ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY - The Arts Council of Rockland is proud to announce its participation in the St. Thomas Aquinas College Educational Partnership Program (EPP), creating new educational opportunities and valuable membership benefits for the Rockland County creative community.
Through this partnership, ACOR members are eligible to receive a 20% tuition discount on undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs at St. Thomas Aquinas College. The program supports ACOR’s ongoing commitment to professional development, lifelong learning, and expanding opportunities for artists, creatives, and arts professionals throughout the region.
Known for its student-centered approach and commitment to accessible, career-focused education, St. Thomas Aquinas College offers more than 100 undergraduate programs across the Schools of Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM, as well as flexible graduate programs in Business, Education, Exercise Science, and Public Administration. STAC’s investment in programs like the Educational Partnership Program demonstrates the College’s strong commitment to supporting the local community and making higher education more accessible and attainable for individuals seeking personal and professional growth.
“St. Thomas Aquinas College is proud to partner with the Arts Council of Rockland in support of the region’s vibrant creative community,” said Ken Daly, President of St. Thomas Aquinas College. “As a College rooted in the liberal arts, we know firsthand the essential role the arts play in shaping education, strengthening communities, and inspiring innovation. Through our Education Partnership Program, we are excited to help make higher education more accessible for ACOR members as they pursue personal growth, professional advancement, and new opportunities to expand their impact throughout Rockland County and beyond.”
“We are thrilled to participate in this program and partner with St. Thomas Aquinas College,” said Dorothy Atzl, Executive Director, Arts Council of Rockland. “This partnership reflects ACOR’s dedication to supporting the growth and success of our members by connecting them with meaningful educational opportunities that can help advance their careers, creative practices, and futures. We are especially grateful to work with an institution like STAC that values community engagement and actively invests in creating opportunities that benefit the people of Rockland County.”
The Educational Partnership Program adds to the growing list of benefits available to ACOR members while strengthening connections between the arts, education, and the broader Rockland County community.
For more information about ACOR membership and STAC degree programs please visit Arts Council of Rockland or St. Thomas Aquinas College.