STCC, Charter Oak State College to hold signing ceremony March 30 to announce transfer agreement

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WHAT: 

The presidents of Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Charter Oak State College (COSC) in New Britain, Conn., will sign an articulation agreement that allows students who earn an associate degree in Health Information Technology or an associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding at STCC to transfer seamlessly to Charter Oak.

Under the agreement, STCC graduates who have met certain requirements can enter Charter Oak as juniors and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM). Charter Oak will transfer up to 87 credits from STCC.

Presidents of both colleges said the agreement is designed to create opportunities for students to graduate with degrees that are aligned with regional workforce needs.

After the signing, Deborah K. Green, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Global Services Officer for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), will provide details about an apprenticeship program for Health Informatics & Information Management (HIIM) professionals that is supported by a $15 million U.S. Department of Labor grant.

WHO:    

Attendees will include:

  • John B. Cook, President of STCC
  • Ed Klonoski, President of Charter Oak
  • Dr. Shirley M. Adams, Provost, Charter Oak
  • Moses Terrell Adgers, Admissions Counselor, Health Information Program, Charter Oak
  • Cindy Edgerton, Director, Health Information Program
  • Leona Ittlemen, Dean of the School of Business and Information Technology, STCC
  • Tracey A. McKethan, Department Chair and Professor Health Information Technology, STCC
  • Deborah K. Green, Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Global Services Officer for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)  
  • Frank M. Valier, Assistant Director, Health Information Management Program, Charter Oak

Regional employers also will be in attendance.

WHEN:                   

Thursday, March 30

  • 11 a.m.: Signing of the articulation agreement
  • 11:45 a.m.: Lunch
  • 12:30 p.m.: Deborah K. Green’s presentation

WHERE:                 

Springfield Technical Community College, Scibelli Hall (Building 2), 7th Floor

About Springfield Technical Community College

Founded in 1967 and located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, STCC is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC, an Achieving the Dream Leader College, offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. STCC’s highly regarded transfer programs in business, engineering, liberal arts, science and technology continue to provide the most economical options for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of more than 8,500 day, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.

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About Charter Oak State College

Founded in 1973, Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut’s only public online college, offering associate and bachelor’s degree completion programs in high-demand fields including Health Information Management, Health Care Administration, Cyber Security and Business Administration. The College offers a Master of Science in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership.  Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and governed by Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education. 

Media Contact:

Jim Danko, Coordinator of Media Relations

(413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu