Baccalaureate Completion programs at Community Colleges Fiscal Year 2009

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1 Baccalaureate Completion programs at Community Colleges Fiscal Year 2009 Summary FY 2008 Summary FY districts reported 39 districts reported 5 indicated no agreements 4 indicated no agreements 34 indicated agreements in place 35 indicated agreements in place Agreements are with 43 total institutions Agreements are with 48 total institutions 9 Illinois public universities 10 Illinois public universities 18 Illinois private institutions 18 Illinois private institutions 10 Out-of-state institutions 13 Out-of-state institutions 6 Online institutions 7 Online institutions The numbers of colleges with agreements at Illinois public universities for on-site or online baccalaureate completion programs: The numbers of colleges with agreements at Illinois public universities for on-site or online baccalaureate completion programs: EIU 9 SIU-E 4 EIU 7 SIU-E 2 GSU 3 UIC 1 GSU 2 UIC 4 NIU 7 UIS 5 NIU 8 UIS 7 NEIU 1 WIU 7 NEIU 1 UIU-C 1 SIU-C 6 SIU-C 13 WIU 13 Changes in One year: One additional community college has baccalaureate completion agreements in fiscal year Colleges had agreements with 43 institutions overall in fiscal year 2008, now have agreements with 48. Increase of five institutions. (One public institution, three out-of-state institutions, and one online institution). One additional state university (UIU-C) formed BACC completion agreement with Illinois community colleges in fiscal year 2009.

2 College Response BLACK HAWK COLLEGE Roosevelt University University of Illinois - Chicago University of Illinois - Springfield University of Iowa Accounting, Applied Management, Business Forensics, Business Management, Computer Science, E-Marketing, Financial Marketing, Forensic Accounting, Health Care Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing Management Public Safety Management Web Development Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Economics, Computer Science, English, History Liberal Studies, Mathematical Sciences, Philosophy, Secondary Certificate, Mathematics Teacher, Education BSN Nursing online CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO No agreements DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Eastern Illinois University B.A. General Studies B.S. Elementary Education B.S. Career and Organizational Studies Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Accounting,, Applied Management,, Business Forensics, Computer Science, Digital Communication (E-Marketing concentration), Digital Communication (Web Development concentration), Financial Management, Forensic Accounting, Healthcare Management Human Resources Management Information Technology, Management, Management Information Sciences, Marketing, Public Safety Management B.S. Information Technology

3 COLLEGE OF DUPAGE Kaplan College University of Phoenix Drexel University Indiana University Regis University Accounting, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Public Safety Management, Applied Management Web Development, E-Marketing Any baccalaureate degree with the transfer of AA, AS, or AAS Information Technology Business Management, Human Services Criminal Justice Administration, Nursing Communication, Applied Technology, RN to BSN program Bachelor of General Studies Accounting,, Computer Information Systems Computer Networking Computer Science, Finance Marketing, Public Administration Business Technical Management Communication, Criminology ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institution On-Campus Programs Online Programs Northern Illinois University Roosevelt University Columbia College of Missouri Bachelor of General Studies Health and Human Services Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RN s BS in Professional Studies Organizational Leadership Management Marketing Human Resources Management Criminal Justice Administration Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management Criminal Justice Administration, History, Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies American Studies

4 Business, Accounting, Applied Management, Health Care Management Human Resources Management Management, Marketing, Public Safety Management Computer Science Digital Communication Information Technology Management Information Systems Judson University Bachelor of Arts in Management of Technology Systems for students who have completed an AA, AS or AAS degree California University of Pennsylvania UIC - Global Campus University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology - legal studies option for those with an AAS in paralegal Bachelor of for students with an AA or AS and 2.5 GPA Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students with an AAS in Nursing and a current license Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses Robert Morris University Kendall College Lexington College Advanced Culinary Arts Law Office Administration Architectural Technology Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts Hospitality Management WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs Northern Illinois Univ. RN to BSN completion University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Accounting, Applied Management,, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Healthcare Management, Human Resources, Management, Information Technology Management Management Information Sciences Marketing, Public Safety Management RN to BSN completion AAS in Fire Science Technology at Harper leading to Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with emphasis in fire service courses at WIU

