Hanover, IU Southeast partnership creates graduate admissions pathway
In a rare public-private partnership, Indiana University Southeast Chancellor Debbie Ford and Hanover College President Lake Lambert signed a memorandum of understanding establishing an expedited admissions pathway for Hanover College graduates into select IU Southeast graduate programs.
The Expedited Admissions Pathway is designed to advance both institutions’ strong commitments to providing meaningful pathways for students to advance their academic interests.
The Pathway is available to eligible Hanover students applying to the following degree programs:
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Strategic Finance
• Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (Choose one of eight or self-design):
o Applied Behavioral Sciences
o Applied Science & Instruction
o Digital Media
o Gender Studies
o Health Humanities
o International Studies
o Organizational Leadership and Communication
o Post-Secondary Instruction
• Transition to Teaching Licensing Pathway in elementary, secondary, early childhood or special education. (Leads to teaching certification. Can also lead to Master of Science in Education degree.)
Under the agreement, IU Southeast agrees to provide an expedited admissions pathway for Hanover graduates. To be eligible for the Pathway, Hanover students must complete their undergraduate degree at Hanover and meet IU Southeast admissions requirements. IU Southeast will waive application fees, test requirements, admissions essays and letters of recommendation for eligible students applying to the participating graduate programs.
“We are pleased to form this partnership which will allow Hanover College graduates a pathway to affordable graduate degrees,” said Ford. “Our graduate business and education programs are nationally accredited and recognized for their quality and academic rigor. Graduates of these programs go on to meaningful careers, most in our region, benefiting the area’s economy while serving the needs of local businesses and non-profit organizations.”
“Hanover College is committed to preparing its students for the future and providing opportunities to continue their education,” said Lambert. “By providing streamlined admission to several of IU Southeast’s graduate programs, we are able to expand our ability to help students thrive. We look forward to partnering with IU Southeast in this new endeavor.”
Pictured above, front row (l-r): Indiana Southeast (IUS) Chancellor Debbie Long and Hanover President Lake Lambert. Back row (l-r): Carla Hermann, IUS interim dean of graduate studies, Lisa Hoffman, IUS interim associate vice chancellor for enrollment services, Michelle Williams, IUS executive vice president of academic affairs, Jenny Moss, Hanover executive director of Levett Career Center, and Carey Adams, Hanover provost and vice president for academic affairs.
