Along Division St., Dominican, Trinity Announce Educational Collaboration
As reported: By BILL DWYER, Wednesday Journal, Wednesday, October 23, 2007
SHAKE ON IT: Sister Michelle Germanson, president of Trinity High School and Donna Carroll, president of Dominican University, celebrate the alliance between the two schools on Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Trinity High School
Over the summer Dominican University celebrated the grand opening of Parmer Hall, its new $38 million state of the art science and academic building. Now it's looking to identify ways to offer the use of that facility to as wide a range of students as possible.
Calling it a "continuum of learning opportunities," Dominican and Trinity High School announced a series of educational programs that will offer the high school's students the opportunity to study at and meet academic and service requirements at both campuses.
Under the agreement announced Sunday at Trinity's open house, its students will be able to attend classes, earn credits and participate in community service activities at Dominican starting next fall.
"The intent of this collaboration is to provide students with a seamless transition from high school to college," said Dominican President Donna Carroll. "Trinity has been an innovator in college readiness, as demonstrated by the block schedule and the (International Baccalaureate) program. This Dominican-Trinity collaboration is one more piece of the puzzle that ensures an excellent and distinctive college preparatory experience for Trinity students."
It also helps funnel motivated and qualified students into the university. Trinity students can qualify for early admission to Dominican and earn consideration for Trinity-specific merit scholarships.
The programs are two of several to come from a joint task force of Dominican and Trinity administration, faculty, and community advisors. Trinity seniors ranking in the top quarter academically will be able to take a freshman college-level course and earn college credit at Dominican free of charge. The university will allow Trinity students access to all library resources and allow participation in joint service learning projects, including the performing arts and study abroad.
Discussion is also currently ongoing regarding the ways and means that Trinity students can take science course work at Dominican.
Michelle Germanson, president of Trinity High School was effusive in her praise for the programs.
"The shared charisma and mission of Dominican University and Trinity High School make this partnership a natural. The collaboration of these two excellent Dominican schools offers an opportunity for Trinity students and faculty to enrich and deepen their academic lives and commitment to service."
"Through this collaboration, Dominican and Trinity are beginning to establish a continuum of learning opportunities that can touch more minds and hearts," she said. "We are pleased and proud to provide the benefits of this awesome partnership to our students, faculty, staff and the communities we serve."
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