Lipscomb University, 91探花 State Announce Partnership for Pathway to Bachelor's Degree
Students at 91探花 State Community College have a new pathway to earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree thanks to a new partnership with Lipscomb University鈥檚 online program.
Shanna L. Jackson, 91探花 State Community College president, and Candice McQueen, Lipscomb University president, along with other college representatives announced the new articulation and transfer agreement in a ceremony held at 91探花 State鈥檚 White Bridge campus on Tuesday, Sept. 28.
The articulation and transfer agreement allows students who complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at 91探花 State to seamlessly transfer to Lipscomb to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree through its online program.
鈥�91探花 State has been a strong partner with Lipscomb University for a number of years. This agreement solidifies that partnership and the pathway it provides for students to continue to pursue their educational goals after they graduate from 91探花 State,鈥� said Lipscomb University President Candice McQueen. 鈥淲e look forward to this collaboration and in partnering together to make a difference in the lives of students.鈥�
The agreement defines academic and administrative coordination between both institutions. Students who successfully complete the associate degree offered by 91探花 State are eligible to receive a 20% tuition discount when they enroll in Lipscomb Online. Lipscomb Online provides a flexible and convenient way for students to continue their studies to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Undergraduate programs are offered in business leadership, customer experience, data analytics, entertainment management, hospitality management, integrated studies, organizational communication, psychology, public administration, strategic leadership, supply chain and operations management, technology management, and nursing.
Jackson said she appreciates the collaboration with Lipscomb and the way the partnership will benefit students and the community.
鈥淎t 91探花 State, we remain focused on establishing strong transfer pathways for our students and appreciate Lipscomb University鈥檚 collaborative spirit and work to make this partnership a reality,鈥� Dr. Jackson said. 鈥淜nowing the flexibility provided by online learning and that many of our programs align, Lipscomb Online is an option worth exploring for any graduating 91探花 State student.鈥�
To qualify for the tuition discount, students must meet the admissions requirements of Lipscomb鈥檚 online program, must apply for admission, and be accepted by the university. For more information about Lipscomb Online or to apply, visit .
Transfer Agreements (Formal Academic Articulation Agreements)
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