Lakeland University will relocate its Green Bay Center to Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s (NWTC) main campus.
The center, one of six that Lakeland has in Wisconsin, will be housed in the College of Business building (entrance 3) and will include an office presence and dedicated classroom.
Lakeland, which was founded in 1862 in Sheboygan County, has had a location in the Green Bay area since 1984.
Lakeland President Beth Borgen said the relocation creates a strong synergy between LU and NWTC as both institutions are focused on workforce development, hands-on learning and providing students with multiple opportunities to advance their education.
“Lakeland and NWTC share a vision for a more educated region, and we are passionate about creating easier access for students to achieve their educational goals,” Borgen said. “This move for Lakeland makes so much sense. Many of the students that Lakeland serves in the Green Bay area are NWTC graduates. And now they’ll be able to continue on the pathway to a bachelor’s degree at a campus that already feels like home.”
“NWTC’s core mission extends beyond ensuring that our students graduate, it’s equipping them with the tools needed to reach their ultimate goal — whether that is securing employment or pursuing a 4-year degree — and for those considering the next step in their academic journey, this collaboration will open new doors,” said Kristen Raney, NWTC president. “We are thrilled to welcome Lakeland University to NWTC, and for the opportunities this partnership will offer to our students and community.”
Through the Green Bay Center, Lakeland will offer more than a dozen bachelor’s degree programs as well as four master’s degree programs, which are available online, in person or any combination of the two.
The partnership will allow NWTC graduates to enroll at Lakeland as juniors, receive a 20% tuition discount for undergraduate courses and gain access to credit for prior learning as well as up to a full year of academic credit for work completed through Lakeland’s Cooperative Education program. Lakeland University will begin offering classes directly on NWTC’s campus beginning this summer.
For information, go to www.lakeland.edu/nwtc.
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