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	UW-Green Bay, Nicolet College form new partnership for adult students Leaders of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Nicolet College in Rhinelander agreed to form a partnership that will make a bachelor’s degree more accessible to placebound students in northern Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard and Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske signed the Northwoods Partnership agreement Tuesday, May 20 at a ceremony at Nicolet College. Work on the partnership began after UW-Green Bay Adult Degree student Julie Holt of Phelps wrote a letter to UW System President Kevin Reilly, asking for more educational opportunities in northern Wisconsin. Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors, said residents of northern Wisconsin need new opportunities to pursue a higher education without leaving the area. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard said universities and colleges must do more to meet the educational needs of students where they live. Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors, left, and Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske listen to UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard describe the need for the Northwoods Partnership. Chancellor Shepard and President Lorbetske sign the Northwoods Partnership agreement. Chancellor Shepard and President Lorbetske told the news media that their agreement will contribute to the economic development of northern Wisconsin. Leaders of both campuses pose for pictures after the Northwoods Partnership agreement is signed. They are, from left, UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard; Jan Thornton, UW-Green Bay associate provost for outreach and adult access; Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske; UW-Green Bay Adult Degree student Julie Holt; Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors; and William Laatsch, UW-Green Bay interim provost-designate and chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. University Communication photos by Scott Hildebrand

UW-Green Bay, Nicolet College form new partnership for adult students

Leaders of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Nicolet College in Rhinelander agreed to form a partnership that will make a bachelor’s degree more accessible to placebound students in northern Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard and Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske signed the Northwoods Partnership agreement Tuesday, May 20 at a ceremony at Nicolet College. Work on the partnership began after UW-Green Bay Adult Degree student Julie Holt of Phelps wrote a letter to UW System President Kevin Reilly, asking for more educational opportunities in northern Wisconsin.

Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors, said residents of northern Wisconsin need new opportunities to pursue a higher education without leaving the area.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard said universities and colleges must do more to meet the educational needs of students where they live.

Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors, left, and Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske listen to UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard describe the need for the Northwoods Partnership.

Chancellor Shepard and President Lorbetske sign the Northwoods Partnership agreement.

Chancellor Shepard and President Lorbetske told the news media that their agreement will contribute to the economic development of northern Wisconsin.

Leaders of both campuses pose for pictures after the Northwoods Partnership agreement is signed. They are, from left, UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard; Jan Thornton, UW-Green Bay associate provost for outreach and adult access; Nicolet College President Adrian Lorbetske; UW-Green Bay Adult Degree student Julie Holt; Robert Martini, president of the Nicolet College Board of Directors; and William Laatsch, UW-Green Bay interim provost-designate and chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program.

University Communication
photos by Scott Hildebrand