ECC Board of Trustees Executive Summary Date: June 30, 2016 Subcommittee: Consent Agenda Agenda Item: Pathways Articulation Agreement for the Transfer of Students from ECC into Bachelor’s Degree Programs at State University of New York Empire State College This item is: For Board's Approval Backup Documentation: Attached to this document Background Information: This articulation agreement establishes procedures for admission of qualified students completing an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at ECC and who meet all admission requirements are able to transfer to SUNY Empire State College by providing for a seamless transition or pathway into appropriate Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees at Empire State College. Reasons for Recommendation: To establish eligibility criteria for ECC students and facilitate access for qualified graduates. Fiscal Implications: Articulation agreements are used to recruit students to complete their first two years at ECC and then transfer to four-year schools. Consequences of Negative Action: NA Steps Following Approval: ECC Transfer Counselors will collaborate with students to ease the transition into a four-year school. Admission and articulation procedures will be followed as stated in the agreement. Contact Information If Any Questions: Richard C. Washousky, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, North Campus Phone: (716) 851-1500 / E-Mail:
[email protected] PATHWAYS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF STUDENTS FROM ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTO THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS AT STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE This Pathways articulation agreement assures that qualified students completing an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree (hereinafter referred to as associate degree) at Erie Community College and who meet all admissions requirements are able to transfer to Empire State College.