Statement on Reciprocity

Mercer University is a member of a consortium of colleges and universities called the Association of New American Colleges and is a Baptist-affiliated collegiate institution. As a result of these affiliations, the institution has agreed to cooperate with these universities in an effort to offer their students the services of the combined institutions. These activities include grants, overseas exchanges, student exchange, and professional development opportunities for faculty members. The Tift College of Education, from time to time, will receive requests from associated colleges, other Baptist-affiliated institutions, or other Georgia colleges/universities for services such as supervising student teaching. These requests must be directed to the Director of Field Placement for consideration and for approval. Any reciprocity agreement also implies that Mercer University has a certain amount of flexibility for its students at other institutions as well. A reciprocity fee of $600 is assessed and must be assumed by the student requesting a reciprocity placement.

Mercer University students who seek reciprocity placements at other institutions for student teaching must have the approval of their advisor prior to applying for a reciprocity placement. Further information regarding reciprocity placements is available from the Office of Field Placement. Students selecting such placements should be aware that the host college/university will charge a fee for such placements.