New Partnership Expands Access to Affordable Undergraduate and Advanced Degrees
Regis College and Newton Public Schools announce a strategic partnership that will support school employees with unique development programs, employee recruitment through access to Regis graduates, collaboration opportunities with Regis faculty on product development and research, discounted tuition rates, and use of the Regis campus facilities.
"Since its founding, expanding access to higher education has been a core priority for Regis College," said President Antoinette Hays, PhD, RN. "Our strategic partnership with Newton Public Schools will help faculty and staff pursue bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees to enrich their teaching. This collaboration offers Newton Public School employees a flexible, convenient, and supportive pathway to earn college credits and advance their careers through education, all at a discounted rate, while benefiting from mentorship by experienced faculty members."
“We are truly excited about the partnership between Regis College and Newton Public Schools,” said Newton Public Schools Director of Human Resources Joany Santa, EdD. “This collaboration represents a wonderful opportunity for our employees to develop their skills, advance their careers, and gain access to a high-quality education. By supporting our employees in continuous learning, we not only enhance our workforce but also lay a strong foundation for the long-term success of our district. This initiative will create a valuable pathway for parents of our students, as well as paraprofessionals and behavior therapists, by providing essential support along their higher education journey. We believe this partnership will be invaluable to filling critical roles with educators who will be exceptionally prepared. Regis' history of supporting METCO educators in Massachusetts aligns with Newton Public Schools' values and goals. We look forward to enrolling the first cohort groups.”
This agreement outlines a collaboration between Regis and Newton Public Schools offering various educational benefits to school employees and their families. These include discounted tuition for Regis online and hybrid degree programs, a flexible transfer policy for adult degree completion, and customized academic consulting to support professional development and corporate goals. Additional provisions include free course vouchers for preceptors, continued collaboration on clinical placements, and field-based experiences for Regis students during student teaching. Regis may also recruit Newton teachers as adjunct instructors, and both parties will promote the programs through co-branded marketing materials.
Regis creates unique partnerships to provide for the needs of its partners. The partnerships offer staff development opportunities that offer discounted tuition, customized program delivery (some offer on-site classes) and admission to university events. With regard to employee recruitment, the partnerships feature access to Regis graduates, a talent pool of exceptionally prepared and dedicated students in several fields, including health care and education.
Partners have access to facilities on the Regis campus located in Weston on more than 100 acres, offering meeting space, a library, fine arts center with theater, auditorium and gallery, athletic facilities and ample parking. For projects such as product development, partners also have access to Regis’ intellectual capital, including an infrastructure for joint research drawing on faculty renowned in healthcare and allied professions, and opportunities for incubator space and simulation labs.
Depending on the program, Regis partners’ employees and their family members receive tuition discounts of 10 to 25 percent. The discount is eligible for all on-campus, hybrid, onsite and online certificates, and graduate and doctoral degree programs. There is no cost to establish a partnership, but the mutual commitment empowers partner employees to pursue their educational goals through the university’s exemplary academic programs.