Greenville University partners with East St. Louis schools for discounted degrees
Published: September 03, 2024
Author: Liz Dowell
GREENVILLE, Ill. – Greenville University has partnered with the East St. Louis School District to establish a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement facilitates a scholarship program that allows East St. Louis School District employees to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees through Greenville University's online programs at a reduced cost.
This partnership provides employees of the East St. Louis School District with the opportunity to enroll in the following degree programs:
Bachelor of Science Degree Majors:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Organizational Leadership
- Psychology
Master's Degrees:
- Master of Science in Managment
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Arts Majors:
- Coaching
- Curriculum and Instruction
- English as a Second Language
- Special Education
- Teaching Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Teaching Elementary Education
Professional Education Endorsement:
- Drivers Education
- English as a Second Language
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1
- Early Childhood Education
This partnership benefits both Greenville University and the East St. Louis School District by providing current employees with the opportunity to advance their education while maintaining their employment. Additionally, the collaboration aims to create employment opportunities for Greenville University graduates, who will be better positioned to secure jobs within the East St. Louis School District.
Emily Brooks, Director of Online Admissions at Greenville University, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, "This agreement strengthens the relationship between the University and its stakeholders. Our goal is to provide educators with opportunities to advance their careers and to support future educators in securing employment. This partnership will empower them to achieve greater success in the classroom and beyond."
Businesses or organizations interested in offering reduced tuition for Greenville University's online courses to their employees or affiliates are encouraged to contact Emily Brooks at Emily.brooks@greenville.edu.
About East St. Louis School District 189:
The East St. Louis School District 189 serves approximately 4,729 students across its elementary, middle, and high schools, including Vivian Adams Early Childhood Center, James Avant Elementary School, Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence, Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School, Annette Officer Elementary School, Dr. Katie Harper-Wright Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School, Mason/Clark Middle School, East St. Louis Senior High School, and Gordon Bush Alternative Center. The district is one of the larger school districts in Illinois, with a diverse student body.
About Greenville University:
Greenville University is an accredited Christian liberal arts university with more than 1,000 students, including traditional undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion students. Founded in 1892 and affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, the University is located in Greenville, Illinois, 45 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. Visit www.greenville.edu.
