BVU, Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Align in Strategic Partnership
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District has signed a Strategic Partnership with Buena Vista University. Through this Strategic Partnership, the school district offers educational benefits to 190 employees.
Buena Vista University (BVU) and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) Community School District have formed a Strategic Partnership to support those who serve students.
This partnership allows employees of EBF, as well as eligible family members of full-time employees, to receive grant funding to lower the overall cost of education while enrolled in classes at BVU’s Storm Lake campus. Additionally, partner grant funding also lowers the cost per credit hour for students enrolled in BVU’s convenient online/hybrid undergraduate programs or the organizational leadership graduate program.
BVU professors and staff are also available for training programs, workshops, and more should officials with EBF seek those services and expertise.
“I earned my Bachelor of Arts in elementary education at BVU’s Storm Lake campus. The minute I stepped on campus I knew I had made a great choice. I had knowledgeable professors and made lifelong friends.”
Cathy Williamson, EBF Community School District Director of Special Services
“We are happy to establish a Strategic Partnership with BVU, as it provides a win-win situation that benefits our community,” says Superintendent Scott Williamson. “This partnership will allow our employees and their family members an opportunity to earn a post-secondary education at a reduced cost.”
The EBF Community School District has nearly 190 employees who serve approximately 1,100 students across Davis, Mahaska, Monroe, and Wapello counties.
“I earned my Bachelor of Arts in elementary education at BVU’s Storm Lake campus. The minute I stepped on campus I knew I had made a great choice. I had knowledgeable professors and made lifelong friends,” says EBF Community School District Director of Special Services Cathy Williamson. “I was able to build on the educational foundation I received at BVU, which led me into my current position. I am thankful for the partnership our school district has with BVU.”
“We are excited to partner with EBF Community School District, where BVU can help make an impact on the employees of EBF, their families, and the community,” says BVU Director of Strategic Partnerships Laura Todd. “Through BVU’s Strategic Partnerships, we aim to provide further access to quality, affordable education that will help strengthen our communities.”
For more information about BVU’s Strategic Partnerships and partner opportunities, please visit the BVU website at bvu.edu/strategic-partnerships or contact Strategic Partnerships at strategicpartnerships@bvu.edu.