Drury to offer classes through Crowder
Dr. Glen Coltharp, Crowder College president, is at left, signing the agreement with Dr. Tim Cloyd, Drury University President looking on at right.
July 3, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
Crowder College recently made a move to expand the degree opportunities offered at their facilities. In the past, Crowder has partnered with several other accredited universities that have allowed them to offer courses and programs that go beyond the associate degree and technical certification programs offered.
To do this, Crowder has partnered with Drury University in Springfield to offer two new degree programs at the Cassville facility. Through this partnership, Crowder students can now partake in upper level courses related to two different bachelor’s degree programs offered through Drury. These degrees include Organizational Communication and Development, otherwise known as leadership studies, and Behavioral and Community Health, with the option of Addiction Issues as a minor.
Beginning in August, new courses related to these degrees will be offered on all Crowder campuses, with options existing for both traditional seated classes as well as blended learning courses. In addition, Drury will provide academic advising and promotion of its four-year degree option to Crowder students in Cassville.
Drury University of Springfield’s bachelor’s level general studies program was recently voted one of the top 20 in the country by TheBestSchools.org. This program offers general studies concentrations in six areas: organizational leadership, resolution and peacebuilding, sustainability, social studies, science and math, and humanities and the fine arts.
In a press release, Kimbrea Browning, executive vice president of enrollment management and operations for adult and online education, stated the organization’s collective excitement about the arrangement.
“We are excited to offer these degree options to Crowder Students and look forward to working with our colleagues at Crowder on teaching, advising and guiding students toward furthering their lives and careers,” said Browning.
The partnership was made official on Tuesday, June 4, at the Crowder College Cassville facility by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Drury president Dr. Tim Cloyd and Crowder College president Dr. Glenn Colthrap were present to sign.
In the same press release, Dr. Colthrap expressed his belief that this new partnership will create more opportunities for students. “Crowder College believes in providing opportunities for our students to be challenged in a supportive environment while working on their associate’s degree. After graduation from Crowder, if a bachelor’s degree is necessary to meet their dreams, it is our hope that our students will be able to continue their education in a similarly supportive educational setting. Drury University provides this opportunity for its students and we are honored to partner with them.”
For more information on degree programs offered through Crowder, contact the admissions office at (417) 451-3223.
Vinnie Roberts
Crowder College recently made a move to expand the degree opportunities offered at their facilities. In the past, Crowder has partnered with several other accredited universities that have allowed them to offer courses and programs that go beyond the associate degree and technical certification programs offered.
To do this, Crowder has partnered with Drury University in Springfield to offer two new degree programs at the Cassville facility. Through this partnership, Crowder students can now partake in upper level courses related to two different bachelor’s degree programs offered through Drury. These degrees include Organizational Communication and Development, otherwise known as leadership studies, and Behavioral and Community Health, with the option of Addiction Issues as a minor.
Beginning in August, new courses related to these degrees will be offered on all Crowder campuses, with options existing for both traditional seated classes as well as blended learning courses. In addition, Drury will provide academic advising and promotion of its four-year degree option to Crowder students in Cassville.
Drury University of Springfield’s bachelor’s level general studies program was recently voted one of the top 20 in the country by TheBestSchools.org. This program offers general studies concentrations in six areas: organizational leadership, resolution and peacebuilding, sustainability, social studies, science and math, and humanities and the fine arts.
In a press release, Kimbrea Browning, executive vice president of enrollment management and operations for adult and online education, stated the organization’s collective excitement about the arrangement.
“We are excited to offer these degree options to Crowder Students and look forward to working with our colleagues at Crowder on teaching, advising and guiding students toward furthering their lives and careers,” said Browning.
The partnership was made official on Tuesday, June 4, at the Crowder College Cassville facility by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Drury president Dr. Tim Cloyd and Crowder College president Dr. Glenn Colthrap were present to sign.
In the same press release, Dr. Colthrap expressed his belief that this new partnership will create more opportunities for students. “Crowder College believes in providing opportunities for our students to be challenged in a supportive environment while working on their associate’s degree. After graduation from Crowder, if a bachelor’s degree is necessary to meet their dreams, it is our hope that our students will be able to continue their education in a similarly supportive educational setting. Drury University provides this opportunity for its students and we are honored to partner with them.”
For more information on degree programs offered through Crowder, contact the admissions office at (417) 451-3223.
