Franklin University and Edison State Community College Announce New Co-Location in Troy, Ohio

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Sherry Mercurio
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On June 12, Franklin University, a leader in adult education, and Edison State Community College hosted a signing event on Franklin’s main campus in downtown Columbus, officially launching a new co-location agreement between the two institutions. Today's announcement expands the relationship between the two institutions, which have held a transfer articulation agreement since 1998.

Through the new co-location agreement, students will have the opportunity to pursue a healthcare degree beginning at Edison State for the first three years, and finish their fourth year by taking Franklin’s courses onsite at Edison State’s Troy location or through Franklin’s online offerings.

During the ceremony Dr. David Decker, President of Franklin University and Dr. Doreen Larson, President of Edison State Community thanked the team of staff and board members who helped bring the new agreement to fruition.

“This expansion of our relationship with Edison State Community College is another example of our efforts to remove barriers to higher education, with our respected partner,” shared Dr. Decker. “Franklin University is proud to partner with more than 230 community and technical colleges across the country to provide pathways that help thousands of students earn their associate and bachelor’s degrees without leaving their hometown communities.”

Dr. Doreen Larson shared, “this cooperative agreement between Edison State and Franklin University works to the benefit of students by providing high quality, convenient options and maximizes the resources of both institutions. I am grateful for the hard work of the academic leaders from both Edison State and Franklin.”

Classes will begin on Aug. 26, 2019. For information on August classes, visit: https://www.franklin.edu/info/cca-edison

To learn more about Edison State’s five complete healthcare focused programs, please visit: https://bit.ly/2wRcVLE

An official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in August at Edison State.

For video of Dr. Doreen Larson and Dr. David Decker’s colocation agreement signing, visit: http://bit.ly/2ZqL68W

About Edison State Community College

Now in its fifth decade of service, Edison State Community College is committed to providing higher education and advanced training opportunities for the people of the greater Miami Valley. Edison State is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is recognized with the highest order attainable by the Ohio Board of Regents. With campuses in Piqua, Greenville, Eaton, and Troy, Edison State provides a Personal Experience and Rewarding Education. Visit us online at www.edisonohio.edu.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).