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A partnership between the three Upper Peninsula state university presidents is the recipient of an award to recognize their successful collaboration,
The Upper Peninsula Education Partnership recently received the 2015 Collaborate Award at the Michigan Governor’s Economic and Education Summit in Detroit.
The partnership was recognized for uniting a network of community colleges, intermediate school districts and business leaders to meet the unique talent needs of the region.
Collaborate, Connect and Create Awards were each presented to one of Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions created by Governor Rick Snyder to inspire collaboration and provide services more effectively and efficiently.
The UP Education Partnership falls within Region 1.
Examples of collaboration facilitated by the partnership include a reverse transfer agreement among six UP higher education institutions, which was used as a model for required statewide implementation.
The reverse credit transfer process allows students to complete an associate degree while working toward a bachelor’ degree, often enabling them to enter the workforce while continuing their education.
