Northwest Ohio higher education institutions to sign consortium agreement
April 8th, 2015 by Meghan CunninghamThe University of Toledo will host the presidents of higher education institutions from across northwest Ohio to sign a memorandum of understanding that will create a consortium aimed at making college more affordable for students and families.
The signing will take place at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, April 9 in The University of Toledo President’s Office Room 3500 in University Hall.
The agreement, including universities and community colleges, will coordinate and identify efficiencies across academic, financial and administrative operations and ensure regional workforce development while building on existing initiatives already under way between regional higher education institutions.
The consortium is also in keeping with calls from state leaders to prioritize affordability and efficiency in higher education while ensuring education quality remains strong.
Media Coverage
The Blade (April 9, 2015)
13 ABC and NBC 24 (April 10, 2015)
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UT's Director of University Communications. Contact her at 419.530.2410 or meghan.cunningham@utoledo.edu.
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