Siena Heights University and Michigan State Police have announced a business partnership that will offer degree completion and other educational opportunities to Michigan State Police employees.

“Siena Heights University has more than 40 years of experience educating working students,” said SHU President Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD. “We are thrilled to partner with Michigan State Police and look forward to a long and productive relationship that will ultimately benefit their employees.”  

Under the partnership agreement, qualified Michigan State Police employees will receive a tuition discount and will receive personalized advising and student success and career counseling from Siena Heights.

Dr. Juli Liebler, Ph.D., Deputy Bureau Director Professional Development Bureau of The Michigan State Police said, “Career-long learning has never been more important than in today’s policing environment, and we’re pleased to offer this advanced education opportunity to our employees.”

SHU 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 sixth consecutive year, SHU’s 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 ninth consecutive year and finished tied for 35^th among all public and private institutions.

“We are proud of our nationally recognized Online Program,” said SHU Executive Vice President of Administration and Innovation, Dr. Cheri Betz. “Our programs are designed to meet the needs of working students seeking to advance their careers by acquiring new skills and abilities needed for today’s workforce.”

Siena Heights 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, and Siena Heights offers open enrollment. There are also blended classes available at SHU’s degree completion centers in Michigan.

“We invite Michigan State Police employees to learn about all the educational opportunities Siena Heights University is ready to provide with this partnership,” Dr. Betz said. 

For more information, visit start.sienaheights.edu/partnership.