5 Eastern Illinois University Ashford University Regis University UIC AA, AS, or AFA at Harper to Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree at EIU AA/AS degrees transfer as a block; GECC satisfies lower-division gen eds; flexible degree plans for AAS degrees (up to 90 credits transfer) AA/AS degree recipients are granted junior status; up to 90 credits transfer; 20 bachelor s degree programs Nursing and Business Bachelor s degree completion programs via Global Campus NIU BS Applied Management - Public Safety beginning 2010 HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs Most of their online programs HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs Columbia College BA - BS - BA - Interdisciplinary Studies Partial BA - Psychology Partial BA - Human Services BA - Psychology BA - Criminal Justice Administration BS - BA - BA - Interdisciplinary Studies BA - Human Services BA - History, BA - American Studies BA - Sociology ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs Eastern Illinois University Bachelors in General Studies Applied Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Digital Communications Health Care Management Public Safety Management Management Information Systems New majors as developed University of Illinois - Springfield Accountancy, Criminal Justice, Business Management Bachelors Degree completion in General Studies ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs

6 McKendree College Accounting, Applied Management, Business Forensics, Computer Science, E-Marketing, Financial Management, Forensic Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resources Management Information Technology Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Public Safety Management Web Development BS Nursing ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institution On-Campus Programs Online Programs Accounting, Applied Management, Business Forensics, Computer Science, E-Marketing, Financial Management Forensic Accounting Healthcare Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Management Information Systems Marketing, Public Safety Management, Web Development JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE Partner Institution On-Campus Programs Online Programs Kaplan University Capella University Multiple majors Board of Trustees program Multiple majors Multiple majors McKendree University Southern Illinois University, Marketing, Human Resources Industrial Technology KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Partner Institution On-Campus Programs Online Programs

7 Capella University University of Illinois University of Illinois - Springfield Accounting, Applied Management, Business Forensics, Computer Science, Financial Management, Forensic Accounting, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management Information Technology Management Management Information Sciences Marketing, Public Safety Management Business (many specializations) Technology (many specializations) 5 professional schools: Psychology, Human Services, Business Technology Education offering 80 degree specializations with graduate certificates, master s, MBAs & PhDs & Nursing, Computer Science, Economics, English, History Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy Women and Gender Studies KASKASKIA COLLEGE Partner Institutions On-Campus Programs Online Programs Accounting, Applied Healthcare, Management Applied Management Applied Psychology, Business Administration, Business Forensics, Computer Science, E-Marketing, Financial Management, Forensic Accounting, Healthcare Information Systems Management, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies Management Information Sciences Management, Marketing, Organizational Communication, Operations & Supply Chain Management, Public Safety Management, Safety, Security & Emergency Management, Web Development

8 University of Illinois - Springfield Computer Science, Economics, English, History, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Women and Gender Studies Graduate Programs: Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Human Services Administration Liberal and Integrative Studies Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Public Administration Public Health, Teacher Leadership Certification Programs: Mathematics, Teacher Education Certificates: Business Process Management Digital Organizations Environmental Risk Assessment Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security, IT Project Management, Legal Aspects of Education Chief School Business Officer Capella University Business: Accounting, Finance Health Care Management Human Resource Management Management and Leadership Marketing, Project Management Retail Management Information Technology: General Information Technology Health Informatics Information Assurance and Security Network Technology, Software Architecture, Project Management Psychology: General Psychology Public Safety: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Homeland Security Public Administration: General Public Administration Bachelor of Science in Nursing: RN to BSN Completion Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts

9 Greenville College McKendree College Southern Illinois University Undergraduate Teacher Education Program Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Arts in Education GOAL Program - BS Organizational Leadership B.S. in General Studies B.S. in Management B. S. In Marketing B.S. Nursing Middle School Endorsement B.S. B.S. Marketing B.S. Human Resource Management Course work in Elementary Education towards a Baccalaureate KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE Judson Rockford College Southern IL. University BA in Management & Leadership, Management & Leadership (Criminal Justice concentration), Management & Leadership (MIS concentration) Human Services, Human Resource Management BS or BSN BS in Aviation Management BS in Information Western IL. University Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree Program (BOT/BA) COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY North Park Northern Illinois University Southern Illinois University Kendall College Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Elementary Education Elementary Education LAKE LAND COLLEGE University of Phoenix Lake Land College has a partnership program with U of P through their articulation program

