(Columbus, Ohio) - As more students than ever turn to community colleges for an affordable education, two leading institutions of higher education in central Ohio are expanding and extending an already successful partnership.

Columbus State Community College (CSCC) and Franklin University will unveil specific details of their newly-expanded 3+1 partnership during a joint news conference on Monday, March 2, 2009.  Dr. Val Moeller, President, CSCC and Dr. David Decker, President, Franklin University, will sign a revitalized agreement to extend their continued partnership.

Franklin University serves more than 11,000 students annually, including more than 2,000 students who hold previous credit from Columbus State.  Through this partnership with Franklin University, Columbus State students now have the option of transferring up to 84 semester hours toward a similar bachelor's degree.  Pathways for all majors can be found at www.franklin.edu/go/cscc

Expanding this partnership is one approach Columbus State and Franklin are taking to remove the barriers to higher education that so many students experience. 

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University is central Ohio's leading and most experienced educator of adult students. Annually, more than 10,000 students attend Franklin, both on campus and online. Franklin offers 19 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs, and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.