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Madison Area Technical College Student
Receives Bachelor Degree
Through Online Degree Program
COLUMBUS, OH – A Madison Area Technical College student received
her bachelor degree at a commencement ceremony held on Sunday,
Jan. 2, 2005. However, the degree awarded was not from MATC, but
from Franklin University.
The graduate, Tracy Harwood, who resides in Sun Prairie, completed
her bachelor degree in Accounting by participating in a unique
educational alliance between MATC and Franklin University. The
bachelor’s degree completion program allows students in the
U.S. to combine coursework at their local community colleges with
online classes through Franklin to complete their degree.
Madison Area Technical College is one of more than 200 community
colleges across the U.S. that has formed an educational alliance
with Franklin University. The Community College Alliance was established
to provide students the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s
degree online while remaining in their community. Bachelor’s
degrees in 10 majors are available: Accounting, Applied Management,
Business Administration, Computer Science, Digital Communication,
Health Care Management, Information Technology, Management, Management
Information Sciences and Public Safety Management. An innovative
17-month online MBA program is also offered through Franklin University.
Adults have responded enthusiastically to the convenient online
format and the ability to fit classes into their daily schedule.
Students also have the benefit of belonging to two schools at one
time. They can access Franklin’s resources in addition to
the resources of MATC. Franklin’s virtual resources include
academic advising, a help desk and a library system. Each student
also is assigned a Student Services Associate who provides support
and guidance by answering questions about transcripts, financial
aid or even how to purchase textbooks.
Franklin University serves nearly 10,000 students annually through
its on-campus programs in Columbus, Ohio, and the Community College
Alliance. More than 200 community colleges in 31 states have teamed
with the University to serve students. In addition to offering
15 undergraduate degree programs, the 100-year-old University now
has three master’s degree programs, including an MBA now
offered in an online format. In 1999, Franklin was named as one
of 15 educational organizations nationwide for a U.S. Department
of Education pilot project, which ensures that federal financial
aid is available to students pursuing college degrees through distance
learning.
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Last Modified:
February 24, 2005
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