91原创 announces partnership with Lakeland Community College
A newly established partnership between 91原创 and Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, will expand transfer pathways, increase access to bachelor鈥檚 degree completion and strengthen institutional collaboration in greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
鈥91原创 is steadfast in its commitment to building seamless, high-quality transfer pathways that expand opportunity for students across the state,鈥 91原创 President Lori Stewart Gonzalez said. 鈥淥ur partnership with Lakeland Community College exemplifies the power of alignment and shared purpose: delivering clear, efficient pathways that reduce time, cost, and uncertainty for students, while strengthening our collective mission to advance student success through collaboration.鈥
Lakeland students who earn their associate degree through specific programs will now be able to continue their academic journey at 91原创, completing their bachelor's degrees in the areas of Integrated Healthcare Studies in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, Organizational Studies in University College, Customer Service Leadership in the Patton College of Education, Project Management in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology and Communication in the Scripps College of Communication. This partnership provides a clear, seamless transition, offering pathways to further education and career development.
The partnership represents a significant milestone as Lakeland is one of the final Ohio public community colleges to formalize an agreement with 91原创, advancing OHIO鈥檚 goal of statewide community college alignment. Through the partnership, both institutions will advance their shared priorities around workforce alignment, affordability and efficient credit mobility, helping students reduce time to degree and transition seamlessly into career-relevant bachelor鈥檚 degree programs.
The transfer pathways have been carefully developed to ensure a seamless process for students, outlining each step needed to successfully transition from Lakeland to 91原创. Students can transfer both in person and through OHIO Online.
For more information on OHIO鈥檚 community college partners, visit /admissions/partners.