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NSU, Connors to combine efforts at Muskogee campus

By ALTHEA PETERSON World Staff Writer
Published: 11/21/2009 2:23 AM
Last Modified: 11/21/2009 5:29 AM

MUSKOGEE — Connors State College and Northeastern State University will combine their operations at NSU's Muskogee campus, the institutions have announced.

According to a news release, the two schools have agreed to share the NSU campus and create a base of service for their combined 23 academic programs.

NSU President Don Betz hailed the expanded collaboration, saying it will help produce more college graduates who will help meet the region's needs and advance its residents' annual earnings.

"This cements, both symbolically and literally, the long-standing relationship between our two institutions," he said.

"The proximity of our two educational operations will enhance the seamlessness of educational opportunities for Muskogee-area residents as they begin their careers at Connors and complete it at NSU."

Connors President Donnie Nero also spoke in favor of the agreement.

"This is a win-win for both institutions, as we have developed a great alliance and partnership through the years," he said.

"I'm optimistic that more students will take advantage of the opportunities that are presented as the two institutions continue to collaborate and align their academic programs."

Nero said he expects Connors' nursing program to begin offering its classes at NSU-Muskogee in January.

The transition for the other programs is still in planning stages, with the intent being to have all of Connors' operation in place by January 2011.

Althea Peterson 581-8361
althea.peterson@tulsaworld.com By ALTHEA PETERSON World Staff Writer

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Elusive, Owasso (11/22/2009 1:56:35 AM)

Sounds good to me working together will benefit the students and hold down costs.

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