleges and universities on enrollment and marketing at the undergraduate, graduate, adult, professional, and law school level.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple. We use innovation, data-driven strategy, and creativity to elevate your enrollment, engagement, brand, and ROI. We elevate your institution.
+Years Serving Higher Education
+National Marketing Awards in 3 Years
+Ways We Can Serve You
Our Leadership Team
Scott Voris
Managing Director
Kathleen Cross
PhD, Executive Vice President
Mike Kanney
Account Executive
John Tunney
Account Executive
Kent Klevia
Regional Account Manager
Kathleen Cross, PhD, Executive Vice President
Kathleen Cross, Ph.D. serves as Executive Vice President of KelmscottEDU, a nationally recognized higher education enrollment consulting and marketing firm, where she leads consulting, strategy, and marketing. With experience working in both U.S. and international universities, Kathleen is a former Vice President of Enrollment, Chief Technology Officer, and Dean of Studies Abroad.
Serving 600+ higher education institutions over the years, Kathleen’s approach is to create authentic experiences that engage and inspire the audience combined with innovative and proven data-driven strategy.
Kathleen holds a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University along with a bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University and master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati and California State University. Kathleen also serves as a professor in the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Higher Education Administration Graduate Program at Bay Path University. She is a frequent national speaker and published author.
She has additional experience in corporate and healthcare organizations as a former bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist and former director and part-owner of successful medical device/technology company. She has lived in several countries and fluent or proficient in multiple languages.
Scott Voris, Managing Director
Scott brings a unique blend of marketing, print and technology expertise to KelmscottEDU. For past 15+ years, Scott owned and helped grow KelmscottEDU and its parent company into a nationally recognized marketing services leader. Prior to KelmscottEDU, Scott spent his career working in brand management, sports marketing and business consulting for highly regarded and nationally recognized brands.
Scott is passionate about integrating strong creative content, targeted data and technology into universities’ marketing communications to drive improved results. Scott truly enjoys serving universities and building team culture to support those efforts.
Scott holds an MBA and BS in Accountancy from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Scott is very active in his community and loves spending time with his wife and four daughters. Scott enjoys yoga, live music, golf and anything outdoors. He lives in Aurora, Illinois.
Kent Klevia, Regional Account Manager
Kent Kleiva brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education and software technology to KelmscottEDU. Working for such organizations as SPSS, SCT, Monster.com and the College Board, he has provided technology solutions to institutions seeking to use business intelligence, CRM or analytical software for the Enrollment Management environment. While at SPSS, he was the executive in charge of SPSS’s North American Higher Education business unit.
Mike Kanney, Account Executive
Mike (A.K.A. Trouble) has literally grown up in the education printing industry. With 38+ years of print experience, Mike has expertise in direct mail, wide-format printing, digital printing, creative concepts (print, mail and fulfillment), catalogs, newsletters, signage (indoor and outdoor) and digital flip books.
Founder and owner of Star School Items (since 1989), Mike has created in-demand student handbooks & planners, graduation programs, annual reports and school spirit apparel for hundreds of high schools, colleges and universities.
Mike has worked with higher education clients all over the United States. College and universities love working with him because he offers creative and innovative ideas, makes the buying experience fun and is an organized and fast responder (unless golfing).
On a personal level, his family is number one. In his free time, Mike enjoys golfing, camping skiing and hiking. He lives with his family in New Mexico.
John Tunny, Account Executive
With 30+ years of experience, John has spent his entire career in the printing industry and has expertise in all areas of print, including digital, offset, mailing and fulfillment.
Colleges and universities turn to John for his expert advice, and he prides himself in “absolute service”. His goal is to ensure that every project is well executed, and the client is extremely satisfied with the results.
As higher education is facing changing and challenging times, John is focused on partnering with institutions to find solutions, boost enrollments and get results. He truly loves his relationships with his clients and brings a high level of both professionalism and excitement to each project.
John spends his spare time biking, kayaking, hiking—anything to do with sports.
