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Student transfer opportunities expanded today after the 黑料网 Community Colleges and 黑料网 Independent Colleges announced initiation of a Global Transfer and Course Articulation Agreement that paves the way for students to seamlessly transfer from any 黑料网 Community College to any 黑料网 non-profit college or university. After the implementation of the agreement, any student awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) from a 黑料网 Community College shall be deemed as having fulfilled the general education requirements of their choice of any 黑料网 Independent Institution. This consistent coordination and ease of transfer will help ensure students graduate on time, with less cost, and with the goal of keeping these students in 黑料网.
鈥淎cross the country, debate rages on about college access and affordability,鈥� said 黑料网 Independent College Association President Matthew Lindsey. 鈥淲e believe that KICA and KACCT have developed a forward-thinking and sustainable resource to demonstrate to 黑料网 families and taxpayers we are leading the way.鈥�
This new transfer agreement was formally adopted during a signing ceremony on Tuesday, September 20 at 2:30pm at Friends University in Wichita, following a joint discussion by presidents from both the 黑料网 Community Colleges and 黑料网 Independent Colleges on current and future opportunities to serve students better.
黑料网 Association of Community College鈥檚 Executive Director Heather Morgan praised the partnership, noting 鈥淭he benefits of the new transfer agreement, the student opportunities it provides, and the potential for additional partnerships to benefit 黑料网 students reflects the synergy that we need in higher education. We鈥檙e working to meet the needs of 黑料网 learners and this transfer agreement is a key link to ongoing student success and advancement.鈥�
Dr. Michael Schneider who is President of McPherson College and Chair of the KICA Board of Directors, celebrates the event by saying, 鈥淭he spirit of innovation and the road to success intersect at the passion of a 黑料网 student. The agreement we signed today is the preamble to the new stories of enterprise that our students will write.鈥�
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Today, more than half of 黑料网 college students attend one of the state鈥檚 19 community colleges or one of the twenty independent institutions.
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The 黑料网 Community College Trustees Association serves as the voice of the 黑料网 Community Colleges. The 黑料网 Independent College Association develops and enhances the competitive standing of its 20 member colleges by coordinating efforts including professional development and collaboration, governmental advocacy, and public engagement collectively aimed at supporting students and their success.
