Hear from Our Clients: How The Bookmark Saves Time, Money, & Stress for Higher Ed Institutions
For colleges and universities offering licensure-based programs, staying compliant with ever-changing state regulations can be a time-consuming, costly, and complex process. Tracking updates, ensuring accuracy, and managing compliance for multiple programs across multiple states has long been a frustrating and resource-intensive task for higher education institutions.
Enter The Bookmark—a game-changer in compliance management. Designed to streamline the process, reduce administrative burdens, and provide real-time updates, The Bookmark is helping institutions like the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA), the University of Saint Mary in Kansas, and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) stay ahead of regulatory changes without breaking the bank.
Here’s what institutional leaders are saying about how The Bookmark is transforming their compliance workflow.
1. Time Saved = Compliance Improved
Before implementing The Bookmark, many institutions struggled with outdated information, inefficient processes, and a lack of dedicated resources to monitor compliance.
At SNHU, Nikki Bryant, state authorization and compliance analyst, recalls spending weeks each year manually tracking licensure requirements across multiple programs and states.
Now?
"It’s gone from weeks of research to the click of a button." — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
Instead of manually compiling data, the compliance team can instantly pull reports for licensure programs in nursing, education, counseling, and accounting, ensuring up-to-date compliance. The Bookmark also empowers faculty members by providing a centralized, easy-to-access resource for compliance tracking.
“The Bookmark isn’t just a time saver—it’s a game changer. We now have the compliance information we need at our fingertips.” — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
2. Regulatory Confidence at a Fraction of the Cost
For smaller institutions, regulatory compliance is often even more challenging due to limited staff and budgets.
At the University of Saint Mary in Kansas, Christine Hamilton, Institutional Research & Assessment Officer, led the effort to bring The Bookmark to campus. Initially, faculty relied on listservs and individual state websites to track licensure requirements—an inefficient and unreliable system.
After using The Bookmark, compliance tracking became simple, centralized, and reliable.
“It’s a one-stop shop. Our program directors no longer need to search through 58 different websites. The information is all in one place, easy to access, and consistently updated.” - Christine Hamilton, USM
Christine also integrated The Bookmark into Microsoft Teams, ensuring faculty across different programs can easily access licensure data and compliance updates. As a result, what was once an overwhelming task has now become a manageable, streamlined process.
“We did the heavy lifting upfront, and now compliance is much easier to maintain. The Bookmark has saved us a massive amount of time.” - Christine Hamilton, USM
3. Collaboration & Cost Efficiency for Associations
For higher education associations, The Bookmark enables collaborative compliance tracking, reducing costs for smaller colleges and universities that may lack the resources to manage licensure compliance on their own.
At the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA), Matt Lindsey, President, saw firsthand how The Bookmark benefited their 21 nonprofit colleges—many of which lack dedicated compliance teams.
“For smaller private colleges, access to regulatory resources is limited. The Bookmark gave our members the confidence to navigate complex licensure regulations efficiently.” - Matt Lindsey, KICA
By pooling resources, KICA members were able to offer The Bookmark as a member benefit, ensuring that institutions could access accurate and timely licensure data without the high costs of hiring legal teams or compliance specialists.
“The cost-effectiveness of The Bookmark is a huge win for our institutions. Our CFOs are happy, and our compliance teams finally have the tools they need.” - Matt Lindsey, KICA
4. Real-Time Updates & Immediate Support When You Need It
One of the most significant advantages of The Bookmark is real-time regulatory tracking.
Rather than relying on annual reports or faculty manually checking for changes, institutions receive automatic alerts when updates occur. This feature has been especially valuable for institutions expanding licensure programs into new states.
At SNHU, The Bookmark has directly supported expansion research for its various programs:
“When considering expansion, we need to know upfront what licensure requirements look like in different states. The Bookmark saves us weeks of research and helps us make informed decisions quickly.” — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
Similarly, when a specific state updated its education licensure regulations, the compliance team was immediately notified, helping to ensure the university’s teacher education program remained compliant:
“Before The Bookmark, we relied on faculty hearing about changes through word-of-mouth or listservs. Now, we know exactly when updates happen, and we can take action almost immediately.” — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
Even better? When challenges arise, The HELP team is there—immediately.
Instead of waiting days or weeks for an answer, users get real-time support from compliance experts who help troubleshoot issues, clarify regulations, and ensure institutions stay on track.
“The HELP team is incredibly responsive. If I ever have a question or run into a challenge, I send an email and get a solution right away. That kind of support is invaluable when working in compliance.” — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
5. A Must-Have for Compliance Teams
All three institutions—KICA, the University of Saint Mary, and SNHU—agree: The Bookmark is an essential tool for compliance management.
Beyond just the compliance teams, faculty and administrators benefit from easy-to-access licensure reports, saving hundreds of hours and eliminating uncertainty around changing state requirements.
“I tell institutions all the time: The Bookmark is a must-have. It’s a huge time saver and ensures compliance teams stay ahead of regulatory changes.” — Nikki Bryant, SNHU
For higher education institutions that value efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness, The Bookmark is a no-brainer.
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