Millersville University, a top-ranked public university located in the northeast region of the United States, is making its mark in the education technology sector. The university recently announced a collaboration with Academic Partnerships, an online facilitator that helps public institutions of higher education across North America. This move is part of the university’s plans to launch its online graduate programs in the Fall of 2023.
The online graduate programs offered by Millersville will be tailored to students seeking an alternative to on-campus education. It will include Nursing, Integrated Scientific Applications and Emergency Management degrees. The Nursing program, in particular, will have an MSN in Nursing Education, MSN in Nursing Leadership and MSN in School Nursing. The Integrated Scientific Applications program will have an MS in Integrated Scientific Applications – Weather Intelligence and Risk Management and MS in Integrated Scientific Applications – Geoinformatics. The Emergency Management program will have an MS in Emergency Management.
Fernando Bleichmar, Chief Executive Officer of Academic Partnerships, said, “Academic Partnerships is honoured to partner with Millersville University as they increase access to their high-quality graduate degree programs. Millersville has a rich history of serving its students in the PASSHE system and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are excited to work side-by-side with Millersville as they expand their footprint and impact.”
Millersville has been offering students a high-quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value for over 160 years. The university has a student-centred approach, and is recognized as one of the top public universities for academics and community engagement in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Partnering with Academic Partnerships to make these programs more accessible to students is aligned with Millersville’s mission of providing exceptional education at an exceptional value.
Dr Gail Gasparich, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Millersville University, added, “Millersville University is a powerful economic multiplier. It is connected to the local community, school systems, businesses, and the labour market. This partnership with AP strengthens our standing in the local and regional community by extending our program offerings further.”
Academic Partnerships is committed to expanding access to top-quality, affordable, workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. The platform brings single-minded dedication, an integrated set of services and data-driven performance to its collaboration with university partners. It offers scalable, integrated solutions customized for institutions ready to optimize the effectiveness of their online education offerings and see their online students succeed.
The launch of Millersville University’s online graduate programs is a major step forward in the ed-tech sector. The collaboration between Millersville and Academic Partnerships is sure to revolutionize how students access higher education, allowing them to pursue their academic goals from the comfort of their homes.
