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MC University

Extend your stay for just a few more days and leave with your Manuscript Central certification by attending the May session of MC University.

When: May 7-9, 2008
Where: Charlottesville Headquarters
375 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 200
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Increase your productivity by attending this three-day program for Managing Editors, Journal Administrators, and Publisher Contacts.

MC University is a unique instructor-led certification program developed to provide scholarly publishing professionals the opportunity to build their breadth and depth of knowledge as functional experts in online peer review. For journals and publishers, this level of training provides a tremendous in-house resource; for individuals, in addition to enhancing their skill set, this provides an important credential to aid in professional development and career advancement. It enables users to work with their site with ease and confidence.

This practical, hands-on program teaches you everything you need to know to guarantee you are getting the most out of Manuscript Central.

We welcome you to join the community of over 60 certified MC Administrators that have already completed the program.

General Outline of Topics:

Day 1:
- System Overview / Standard Workflows
- Submission Overview
- Management of the Entire Peer Review Process
- Admin Tips & Tricks
- Account Administration
- File Management
- Audit Trail

Day 2:
- Email Templates
- Broadcast Emails
- Keywords/Attributes
- Manuscript Searches
- Reports
- Production Capabilities

Day 3:
- First Look & Digital Expert Add-On Modules
- Understanding System Configuration
- Support Central
- Course Review
- Certification Exam

Who should attend?
MC University is tailored to managing editors and administrators who spend a part of their day, every day, working in Manuscript Central. After 3 days of intensive training and a certification exam, you will be able to answer questions that users typically have regarding their duties and assist your user population in performing their specified tasks within Manuscript Central.

Prerequisites for attending MC University:
To ensure that participants have at least a general understanding of the system, we require the following prerequisites:

- Review of the online tutorials
- At least 2 hours of prior training with ScholarOne Education Team
- At least a month's experience with your Manuscript Central site

Questions?
If you have any questions about the program or registering for a session, please contact us at certification@scholarone.com.

2007 Location & Dates
Mar 12-14 London, UK
Apr 2-4 London, UK
Apr 16-18 Charlottesville, VA
May 9-11 Charlottesville, VA
Jun 18-20 Charlottesville, VA
Jul 16-18 Charlottesville, VA
Aug 13-15 Charlottesville, VA

What Graduates Have to Say…

"I came into the course overly-confident that I would not learn anything new. However, The trainer was/is very knowledgeable and presented us with some tips and tricks and I can't wait to use. I feel like my knowledge of Manuscript Central and ScholarOne has increased exponentially."

"The class was great! I've been using Manuscript Central for over a year and should have taken this class sooner."

"The trainer did a fantastic job teaching the class and focusing on the needs of each student. I have a lot to take back with me to the office! Perfect class size."

"The course actually exceeded my expectations, which were already high. The trainer was wonderful, and the program has really prepared me for my job. Thank you!"

"The course covered every aspect of Manuscript Central that I possibly could have imagined - and when I asked a question, the trainer had a thorough and comprehensive answer."

"MCU is a very useful program which is applicable to everyday use of MC."

"The course was well presented, with ample opportunity for discussion. The group size was excellent, allowing for some individual and specific questions to be addressed as well as maintaining a good work pace. Overall an excellent course."

"One of the most valuable things has been the opportunity to spend time with other users and bounce ideas around. It's always nice to meet and work closely with ScholarOne, and I felt the trainer took our ideas and suggestions on board. Sessions like this help to strengthen our growing community."