Hocking College, Ohio University to Sign
Reciprocal Tuition Agreement for Employees
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ATHENS, Ohio (June 30, 2000) -- Hocking College and Ohio University have entered into an agreement that allows employees of the schools to attend the other institution tuition-free or at reduced cost.
Under terms of the Tuition Reciprocity Agreement, Hocking College employees can take undergraduate classes at Ohio University tuition-free and receive a 30 percent reduction for graduate classes. Ohio University employees can take courses at Hocking College tuition-free. Employees of both schools will be assessed general fees.
The agreement is effective this fall.
"I have encouraged the development of this Tuition Reciprocity Agreement and am enthusiastic about it because it will be beneficial for employees of both Hocking College and Ohio University," said Robert Glidden, president of Ohio University. "We hope the agreement will encourage more people among our collective workforces to expand their formal education. I appreciate the cooperation of President John Light and his staff in working out this mutually beneficial arrangement."
Hocking College's president also noted the cooperative attitude between the two institutions that made this agreement possible.
"I know of no other agreement like this in Ohio or in the country, for that matter," said John Light, president of Hocking College. "It speaks to the long history of cooperation and partnership between our institutions as well as creating access for employees of both schools. Expansion of institutional partnerships is part of the 'world of the future.' We are proud to be among those in front of the wave."
The agreement applies to full-time employees, and benefits are prorated for part-time employees. Employees must take courses for credit and be admitted to the institution offering the courses.
Hocking College is located in Nelsonville and includes a campus in New Lexington. The college enrolls about 5,000 students and awards associate degrees and certificates in about 40 areas of study.
Ohio University has an enrollment of about 30,500 students at the Athens campus and regional campuses in Chillicothe, Ironton, Lancaster, St. Clairsville and Zanesville. The university awards associate's, bachelor's and advanced degrees and certificates.
Hocking College and Ohio University also have agreed to explore the feasibility of extending an undergraduate tuition reduction program to dependents of employees in the future.
