ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, NY --- Bard College is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with ARI Athletics, a distinguished technology provider known for its expertise in collegiate athletics operations. Central to this alliance is ARI Athletics' state-of-the-art athletic recruiting and athlete management CRM, which is uniquely integrated in real-time with Slate, the leading admissions platform in higher education. This partnership is set to transform the way Bard College's admissions and athletics departments collaborate in recruiting student-athletes, greatly enhancing the student-athlete experience and strengthening the college's athletic programs.
 
ARI Athletics has consistently delivered sophisticated technology solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recruiting and managing collegiate student-athletes. The real-time integration with Slate provided by ARI will enable Bard College's admissions and athletics teams to share data seamlessly, communicate more effectively, and make more informed decisions.
 
The innovative integration will facilitate the smooth exchange of essential information between the admissions and athletics departments. This includes real-time updates on application statuses, eligibility requirements, and recruitment information. By eliminating barriers and creating a unified platform, Bard College will ensure comprehensive support for its student-athletes, both academically and athletically.
 
The Assistant Athletic Director for Recruiting at Bard College, Andy Salvatore, highlighted the significance of this integration, stating, "The ARI implementation process for our department was very seamless. The entire ARI staff has been super responsive and accommodating to both our athletic and admission staff. Our coaches are extremely happy with the new system. Having the seamless Slate integration compared to our previous partner has been a game changer. Our coaches love the attention to detail and level of service ARI has provided our department. We are all really happy we made the move to ARI."
 
Ben Pickrell, ARI Athletics' Slate expert, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "We are excited to bring our real-time Slate integration to Bard College. This integration enables Bard's admissions and athletics teams to collaborate more effectively, streamlining the recruitment and admissions processes. We are confident that this partnership will set a new benchmark in data sharing and collaboration in collegiate athletics."
 
The collaboration between Bard College and ARI Athletics underscores the commitment of both organizations to enhance the recruitment experience of student-athletes. By utilizing technology to facilitate efficient collaboration, Bard College is set to reach new milestones in recruiting, admissions, and athletics operations.
 
For media inquiries and more information about Bard College's partnership with ARI Athletics and the real-time Slate integration, please contact:

Andy Salvatore, asalvato@bard.edu
Ben Pickrell, Ben@arirecruiting.com

About Bard College:
Bard College is a private liberal arts college located in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Established in 1860, Bard offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Its competitive athletics program is a key component of the college's commitment to the holistic development of its students.
Website: www.bard.edu; www.bardathletics.com 

About ARI Athletics:
ARI Athletics is a leading technology provider specializing in collegiate athletics department solutions. Focused on streamlining operations and enhancing the athlete experience, ARI Athletics offers innovative tools and services designed to meet the unique needs of universities and colleges.
Website: www.ariathletics.com