KelmscottEDU News
KelmscottEDU and Technolutions Partner to Bring Print to Slate CRM
June 20, 2019
BERKELEY, Ill., June 20, 2019 – KelmscottEDU, the higher education division of Mittera Group, announced today that it is partnering with Technolutions to bring print and fulfilment to Slate CRM. The two higher education companies are combining their industry strengths to create Slate Print, a new feature within Slate will allows universities to seamlessly add print components to their communication flows.
“Slate Print is a revolutionary new platform that brings all of the dynamic content and automation capabilities of email communications in Slate to print,” stated Alexander Clark, Technolutions’ Founder and CEO.
In a few easy steps, Slate CRM users will have the functionality to automate print in Slate—allowing them to add static or personalized postcards, letters, mailers, brochures, and viewbooks as part of an overall Slate communication strategy.
“We are thrilled to expand the power of Slate with automated print,” said KelmscottEDU President Scott Voris. “With more than 100 years in the print industry, we bring advanced technology to print, enhancing efficiency and creating personalized experiences.”
Current clients have also expressed excitement over this new partnership. “I have been working with KelmscottEDU for many years for our student search, recruitment publications and other projects, said Mr. Kevin Halle, Director of Admissions, Wayne State College. “I am so excited to hear that they are now partnering with Slate to add print to our communication flows. I will definitely be using this new functionality in Slate.”
About KelmscottEDU
KelmscottEDU, the higher education division of Mittera Group, is a national higher education recruitment and marketing firm. Singular and innovative in the market, KelmscottEDU offers a comprehensive suite of higher education enrollment and marketing solutions. Located in Chicago, IL, their expansive headquarters houses an unparalleled team of enrollment and marketing strategy experts, an award-winning, in-house higher education agency, and e-technology hub, a sophisticated printing facility, and a mailing and fulfillment center—assuring you the highest degree of quality control, budget-friendly projects, and fast, effective results.
About Technolotions
Founded in 1994, Technolutions has served the education industry for more than two decades. In 2000, Technolutions introduced Slate, its flagship information management system, at Yale University. Over the past decade, Slate has been adopted by hundreds of colleges and universities and continues to grow its community. Technolutions is the de facto standard-bearer for admissions technology.
KelmscottEDU wins 57 National Marketing Awards for University Partners
March 15, 2019
BERKELEY, IL., March 15, 2019. KelmscottEDU announced today that they along with several university partners have won an unprecedented 57 national marketing awards from the prestigious Higher Education Marketing Awards Association, the Collegiate Advertising Awards Association, and the national Internet Advertising Awards the in the past three years, including:
3 Best in Show Awards
20 Gold Awards
18 Silver Awards
Awards from were conferred for excellence and innovation in overall strategy, copy, design, production, quality and overall effectiveness for the promotion of the institution. Judges consisted of national panels of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report.
KelmscottEDU and Partners Honored with 22 National Marketing Awards Including Best in Show
July 6, 2018
We are proud to announce that several of our university partners, in collaboration with KelmscottEDU, have won 22 national marketing awards from the prestigious Higher Education Marketing Awards Association and the Collegiate Advertising Awards Association.
• Best in Show!
• 10 Gold Awards
• 7 Silver Awards
• 4 Merit Awards
This year, over 3,000 entries were received for both award competitions from over 1,000 colleges, universities, and secondary schools from all 50 states and several foreign countries.
The esteemed Best in Show was awarded to Cleveland Institute of Art, in collaboration with KelmscottEDU, for their Total Recruitment Campaign in the 33rd Annual Educational Advertising Award competition, the largest, oldest and one of most respected educational advertising awards competition in the country. This award competition is hosted by the Higher Education Marketing Awards Association, publishers of the prominent Higher Education Marketing Report.
Awards from both associations were given for excellence and innovation in overall strategy, copy, design, production, quality and overall effectiveness for the promotion of the institution. Judges consisted of national panels of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report.
Cleveland Institute of Art Wins Best in Show and Five Gold National Marketing Awards
March 13, 2018
Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), in collaboration with KelmscottEDU, has been awarded Best in Show and five gold national marketing awards from the prestigious Higher Education Marketing Awards Association and the Collegiate Advertising Awards Association.
