Siena Heights University and the Alliance Catholic Credit Union have announced a business partnership that will offer discounted tuition degree completion options and other educational opportunities to ACCU employees. 

“The Alliance Catholic Credit Union and Siena Heights University have had an outstanding relationship, and we are excited to finalize this business partnership that will offer educational opportunities to ACCU,” said SHU President Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD. “We look forward to continuing this productive relationship that will ultimately benefit ACCU employees and their families.” 

Under the partnership agreement, ACCU employees will receive a tuition discount and will receive personalized advising and student success and career counseling from SHU Global, which houses the university’s graduate and professional studies programs. 

“We are excited to further our relationship with Siena Heights University and offer our employees and their families this amazing opportunity to further their education,” said Rob Grech, President/CEO of Alliance Catholic Credit Union. “With their outstanding academic reputation and nationally recognized online learning program, Siena Heights gives our team great options to pursue a high-quality degree.” 

SHU Global offers bachelor’s degrees in Applied Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Community and Human Services, Multidisciplinary Studies, Professional Communication and RN to BSN, with master’s degrees available in Business Administration, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Health Care Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, Nursing and Organizational Leadership and Teacher Education. 

For the fifth consecutive year, SHU’s undergraduate Online Learning Program was ranked as the best in Michigan among all institutions by the U.S. News and World Report. Siena Heights also was ranked nationally for the eighth consecutive year, finishing tied for 34th among all public and private institutions.  

Siena Heights was also ranked first nationally in online faculty training and credentials and fifth in student engagement by the U.S. News and World Report. 

“We are proud of our nationally recognized Online Program,” said Dean of SHU Graduate and Professional Studies Dr. Cheri Betz. “SHU Global’s programs are designed to meet the needs of adult students seeking to advance their careers by acquiring new skills and abilities needed for today’s workforce.” 

SHU Global may accept up to 90 college credits toward a bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited institutions. Credit is also awarded for military and workforce training, professional licenses and certifications. 

Accelerated classes are offered every seven weeks online, and Siena Heights offers open enrollment. There are also blended classes available at SHU Global’s degree completion centers in Michigan. 

“We invite ACCU employees to learn about all the educational opportunities SHU Global is ready to provide with this partnership,” Dr. Betz said.  

For more information, visit start.sienaheights.edu