The Bowling Green State University trustees approved a motion to explore the possibility of merging with Mercy College.
The university and Mercy Health announced their intent to transfer the operations of Mercy College to BGSU earlier this month.
This would also allow the university to explore additional collaborations with Mercy Health, BGSU President Rodney Rogers said.
The transfer is expected to take three to four years to realize.
The resolution gives Rogers and other top university officials the authority to make the decisions to realize the transfer.
“I think this is a wonderful day for the university,” said Daniel Keller, chair of the trustees. Acknowledging the work ahead for university personnel, he added: “The board will be fully supporting of you in your efforts.”
