MAC, UHSP sign agreement streamlining path to bachelor degrees
From left, Devon Cox, UHSP senior admissions representative; Jasmine Burris, UHSP College of Global Population health director of community engagement and partnership development; David Steeb, founding dean, UHSP College of Global Population Health; Brenda Gleason, UHSP interim chief academic officer; Riley Nesler, MAC graduate and current UHSP student; Dr. Keith Zoromski, MAC provost and vice president of academic affairs; Julie Sheets, MAC dean of students; Pam Jaycox, MAC Arts & Communications Division chair; Dr. Rich Flotron, MAC executive director of public safety and industry relations; and Amy Schwent, MAC director of Allied Health. Submitted photo
Mineral Area College (MAC) and the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (UHSP) finalized an articulation agreement on Nov. 15, allowing students to seamlessly transfer from MAC into three UHSP bachelor’s degree programs. The agreement creates three pathways for students to earn an Associate of Arts from MAC and transfer directly into a Public Health, Healthcare Administration and Management, or Data Science program at UHSP.
“Mineral Area College strives to expand partnerships and opportunities for all of our students to continue their academic journey beyond graduation,” said Dr. Keith Zoromski, MAC provost and vice president of academic affairs. “This articulation agreement serves as evidence that Mineral Area College values the opportunity to corroborate with each of its university partners to mutually support students.”
Angie Erickson, MSN, RN, MAC’s dean of health professions, said, “The articulation agreement between UHSP and MAC serves as a bridge to connect aspiring healthcare professionals with a comprehensive education pathway. By providing a clear roadmap for students, we foster a stronger and more diverse healthcare workforce to meet the evolving needs of our communities.”
“UHSP is excited to partner with MAC to provide students with opportunities to pursue our global and population health-related academic and research programs,” said Brenda Gleason, chief academic officer at UHSP. “This new partnership will also help grow our engagement with the St. Louis community and beyond to promote health equity and positively impact health outcomes.”
“This partnership with MAC will allow us to further the health workforce and career needs within our communities and across the state,” noted David Steeb, dean of the College of Global Population Health at UHSP.
For more information, contact Keith Zoromski, MAC’s provost and vice president of academic affairs, by emailing kzoromski@MineralArea.edu or calling 573-518-2100.
According to the school, “UHSP believes that the creation of a healthier society starts with our students. For more than 158 years, the university has been committed to providing students with an outstanding education that lays the groundwork for impactful futures in health care. With programs designed to give students the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills, enhance their well-being, and grow as professionals.
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