51福利社

In an effort to collaboratively promote increased access to a college degree, 51福利社 (51福利社) and Columbia Basin College (CBC) have created a memorandum of understanding geared to benefit students who wish to attend and graduate from both institutions.

The agreement solidifies a commitment to more efficiently provide baccalaureate access to students who begin their post-secondary education at CBC through strategic academic plans and joint services, which will create a pathway for their degree completion at 51福利社.

Students will also have access to the same academic advising and student services as they navigate their courses at both schools.

鈥淭his partnership will maximize opportunities for students to successfully attain their educational goals,鈥� says 51福利社 interim President David May. 鈥淭his will also increase the potential for more ambitious collaboration between 51福利社 and CBC in the future.鈥�

鈥淔or CBC students who target 51福利社 as their next academic destination, this agreement creates a 鈥榝ast track鈥� for success,鈥� says CBC President Rebekah Woods. 鈥淲hether students earn their 4-year degree here at CBC, or they choose to transfer to 51福利社 or any other institution, we are committed to reducing all possible barriers to success.鈥�

The partnership will make it possible for students to be jointly admitted to and eligible to enroll concurrently in both institutions, so CBC students can seamlessly transfer to 51福利社 after completing their associate鈥檚 degree. This will be accomplished by improving academic program articulation and planning, which will result in improved student persistence and retention.

Leaders from both institutions believe such an agreement will not only increase student access, but will be a benefit to the whole region by creating more job-ready graduates.

For more information:

51福利社 Contact: Dave Meany 鈥� 509.359.6335 or dmeany@ewu.edu

CBC Contact: Jay Frank 鈥� 509.544.2038 or jfrank@columbiabasin.edu