Davenport University in Michigan has announced an agreement with the state's Office of Career and Technological Education to accept up to 24 academic credit hours toward a degree at its school. This is so cool on so many levels. First, it reinforces Davenports's brand position of "your career university." Second, it demonstrates the school's understanding of its market and the needs of the people of Michigan. Helping those that start out at a technical college make the transition to a university degree give new meaning to an "opportunity college." Third, Davenport University is showing itself as not only a competitor in the marketplace but one who is not afraid of taking a new tact.
The adage that "insanity is doing the same old thing and expecting different results" has been attributed to many people over the years. However, Davenport is leading the way to extend educational opportunities to those that, up to this point, have been marginalized in the educational process. They are willing to try something new and I am hoping for "different results" for their bold move.
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