The esteemed Best in Show was awarded to CIA for their Total Recruitment Campaign in the 33rd Annual Educational Advertising Award competition, the largest, oldest and one of most respected educational advertising awards competition in the country. This award competition is hosted by the Higher Education Marketing Awards Association, publishers of the prominent Higher Education Marketing Report.
CIA’s Total Recruitment Campaign was chosen from over 2,250 entries from over 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from all 50 states and several foreign countries. In addition to Best in Show, CIA was awarded three gold awards for integrated marketing, search pieces and recruitment campaign.
“We were honored to partner with Cleveland Institute of Art on this total recruitment campaign and thrilled, but not so surprised, to hear that CIA’s campaign won Best in Show,” stated Kathleen Cross, PhD, Executive Vice President of KelmscottEDU. “CIA is a truly singular institution with a rare combination of a personalized creative educational experience in one of the country’s most unique cultural centers.”
CIA was also awarded two gold awards for a recruitment series and email marketing from the Collegiate Advertising Awards Association, an elite national award program created to honor distinction in all forms of advertising, marketing and promotion specific to higher education.
Awards from both associations were given for excellence and innovation in overall strategy, copy, design, production, quality and overall effectiveness for the promotion of the institution. Judges consisted of national panels of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report.
KelmscottEDU Honored with Six National Educational Advertising Awards
March 15, 2017
We are proud to announce that several of our university partners, in collaboration with KelmscottEDU, have been honored with six 2016 Educational Marketing Awards from the Higher Education Marketing Awards Association, publishers of Higher Education Marketing Report, the most widely read journal for educational marketers.
Silver – Manchester University, Student Search
Silver – Ohio Northern University Law, Total Recruitment
Silver – Ohio Northern University Law, Student Search
Merit – Manchester University, Total Recruitment
Merit – Wayne State College, Student Search
Merit – Wilson College, Student Search
Education Digital Marketing Awards recognize the best educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobile media, and social media in higher education.
The 32nd Annual Educational Advertising Awards had over 2,250 entries from over 1,000 universities and colleges.
We invite you to partner with KelmscottEDU, where you could become the next award-winning university.
Ohio Northern University Honored with Two National Awards in the 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards Program
February 21, 2017
Ohio Northern University, in collaboration with KelmscottEDU, was named among the top in the nation in the 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards program. The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) is an elite program recognizing higher education organizations for excellence in communications, marketing, advertising, and promotions of their schools.
The 2016 CAA program had more than 900 entries from the United States and Canada representing small community colleges to very large schools and universities.
Submissions were reviewed by a national panel of industry experts, with a possibility of 100 total points. Participant’s entries competed against similar-sized organizations in their specific groups and categories.
Awards were issued for entries that received top marks from judges, placing them in the top 16% of the nation for advertising excellence. Judging criteria included creativity, layout and design, functionality, message effectiveness, production quality, and overall appeal.
The 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards program represented all areas of communications, media, marketing, advertising, and promotions and highlighted some of the best advertising projects in the world.
KelmscottEDU Receives Three 2016 National Collegiate Advertising Awards
February 16, 2017
KelmscottEDU has received three 2016 Collegiate Advertising Awards for our work with Manchester University and Ohio Northern University College of Law.
Gold – Manchester University, Recruitment Campaigns
Silver – Ohio Northern University Law, Email Marketing
Silver – Ohio Northern University Law, Recruitment
These awards recognize the best strategy, creativity, functionality, and overall appeal in educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, and mobile media in higher education.
KelmscottEDU Honored with Innovator of the Year Award
December 7, 2016
We are thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the prestigious ELEVATE 2016 Innovator of the Year award by the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center. ELEVATE acknowledges companies in the Fox Valley that have accelerated the economic success of their clients.
The Innovator of Year award recognizes us for the use of innovation to achieve growth success for our partner clients using technology, strategic partnerships, and creativity.