Administrators from North Georgia Technical College and the University of North Georgia sign an articulation agreement during a meeting at NGTC’s Clarkesville campus. Pictured are (l-r): Mindy Glander, NGTC vice president of academic affairs; Dr. Mark Ivester, NGTC president; Dr. Bonita Jacobs, UNG president; Dr. Mike Rogers, UNG assistant vice president of academic affairs; and Dr. Chaudron Gille, UNG provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) and the University of North Georgia (UNG) just made it easier for technical college students to pursue their bachelor’s degrees. Administrators from the two schools recently signed a new articulation agreement that allows students to transfer additional credit courses between the institutions.
Breaking down barriers
Under the new Complete College Georgia Articulation Agreement, NGTC students may complete an Associate of Science degree and, upon graduation, enroll at UNG to pursue a bachelor’s degree with all required classes transferring.
“We have enjoyed a productive partnership with the University of North Georgia over the past several years,” says NGTC’s Vice President of Academic Affairs Mindy Glander. “These agreements break down barriers and build stackable credentials for students.”
Currently, many core classes are accepted within the University System of Georgia, and this new agreement adds 13 courses to the list of general education classes that easily transfer. Some of the additional classes include accounting, business, information technology, computer science, and criminal justice.
NGTC President Dr. Mark Ivester says the agreement is in the best interest of NGTC students.
“Our primary mission continues to be workforce development,” Dr. Ivester says. “However, many of our students realize a desire for an extended academic experience. This agreement will provide these students that opportunity with UNG.”
“This partnership allows us to work together to meet students’ needs by providing a pathway to continue their education from the associate level to the baccalaureate level while minimizing the duplication of credits,” explains UNG’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Chaudron Gille
Dr. Michael Rogers, assistant vice president of academic affairs at UNG, describes the articulation as a clear road map for both the faculty and students who are interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree at UNG.
“This agreement will help academic advisers,” Rogers says. “They can see the course requirements and advise the students better, making the transition even smoother.”
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