Durham College and Trent University sign new articulation agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College and university working together to provide new diploma-to-degree opportunities for students

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, Oshawa

Durham College and Trent University announced today a new articulation agreement that will enable qualified graduates of several of the college’s Business Administration programs to enter Trent University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with two years of advanced standing and complete their degree requirements in only two years of study.

The agreement, was signed by Don Lovisa, Durham College president and Dr. Steven E. Franklin, Trent University president and vice-chancellor at the college’s Oshawa campus on February 27, will see graduates of the college’s three-year Business Administration – Accounting; Business Administration – Human Resources; and Business Administration – Marketing pursue their BBA at the Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus, or at the university’s Symons Campus in Peterborough, Ont.

“This new agreement is another example of how the student experience comes first at Durham College,” said Lovisa. “We’re very pleased to be able to provide qualified graduates from our four business administration programs a seamless option to earn their business administration degree at Trent University by using their college credentials.”

“Trent University has a long and proud partnership with Durham College, creating pathways for students between college and university,” said Franklin. “This new articulation agreement draws on that strong history as well as the strengths of both our institutions in building distinctive business programs that allow students to prepare for successful careers and adapt to a rapidly changing world.”

With the addition of this new agreement there are now more than 10 diploma-to-degree pathways in place between Durham College and Trent University, providing degree completion opportunities for graduates of the college’s business, general arts and science, computing, environmental, pharmaceutical and food science technology programs. In addition, several new agreements are also under development between the two institutions.

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About Durham College
At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2011, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including more than 8,400 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 30,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 950 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse – all of which will be open to the general public. In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

About Trent University
One of Canada’s top universities, Trent University is renowned for encouraging the dynamic interplay of research, teaching and learning, which enhance and energize each other in the classroom and beyond. The University is consistently recognized nationally for faculty who maintain a high level of innovative research activity and a commitment to the individual student. Trent distinguishes itself through excellence in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences as well as professional and graduate programs. Trent is dedicated to preparing students to make significant contributions to an increasingly complex world by providing them with a distinctive liberal arts, science or professionally- focused education, which is enhanced by global perspectives, experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches to personal and professional development. Trent’s Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto. Together with Trent University Oshawa Thornton Road Campus, Trent draws excellent students from throughout the country and around the world.

Media contact for Durham College:
Cosette Kazarian
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 3611
cosette.kazarian@durhamcollege.ca

Media contact for Trent University:
Marilyn Burns, Director, Marketing & Communication,
Trent University
705-748-1011 ext. 6184