{"id":9631,"date":"2024-07-24T14:29:05","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=9631"},"modified":"2024-07-24T14:29:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T14:29:05","slug":"lourdes-university-and-owens-community-college-announce-new-partnership-to-address-teacher-shortage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/24\/lourdes-university-and-owens-community-college-announce-new-partnership-to-address-teacher-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"Lourdes University and Owens Community College announce new partnership to address teacher shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lourdes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9334 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lourdes-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lourdes-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lourdes.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>SYLVANIA, OH, July 22, 2024:\u00a0Lourdes University and Owens Community College are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at addressing the critical teacher shortage in Ohio. This collaborative agreement will provide Owens Community College graduates with a seamless pathway to complete a four-year degree and earn an Ohio teaching license through Lourdes University.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As we both work to address the teacher shortage, the course articulation will allow the well-prepared Owens Community College graduates to earn their bachelor\u2019s degree in two more years while attending Lourdes University full-time. We are thrilled to welcome education graduates from Owens Community College to Lourdes University,&#8221; said Dr. Vincent Laverick, Chair of the Division of Education at Lourdes University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Agreement Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transfer Credit Acceptance:<\/strong>Lourdes University will accept transfer credits from Owens Community College. Up to 50% of the credit hours required toward a bachelor\u2019s degree will be accepted, provided they are completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credit Allocation:<\/strong>Specific credit allocation will be managed by the Chair of the Division of Education at Lourdes University, subject to the approval of the Provost\/Vice President of Academic Affairs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Curriculum Coordination:<\/strong>Both institutions will retain full responsibility for their educational programs and will inform each other of any curriculum changes in advance to ensure smooth articulation and transfer of credits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teaching Career Options:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Elementary School Teacher<\/li>\n<li>Middle School Teacher\n<ul>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>Math<\/li>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>High School Teacher\n<ul>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<li>Social Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Intervention Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This articulation agreement will take effect beginning Fall 2024 and will be reviewed periodically to reflect any updates from either institution.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Dr. Vincent Laverick, Chair of the Lourdes University Education Department, at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:vlaverick@lourdes.edu\">vlaverick@lourdes.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 419-824-3840.<\/p>\n<p>Lourdes University, founded in 1958 and nestled in Sylvania, Ohio, offers a values-driven education rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Committed to academic excellence, Lourdes integrates liberal arts and professional studies, ensuring a holistic education that prepares students for success. Accredited by nine national and regional organizations, our robust liberal arts curriculum and Franciscan-inspired service learning enrich lives and foster professional and personal growth. Proudly sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Lourdes University is dedicated to shaping future leaders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SYLVANIA, OH, July 22, 2024:\u00a0Lourdes University and Owens Community College are proud to announce a new partnership aimed at addressing the critical teacher shortage in Ohio. 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