Thiel College and Laurel Technical Institute leaders lay groundwork for partnership

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Greg Q. Butcher, Ph.D. and Laurel Institutes Executive Vice President Doug Decker, Ph.D. signed an agreement that would provide a pathway for Laurel graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree.

According to the agreement, the College would provide an individualized review of Laurel graduates and potential admission to students who met predetermined criteria.

“Part of the Thiel College strategic plan is being a resource for the region,” Butcher said. “This agreement creates an additional entry point for students who want to expand on their career and professional training and complete a bachelor’s degree.”

Laurel Technical Institute is an accredited institute with campuses in Hermitage, Pa., Sharon, Pa., Uniontown, Pa., and Morgantown, W.Va. as well as offering online courses. It provides career-focused training, Associate Degrees and professional certifications.

“We are excited to renew our partnership with Thiel College,” Decker said. “We have worked together for a long time and this signing signifies taking the next step. Working with Thiel offers our graduates outstanding opportunities to continue their education and expand their career pathways.”

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.