Hopkinsville Community College and Murray State University are joining forces to expand opportunities for future teachers in the region.
The partnership was celebrated on the HCC campus as leaders from both schools came together to sign a memorandum of understanding.
HCC President and CEO Dr. Alissa Young says the agreement is a win for students and for the region.
click to download audioThe agreement means both schools will share an education faculty member, giving students more consistency as they move from a two-year program into a four-year degree.
Murray State University President Dr. Ron K. Patterson says the collaboration is an important step forward.
click to download audioDr. Young says the partnership will not only grow the number of teachers in the region, but also help students avoid costly debt.
click to download audioFor Dr. Patterson, the partnership marks just the beginning of future collaborations between the two institutions.
click to download audioBoth schools say the shared faculty approach could become a model for future agreements, giving more local students a smoother path to graduation and a career in teaching.
