West Burlington, Ia- Iowa Wesleyan University, and Southeastern Community College have announced plans to explore the development of a strategic partnership between the two schools.
The schools announced in a news release that leadership from both institutions will explore opportunities where both schools would benefit, including shared administrative structure and resources, cooperative academic arrangements, and economies of scale.
Despite this, the two institutions will remain separate entities, maintaining distinct accreditation, boards, and governance structures.
IW and SCC have partnered in academic programming in the past, but school leaders believe this formal affiliation will allow for easier transfers between Iowa Wesleyan and SCC.
“Since our founding in 1842, Iowa Wesleyan University has pioneered innovative educational practices and led the way in providing educational opportunities to diverse populations,” said Chris Plunkett, President of Iowa Wesleyan University. “We are thrilled to be moving toward a partnership with Southeastern Community College, and I look forward to the tremendous opportunity it will provide to our students and our community.”
“This is the first step toward a potentially innovative and unique partnership between a four-year private liberal arts university and a public community college,” says SCC President Dr. Michael Ash. “It could serve as a model for other institutions across the country.”
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