Mercer University Partners with Technical College System of Georgia to Create Health Care Pathways

Mercer University and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) have announced a new partnership aimed at facilitating the transition of TCSG graduates into high-demand health care fields. The collaboration includes mapping transfer equivalencies to Mercer’s health science programs, enabling TCSG students to see how their courses will transfer to Mercer.

“By mapping the transfer equivalencies to Mercer’s health science programs, TCSG students will be able to see how their courses will transfer to Mercer,” said Mercer Vice Provost Dr. Kelly Reffitt. “This added transparency will help students maximize their earned academic credits as they complete their education in preparation to enter a health-related career.”

The tailored pathways will help students from each TCSG system college to bring as many credits as possible to Mercer’s health care programs. “Mercer and TCSG for nearly two decades have partnered to create pathways for TCSG students to achieve their educational and career goals,” said Mercer Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management Theo Anderson. “This agreement, in particular, will allow graduates of TCSG programs the opportunity to build on their strong academic foundation and advance into high-demand health career fields while meeting the growing need for talented and capable health career professionals.”

The partnership was formally celebrated at a signing ceremony on Mercer’s Macon campus on August 8, 2024. Attendees included Mercer President William D. Underwood, Executive Vice President Dr. Penny L. Elkins, and several other university officials, as well as TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, Chief of Staff Mark Peevy, and other key figures from TCSG.

“Today’s signing between TCSG and Mercer University represents our commitment to providing seamless educational pathways for our students,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “This partnership ensures that our students can transition smoothly into higher degree programs at Mercer, expanding their opportunities and empowering them to meet the growing demands of the health care industry in Georgia. Together, we are creating a brighter future for our students and the communities they will serve.”