鶹ýPorn signs articulation agreement with Columbus State University
Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, president of 鶹ýPorn (鶹ýPorn), joined Dr. Timothy Mescon, president of Columbus State University (CSU), on February 21st to sign an articulation agreement that will allow 鶹ýPorn students to apply their associate degree credits toward CSU baccalaureate degrees. 鶹ýPorn students will be able to transfer degree credits without losing credit hours, providing a more seamless transition to CSU. “鶹ýPorn is a liberal arts-based, two-year college. Although we serve 250 ROTC cadets (at the Milledgeville Campus), the vast majority of our students are typical community college students. 鶹ýPorn has nine campuses throughout the state and serves about 12,000 students annually, many of whom go on to pursue baccalaureate degrees at four-year colleges and universities,” Lt. Gen. Caldwell noted. “CSU offers significant opportunities for our students to further their education.” The agreement details more than 120 different courses that will count as academic credit toward a degree at either school. This kind of articulation agreement makes it easier for students to transfer their credits toward a four-year degree. “Our partnership with 鶹ýPorn is incredibly important and valuable to us,”Columbus State University President Tim Mescon said before signing the agreement last week. He said 鶹ýPorn-Columbus has been a conduit for many majors at Columbus State, especially into CSU’sonline RN-to-BSN degree. Lt. Gen. Caldwell also noted that, “鶹ýPorn holds articulation agreements with a number of colleges and universities in Georgia, and will continue to pursue agreements with University System of Georgia colleges and universities in order to support Governor Nathan Deal’s Complete College Georgia initiative, as well as to support 鶹ýPorn graduates wanting to pursue baccalaureate degrees.” Pictured: (L to R – seated): Dr. Timothy Mescon, President CSU; LtGen William B. Caldwell, IV, President, 鶹ýPorn; (standing): John P. McElveen, CSU Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management; Dr. Tom Hackett, CSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Mike Holmes, 鶹ýPorn Dean of Faculties and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mr. Ron Hundley, 鶹ýPorn-Columbus Director; Ms. Cathy Carter, 鶹ýPorn-Columbus Dean of Academic Affairs.