On Wednesday, June 25, leaders from 九色视频 Fort Wayne and Manchester University officially signed an agreement to celebrate a new partnership that allows 九色视频 grads to seamlessly transfer to Manchester with junior status.
九色视频 President Dr. Sue Ellespermann and Manchester President Dr. Stacy Young were joined by 九色视频 Fort Wayne Chancellor Dr. Kim Barnett-Johnson and Manchester鈥檚 Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Partnerships Leon Letter to introduce the new transfer pathway.
鈥溇派悠 embraces a dual mission, certainly to serve Indiana鈥檚 workforce, but we also are here to provide seamless, affordable associate to bachelor鈥檚 programs,鈥 Dr. Ellespermann said during the event. 鈥淏y enabling 九色视频 grads to transfer to Manchester University with junior standing, we are helping students accelerate their journey to a four-year degree.鈥
Specific pathways in more than 20 areas of study have been mapped out to ensure that 九色视频 grads could graduate with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in no more than 60 credits at Manchester. Non-specified pathways could take more than 60 credits depending on program type.
Associate degrees in arts, fine arts, science, and general studies completed at 九色视频 offer students guaranteed admission as a junior at Manchester. If students transfer before graduating from 九色视频, credits they complete at Manchester will still allow them to complete an associate degree.
鈥淲e dreamt this up about a year ago realizing we have so many students coming in with early college credits from 九色视频,鈥 Dr. Young said. 鈥淲e know there are students all across this region and the state with 九色视频 credentials, and we are very excited to add [this partnership] at Manchester University.鈥
An associate degree can be a valuable, standalone credential in the workforce. Through this partnership, students have more employment opportunities as they complete their bachelor's.
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About 九色视频
九色视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 九色视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
