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OHIO announces RN-to-BSN program to be offered through Community College Partnerships
(Dec 2009)

Ohio, like many states, is facing increasing demand for skilled health care workers as the baby boomer population continues to age.  In fact, the statewide turnover rate for registered nurses was 14.4 percent in 2008, with a 4.9 percent vacancy rate, according to the Ohio Hospital Association.     

Ohio University’s School of Nursing is working to fight that trend through access to affordable education by way of a revitalized distance learning program that provides the opportunity for working RNs to earn a bachelor’s degree.

North Central State College and Ohio University Partnership
(August 13, 2009)

North Central State College students with aspirations of pursuing a bachelor’s degree  will now be able to continue their academic pursuits without leaving home, as Ohio University and NC State have finalized a unique seamless agreement which will expand higher education opportunities for area residents throughout the region. read entire news release from North Central State...
Central Ohio Technical College and Ohio University Partnership Enhances Accessibility and Affordability of Bachelor’s Degree Regional Students
(March 20, 2009)

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) students with aspirations of pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University will now be able to continue their academic pursuits near home as the two schools have finalized a unique, seamless articulation agreement which will expand higher education opportunities for area residents. read more from COTC's Web site..

Community college partnership grows
Central Ohio Technical College joins fold  

(Mar 19, 2009)
  
Central Ohio Technical College has joined the Ohio University community college partnership program, the eighth institution to do so. With the agreement, COTC students can work toward bachelor's degrees through the university's first fully online degree program. read more in Outlook...

Seventh community college partner signs on
Program aimed at increasing access, affordability
  
(Oct. 23, 2008)

Nearly a third of the state's 23 community colleges are partnering with Ohio University to give their students the opportunity to work toward bachelor's degrees through the university's first fully online degree program.

"Being able to offer our first online program has been a true team effort," said Marsha Ham, executive director of Lifelong and Distance Learning. "Departments across campus have focused on solutions and how we can make that happen, instead of putting up barriers."

One of the essential elements of providing online programs is ensuring quality.

read the entire article in Outlook...

Unique Owens Community College and Ohio University Partnership Enhances Accessibility and Affordability of Bachelor’s Degree for Northwest Ohio Students
(Oct. 22, 2008)

Owens Community College students with aspirations of pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University will now be able to continue their academic pursuits in Northwest Ohio as the two schools have finalized a unique seamless articulation agreement which will expand higher education opportunities for area residents throughout the region.
read more from Owens Community College Web site...

Sinclair, Ohio University sign collaboration agreement
More than 70 students pursuing BTAS, BCJ degrees on six partnering institutions' campuses this fall

(Aug. 11, 2008)
  

Ohio University, Columbus State join forces
Agreement expands educational opportunities for Ohioans

(Feb. 6, 2008)
- Visit Columbus State's Web site for more coverage of the event

'The state of our university is strong
President McDavis highlights accomplishments, looks ahead 
(Jan.31, 2008)
Ohio University and Washington State Community College expand bachelor's degree opportunities for students in Southeastern Ohio 
(Nov. 29, 2007)
Ohio University and Hocking College sign articulation agreement
Agreement creates seamless transition to Athens campus

(Mar. 13, 2007)