College of Business

An Education Tradition

“It was in me to get an education and teach my people. This idea was deep in my soul”

-  Fannie Jackson Coppin

These words from Coppin State University’s namesake Fannie Jackson Coppin began our legacy of community education of the community and is carried forward by Partners In Education. The center aligns with the Coppin State University mission of "empowering students, promoting community revitalization and strengthening relationships with local, national and global partners" 

Partners in Education exist as an extension of Ernest Boyer’s call for academies to intentionally create answers to economic, social, and civic problems. In alignment with the university priority to improve the holistic development and completion of our students; Partners in Education increases public scholarship within the College of Business by creating and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with local High Schools, regional Community Colleges, and community members as we believe it will enhance outreaching and research and therefore strengthen our brand and reputation as a leader in Higher Education.

Signature Initiatives

We commit to do investing in the community we inhabit. Through the collective work of students, faculty, staff and community partners we will lessen the impact of educational disparities by increasing access to knowledge that supports the building/strengthening of skills in business and entrepreneurship for Baltimore residents and learners. Signature programs include: 

• Eagle Experiences- K-12 Programming
• CLL – Programming that support community lifelong learning
• Educators Institute- Professional development opportunities for educators
• Flight- Programming that support course articulation between community college partner and the College of Business

Partners in Education exist as an extension of Ernest Boyer’s call for academies to intentionally create answers to economic, social, and civic problems.