10 Capella University Lake Land College has a partnership program with Capella University through their articulation program Lake Land College is a member of the Community College Alliance program at Indiana University Lake Land College is a member of the program Eastern Illinois University Lake Land College has a partnership with EIU through their articulation program LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE Governors State University Accounting, Applied Management, Computer Science Digital Communication, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management, Marketing, Public Safety Management Bachelor of Arts Greenville College McKendree College Missouri Baptist University Undergraduate Teachers Education programs in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Special Education, and Music Education B.S. in Organizational Leadership B.S. in Nursing Accounting Administration of Justice Human Services Management Sport Management M.A. in Counseling Regis University SIU - Carbondale B.S. in Industrial Technology with specialization in Manufacturing Technology SIU - Edwardsville Nursing LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Millikin University Early Childhood Education Greenville College Bachelors in Organizational Leadership Agreement

11 JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE SIU - Edwardsville McKendree College B.S. and M.S. in Nursing B.S. - Business M.A. - Education B.S. - Nursing M.A. - Educational Leadership Applied Management, Applied Psychology,, Business Forensics, Computer Science, E-Marketing, Financial Management Forensic Accounting Health Care Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Management Information Systems Marketing, Public Safety Management Technical Management, Web Development Eastern Illinois University McKendree College Mid-Continent University Missouri University of Science & Technology B.S. - Special Education M.S. - Nursing B.S. - Business Management Bachelor of Art Bachelor of Science Ellis College/New York Institute of Technology B.S. - Varying Programs SIU - Carbondale B.S. - Elementary Education (offered at the Rend Lake Market Place) Dental Hygiene BA on Campus MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE Columbia College of Missouri Programs offered in Crystal Lake, not on campus: Criminal Justice Administration General Studies, Human Services, Psychology American Studies,, Criminal Justice Administration History, Human Services, General Studies, Psychology, Sociology

12 SIU - Carbondale Roosevelt University DeVry University Capella University Argosy University Kaplan University Accounting, Applied Health Management, Applied Management, Applied Psychology,, Business Forensics, Computer Science, E-Marketing Financial Management, Forensic Management, Health Information Systems Mgmt. Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Management Information Sciences, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt. Organizational Communication Public Relations, Public Safety & Management Safety Security & Emergency Management Web Development Information Systems Technologies Bachelor of Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership Technical Management Information Technology Business, Public Safety Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in Fire Service courses Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts in partnership with AA, AS, and AAS degrees, Psychology Advanced Start Baccalaureate Degrees: Accounting, Business, Organizational Communication, Criminal Justice, Health and Wellness, Nursing, Information Technology - Programming, Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis National Louis University Early Childhood Elementary Education MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Dominican University Master of Arts in Teaching Teacher Certification for College Graduates Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

13 MORTON COLLEGE DePaul University Northeastern Illinois Univ. Governors State University Roosevelt University Northern Illinois University Concordia University -Chic. Argosy University National Louis University Computers and Digital Media All programs All programs All programs All programs All programs All programs BA in Applied Health Sciences BS in Management BA in Health Care Leadership BA in Elementary Education BA in Childhood Education OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE Regis University BS Accounting, BA in CIS Computer Networking Computer Science, Finance Marketing, Public Administration Northern Illinois University Bachelor of Science in Applied Management Fire Science Law Enforcement BA online PARKLAND COLLEGE Eastern Illinois University Greenville College BA General Studies BS Career & Organizational Studies, BS Business, MS Technology M.B.A. BS Organizational Leadership BA General Studies can be completed online, if the student desires. The other degrees have individual online class options as a part fo the completion plan B.S. Degrees in: Accounting, Human Resources Management, Marketing Management Information Sciences Computer Science,

14 B.S. Degrees in: Applied Management, Health Care Management Information Technology Management, Business Forensics E-Marketing, Financial Management, Forensic Accounting, Public Safety Management, Web Development Olivet Nazarene University BS Nursing Regis University BS degrees: Accounting, Applied Science Computer Information Systems Computer Networking, Computer Science, Finance Marketing, Public Administration Millikin University Southern Illinois University BS Early Childhood Education BS Elementary Education BS Industrial Technology University of Illinois - Springfield University of St. Francis BA Liberal Studies BS BS Economics BA Women and Gender Studies BS Computer Sciences, BA English, BA History, BA Philosophy, BS Mathematical Sciences Seven Masters programs BS Nursing BA Board of Trustees PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE No agreements REND LAKE COLLEGE SIU - Carbondale McKendree College Mid-Continent University B.S. in Workforce Education & Development B.S. in Elementary Education B.S. in Business, M.B.A. B.S. in Management (Advantage Program)

