RMU Illinois and Harper College Offer Employee Scholarships

Full time employees at Harper College in Palatine have the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at Robert Morris University Illinois (RMU), through a new scholarship program. A Corporate Educational Partnership Agreement between the two institutions provides a 20% discount for undergraduate and graduate tuition for full-time students.

Harper employees who attend as part-time students at RMU will also receive discounts on tuition at both the undergraduate or graduate level.

Robert Morris University offers a master’s degree in Management in Higher Education Administration. This program is of particular interest to individuals employed by colleges and universities. Harper College employees will receive a $1500 per class scholarship for up to 15 classes, provided they begin the program by the September, 2018, start. RMU will also evaluate prior college credit for transferability and possible credit for work experience in undergraduate programs. (Harper employees may take classes at any RMU campus that offers the classes in their program.)

“As a result of this beneficial partnership with RMU, several Harper College employees have been able to realize their educational aspirations and advance their careers,” said Harper College Chief Human Resources Officer Roger Spayer. “Harper values professional development and growth, and the RMU program provides a great opportunity to pursue an advanced degree from a reputable institution at a discounted cost.”

Nicole Cafillio, executive vice president at RMU helped to coordinate the agreement with Harper. “We have always welcomed Harper transfer students at RMU. Offering this tuition scholarship to Harper so that employees may complete or continue their degrees is an added benefit of the partnership with Robert Morris,” she said. “Experiential learning is a keystone of our programs. Harper employees will be able to apply the concepts learned in the classroom and apply them to their work at the College. Playing a significant role in helping to advance the careers of these individuals reaffirms our partnership and close cooperation with Harper.”

The terms and conditions of the program are confirmed in a signed partnership agreement between the two schools. Information and applications are available through the Harper College Department of Human Resources.

Robert Morris University Illinois is a not-for-profit, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.* The University serves students interested in getting an education in business, graphic arts, nursing and health care, culinary and technology at its main campus in Chicago, as well as at locations in Arlington Heights, DuPage, Elgin, Orland Park, Springfield, Peoria, Schaumburg and Lake County. In all communications, please refer to the university by its full name, Robert Morris University Illinois. For more information, call 800-RMC-5960 or visit the web site at www.robertmorris.edu

*Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602, 312-263-0456.