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MILLIGAN COLLEGE, TN (April 18, 2012) — Community college students who want to complete a bachelor’s degree now have more choices. The Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) recently announced that Milligan College is one of 15 member institutions that have agreed to accept transfer students who follow the Pathways developed by the State for Tennessee community college graduates to transfer to Tennessee’s four-year universities.
“The Pathways program is a natural fit for us because it is another way we can open doors for community college students to complete a bachelor’s degree at a private liberal arts college,” said Milligan President Dr. Bill Greer.
Although TICUA member institutions have always welcomed transfer students, this move clearly demonstrates the commitment of TICUA member institutions to provide opportunities for all students. In the coming months, TICUA anticipates additional members also will begin accepting the Pathways.
While not all Pathways are available at each partnering institution, the addition of Pathways at private, non-profit colleges and universities increases choices for community college graduates. Together the 15 private, non-profit colleges will offer 41 of Tennessee’s 50 Pathways.
In the fall of 2011, more than 1,200 students transferred to TICUA institutions from a Tennessee community college. The acceptance of the state’s Pathways and creation of unique Pathways will increase the number of community college students who find that Tennessee’s private colleges and universities are a good fit for them to complete a bachelor’s degree.
TICUA President Dr. Claude O. Pressnell Jr. indicated that accepting the Pathways is a part of the nature of private colleges.
“TICUA member institutions are a vibrant part of Tennessee’s higher education community,” Pressnell said. “Public and private, non-profit colleges and universities will need to continue to work together to reach Tennessee’s goals of an educated citizenry.”
Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor John Morgan said, “We are pleased that these private colleges have joined this important program to meet the demands of our students across the state. The Transfer Pathways program helps students achieve their goals with guaranteed credit transfers. The more institutions that participate, the more options are available for students to succeed in reaching their educational goals.”
In support of the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010, every student entering a community college in Tennessee can select one of 50 majors with accompanying transfer pathways, complete required courses, earn an associate’s degree and transition seamlessly as a junior at a Tennessee public university.
For more information about Tennessee Transfer Pathways, visit www.tntransferpathway.org. To learn more about Milligan, visit www.milligan.edu.