LOGAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College (SWVCTC) on Monday signed an affiliation agreement with Marshall University, creating new opportunities for students seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College President, Dr. Pamela L. Alderman was joined on Monday at Southern’s Logan Campus by Marshall University President, Brad D. Smith to sign the agreement.
The affiliation agreement, it is said, will facilitate a seamless transition for students of Southern who are seeking to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Marshall University.
“This affiliation is more than just a partnership – it’s a promise to our students,” said Alderman. “We are working together to provide them with every opportunity to succeed. Whether they are seeking to enter the workforce immediately or to continue their education at Marshall, we are ensuring that they have the support, resources, and opportunities to achieve their dreams.”
The BAS degree program offers students the opportunity to cultivate skill sets to benefit them in an array of employment sectors and can be completed online, in-person, or in a hybrid learning scenario. The affiliation agreement seeks to ensure that SWVCTC graduates are equipped to thrive in the professional world, as well as in an educational environment should they choose to continue their studies.
“This was not a random or spontaneous reaction to update an existing transfer agreement. Instead, this partnership is the result of months of work guided by principles of collaboration, transparency, and opportunity,” said SWVCTC professor and accreditation liaison officer, Bill Alderman. “This agreement is the result of continual improvement of the document over the past few months. It unlocks new possibilities with streamlined coordination between Southern and Marshall.
Additional information regarding the affiliation agreement and BAS degree program can be found at the Southern West Virginia Community & Technical College website.
