McKendree University Partners With Illinois Eastern Community College to Offer Online Degree Programs

    LEBANON, IL, December 25, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- McKendree University is proud to announce its recent partnership with Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) to offer various online program degrees to all employees.

Employees of IECC who are interested in pursing online degrees will be eligible for a 10 percent tuition discount. This partnership is in an effort to encourage the employees of IECC to further their education by helping them obtain a bachelor's or master's degree in business or a master's degree in education.

"We are pleased and excited to enter into this partnership with the Illinois Eastern Community College District," said Dr. Joseph Cipfl, Dean of Graduate Programs at McKendree University. "This partnership will provide significant opportunity for the IECC faculty and staff to ensure much desired university degrees."

IECC is the first institution of higher learning to respond to this exciting opportunity.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for our faculty and staff to continue their education without leaving home or their current position, all with substantial savings for them," said Chris Cantwell, Dean of Academic & Student Support Services at IECC. "Because of their full-time work schedule and family obligations, many of our employees would find it challenging to travel a few hours out of an evening to a university to continue their education. We are thrilled to be able to offer this option to our employees and hope we can add more programs to the agreement in the future."

IECC is a district in eastern Illinois that consists of four colleges, including Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College. The district offers a broad range of degree and certificate programs that help students achieve their career goals, improve their skills, or explore new interests.

McKendree's online BBA is offered with the option of six majors: accounting, business administration, human resource management, management, marketing, and sports management and are for anyone who wants to further their education and earn their bachelor's degree. The online MBA is available for students holding a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and are seeking a challenging educational experience in a stimulating and friendly environment. McKendree's online MAED in Higher Education Administrative Services is designed for those seeking to accelerate their career path in higher education or those wanting to transition from another profession.

Established in 1828, McKendree University is the oldest college in Illinois. McKendree is dedicated to providing its students with a high quality educational experience by encouraging a broader vision, an enriched purpose, engagement with the community at large, and openness to new ideas. The university instills in its students a passion and dedication to lifelong learning in an atmosphere of open dialogue, free inquiry, and mutual respect.

For more information, please visit McKendree University online at http://www.McKendreeIsOnline.com or call 1-800-BEARCAT, ext. 6576.

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