WHITTIER, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2024) - Whittier College Athletics is excited to announce a strategic partnership with ARI Athletics, a premier technology provider renowned for its innovative solutions in collegiate athletics operations.

This collaboration is anchored by ARI Athletics' advanced athletic recruiting and athlete management CRM, featuring the industry's exclusive real-time integration with Slate. The initiative is set to transform how Whittier College's admissions and athletics departments work together in recruiting student-athletes, significantly enhancing the experience for student-athletes and strengthening the college's athletic programs.

ARI Athletics is well-regarded for delivering top-tier technology solutions that streamline and optimize the processes of recruiting and managing collegiate student-athletes. The key feature of this partnership, the real-time Slate integration, will empower the admissions and athletics teams at Whittier College to share data seamlessly, communicate efficiently, and make more insightful decisions.

This integration promises to facilitate the effective exchange of vital information between the admissions and athletics departments, including real-time updates on application statuses, eligibility criteria, and recruitment statuses. By dismantling operational silos and creating a unified platform, Whittier College aims to provide comprehensive support to its student-athletes in both their academic and athletic pursuits.

The SWA, Title IX Coordinator, and Head Softball Coach at Whittier College, Trisha Senyo emphasized her excitement about this partnership, stating, "I've used many platforms in the past, but transitioning to ARI has been an exciting upgrade and a tremendous benefit to the department at Whittier. The integration with Slate has been outstanding, providing seamless continuity with admissions. The excellent onboarding experience with the ARI staff has also been incredibly helpful."

Ben Pickrell, an expert on Slate at ARI Athletics, shared his enthusiasm about the new collaboration, saying, "We are excited to bring our real-time Slate integration to Whittier College. This integration will enhance the synergy between Whittier's admissions and athletics teams, making the recruitment and admissions process more streamlined and effective. We are confident that this partnership will set a new standard for data sharing and collaboration in collegiate athletics."

The partnership between Whittier College and ARI Athletics highlights the shared commitment of both organizations to improving the recruitment experience for student-athletes. By leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline collaboration, Whittier College is poised to achieve new levels of success in recruiting, admissions, and athletic operations.

For media inquiries and more information about Whittier College's partnership with ARI Athletics, please contact:

Jack Goodwillie, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications, jgoodwil@whittier.edu
Jessica Purcell-Fitu, Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Success and Compliance, jpurcell@whittier.edu

Ben Pickrell, ben@arirecruiting.com

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About Whittier College: Whittier College is a private liberal arts college located in Whittier, California. Founded in 1887, the college offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs. Whittier's robust athletics program is an essential part of its commitment to fostering the holistic development of its students.

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.

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