15 RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Benedictine University Business & Psychology DeVry University, Computer Science, Health Services Administration, Public Safety Management, Management Information Systems Technical Management Technical Management Eastern Illinois University Greenville College Educational Career and organizations studies RN to BSN Organizational Leadership ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE Northern Illinois University (on RVC campus and/or in Rockford at NIU-Rockford Campus) Judson College (in Rockford) Kaplan University National Louis University (in Rockford) Saint Leo University University of Illinois Chicago University of Phoenix General Studies LAS General Studies Health and Human Services Computer Science Industrial Technology Elementary Education GES Certificate Management & Leadership Human Services Human Resources Management Criminal Justice, Management, Management Technology Sys. Management BSN, Nursing (completion); almost all of the course work is offered online Advanced Start BS in Information Technology - Network Administration Advanced Start BS in Business Bachelors in Nursing Accounting,, Computer Information Systems Bachelor of Nursing Business/Accounting Business/Administration Business/e-business, Business/Management, Marketing, Information Technology Management

16 Upper Iowa University Nursing Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts (BOT/BA) CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE Methodist Medical Center All offered Bachelor in Nursing SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Accounting, Applied Management,, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Computer Information Technology Health Care Management Human Resources Management Management Information Sciences Marketing, Public Safety Management National-Louis University Applied Behavioral Sciences Management St. Leo University Accounting,, Computer Information Systems Master of Northern Illinois University Ashford University University of Illinois - Springfield Bachelor Degree in Nursing (minimum number of students required to offer degree through distance learning) Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts (individual courses offered at Sauk, majority of classes offered online) BA Business (3+1 Video online) Board of Trustees/Bachelor of Arts (individual courses offered at Sauk, majority of classes offered online) Bachelor: Computer Science, Economics English, History, Liberal Studies Mathematics, Philosophy Masters: Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Human Services Administration, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Public Administration Public Health, Teacher Leadership

17 SHAWNEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE McKendree College Mid-Continent University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Business Management Accounting, Applied Management,, Business Forensics, Computer Science Financial Management, Forensic Accounting, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management Information Systems Management Information Technology Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Management Information Sciences Marketing, Operation & Supply Chain Management, Organizational Communication, Public Relations Public Safety Management Safety Security and Emergency Mgmt. Web Development Southern Illinois University - Carbondale Early Childhood Education SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE no agreements SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE Mid-Continent University Business Management Business Management Accounting, Applied Management,, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Health Care Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Management Management Information Sciences Marketing, Public Safety Management SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE St. Louis University - School of Professional Studies BA Criminal Justice Org. BA Organizational Studies BS Computer Science Tech. Kaplan University BA Capstone Program

18 SIU - Carbondale BA Early Childhood Education SPOON RIVER COLLEGE Eastern Illinois University SIU - Edwardsville School of Nursing (independent study, online, or on campus) Bachelor degree in General Studies Business, Accounting,, Technology, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Information Technology Management Applied Management, Financial Management, Health Care Management, Management, Management Information Services, Public Safety Management online with no more than 3 trips to SIU- Edwardsville RN to BS Program, Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of English, Bachelor of History, Bachelor of Liberal Studies Bachelor of Mathematics Bachelor of Philosophy Teacher Certification in Secondary Math. Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts TRITON COLLEGE Regis University Indiana University Southern Illinois University agreements in 8 different degree options all available through on-line delivery agreements available through on-line deliver Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management National Louis University Bachelor of Arts in Education Bachelor of Arts in Early Ed. Bachelor of Science in Mgmt. Bachelor of Science in Management Information Sys. Bachelor in Applied Behavioral Sciences Benedictine University RN to BSN completion program with a concurrent credit option toward a Masters in Public Health or a Masters of Management and Organizational Behavior

19 Governors State University Bachelors of Arts in Criminal Justice Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration Bachelors of Science in Health Care Administration Bachelors of Science in Social Work Masters degree in Business Administration Masters degree in Public Administration Eastern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in General Studies WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Columbia College-Missouri Accounting, Applied Management,, Computer Science, Digital Communication, Healthcare Management, Information Technology Management, Management Information Systems Public Safety Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology Northern Illinois University Health and Human Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Nursing, Homeland Security Kaplan University DeVry University University of Wisconsin University of Phoenix Business Management, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Nursing (RN to BSN completion only) Technical Management Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts Degree Bachelors Degree Completion Bachelors Degree Completion JOHN WOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE no agreements

