The presidents of San Antonio College in Texas and Kettering University
in Michigan, along with the vice chancellor of the Alamo Community
Colleges, signed a fully articulated academic agreement on Monday, March
16, to develop and build a stronger pool of technical talent for the San
Antonio region.
San Antonio College President Robert E. Zeigler joined Kettering
University President Stanley R. Liberty and Alamo Community Colleges
Vice Chancellor for Economic & Workforce Development Federico Zaragoza
in forming a unique academic partnership between the nationally ranked
private engineering, science, math and business university in Michigan
and the highly respected San Antonio College in Texas.
The alliance is intended to ensure a smooth transition for San Antonio
students, who will begin their college studies and co-op experiences in
Texas and then transfer into the country’s most advanced professional
co-operative education program. Students will spend their first two
years at San Antonio College and their final 2 ½ years in Kettering’s
unique baccalaureate program in Flint, Mich.
"This partnership creates a collaborative model for a new concept in
engineering education," said SAC President Zeigler. "The joint efforts
of community colleges and four-year institutions will produce adaptable
'industry-ready' engineers for the unpredictable 21st century economy."
Kettering's President Liberty said, "Kettering is very pleased to join
with San Antonio College in this endeavor and looks forward to helping
the San Antonio region address its future technical workforce needs."
As the largest single-campus community college in Texas with more than
21,000 students, San Antonio College is approved and accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Moreover, the 2005 book
"Enhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers" from
the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council
considers San Antonio College an exemplary institution and recognizes
the college's engineering program.
Kettering University, founded in 1919, has long been a leader in the
preparation of technical and managerial leaders for industry and society
and is a national leader in professional co-operative education.
For more on Kettering University, visit www.kettering.edu
For more on San Antonio College, visit www.accd.edu/sac/
Kettering University
Pat Mroczek
810-762-9533
pmroczek@kettering.edu