20 Colleges Indicating Baccalaureate Completion Need Question: Do the residents of your district have a need for a baccalaureate completion program beyond what is currently available to them? Institution College of DuPage Danville Area Comm. College Heartland Community College Highland Community College Illinois Central College Illinois Eastern Community College Kankakee Community College Kaskaskia College Lake Land College Lincoln Land Community College John A. Logan College McHenry County College Morton Community College Needs We don t know if our district residents need any additional baccalaureate programs, since we have so many colleges and universities in our district. We would like to see more models, where students can complete three years at COD and finish the final year at a university. Our students would benefit by offering more online or hybrid (weekend, evening, etc.) degree programs. Students have requested bachelors degrees in: Business, RN/BSN completion (on-line only), Manufacturing, Sociology (for Criminal Justice graduates), and Special Education. We should add that Business Degrees have also been requested from employers from time to time. For most degrees, either an on-line format or a cohort in Danville would be helpful. Having the Lakeview College of Nursing in Vermillion County provides an RS/BSN completion degree program; however, there is not currently an on-line option. Our district is also home to several baccalaureate degree granting institutions, so it seems unlikely that residents seriously lack degree completion opportunities. We would like to have a BS completion program in Nursing No Yes, there is a need for baccalaureate completion programs beyond what is currently available. Our greatest needs are - Education, Nursing, Business, Psychology/Social Work, Administration of Justice. Our needs are met at this time. We would like to have a baccalaureate completion program in Secondary Education and have been working toward that. We have not heard from any district residents of the need for additional opportunities. Education and a capstone for occupational degrees. Yes, Bachelor s degrees in: Health Care, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, and Applied Management. Offerings in the immediate district are limited; however, MCC has not formally surveyed the district to determine the needs for specific baccalaureate completion programs. Some of our specific needs, but not limited to are - RN to BSN programs, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.

21 Oakton Community College Parkland College Prairie State College Rend Lake College Rock Valley College Carl Sandburg College Sauk Valley Community College Shawnee Community College South Suburban College Southeastern Illinois College The residents of our district have many options for baccalaureate completion programs. We have approximately 25 colleges and universities within a 45-minute drive of Oakton that offer 4-year degrees. So students have a myriad of choices. Because of on-going conversations with students we would like: - Accounting in class/on campus (not every qualified candidate wants to take it online) - A social work and/or sociology BA...AND a MS that provides credentials for the mental health field (patient care). - Secondary Education - would love it in the classroom but would take online instead or also. - Special Education - would love it in the classroom, but would take online instead or also. The residents in our district will always need some form of baccalaureate completion program for health professions such as Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Surgical Technology. No needs have been expressed. Rockford has a disproportionally low bachelors attainment rate for the size of our region. For this reason, RVC will continue to foster relationships with 4-year institutions to create additional opportunities for our graduates to complete bachelor s degrees. Currently NIU is the only 4-year public institution offering any bachelor s degrees in our region. This is problematic. Business is an area of need for our students and we are currently in discussions with Northern to provide this program. We have several colleges within close proximity that help fulfill our students baccalaureate completion needs. Yes, I believe that our students would benefit from more expansive baccalaureate completion programs. However, I would like to see these State or Illinois institutions which would provide lower tuition rates. Right now, the proprietary schools are providing this to our students but at a higher rate and possibly less quality. Elementary Education and Business are the areas of need for our students. We have had requests for additional on campus programs in Elementary Education and Business. No requests for this type of programming have been made by district residents. We are trying to locate someone who can provide us with a program that would provide 03 certified teachers with an 04 certification (Early Childhood). Our regional superintendent of schools is working with us on this - our school systems have need of this. Additionally, our own early childhood students could benefit from this greatly. We worked with SIU a couple of years to try to get this, but nothing came of it. I have been in contact with EIU and we are discussing the possibility. I think it will depend on the numbers we can guarantee on our end. Oakland City (IN) has indicated they are willing, but we wanted to try to find an in-state option if at all possible. However, if we can t, then we will consider that option.

22 Southwestern Illinois College Spoon River College Triton College Waubonsee No, with SIU-E 45 minutes away; SIU-C about 90 minutes away; McKendree and Lindenwood less than 10 minutes away and several programs at Scott AFB, we are well-served. We feel they have been met and don t have any outstanding requests or complaints. We are working on several agreements with WIU and remain open to other agreements or ideas. No need. We are always interested in creating appropriate baccalaureate degree completion agreements with higher education partners to meet the needs of our district residents as they evolve and change over time.