Memorandum of Understanding Between State of , Department of Higher Education, by and through the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, for the use and benefit of the Colorado Community College System And Bellevue University

The Colorado Community College System: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, , Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero Junior College, Pikes Peak Community College, , Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State Junior College (“CCCS”) and Bellevue University hereby establish a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to facilitate the transfer of students from CCCS to Bellevue University.

SECTION 1 - PURPOSE 1. This memorandum between Colorado Community College System located at 9101 East Lowry Boulevard, Bldg. 959, Denver, Colorado, 80230, and Bellevue University located at 1000 Galvin Road South, Bellevue, NE 68005, is for the purpose of allowing local students to gain enhanced access to upper division undergraduate programs.

2. This memorandum defines the nature of the relationship and responsibilities between Bellevue University and the Colorado Community College System. The parties mutually understand that this agreement is intended to represent a good faith effort to accommodate the partnership and carry out the parameters defined below. Included by reference into this memorandum are any Exhibits that detail particular requirements or obligations.

SECTION 2 - TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bellevue University prefers that transfer students obtain an Associate’s degree, or approximately 60 credit hours prior to transfer. All applicants not meeting these standards will be referred to the Colorado Community College System campus sites for additional coursework whenever possible. Both institutions will work together to mutually support the needs of their students, and the needs of their respective partner institutions.

2. Students transferring with an Associate’s degree will receive credit for all coursework in their degree program and will enter Bellevue University with junior status. This is applicable for both the traditional Bachelor’s degree program and the accelerated Bachelor’s degree completion program.

3. All transfer students must submit official transcripts to Bellevue University in order to receive their Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation (PTCE). The PTCE will outline credit transfer and provide information on remaining requirements for degree completion.

4. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 30 hours in residence with Bellevue University. On-line courses satisfy residence requirements.

5. Transfer students must meet all catalog requirements for their degree program.

SECTION 3 - OBLIGATIONS OF PARTNER INSTITUTIONS 1. In the event of any agreed upon shared marketing effort, the Colorado Community College System will provide updated logos for the production of co-branded promotional material. The Colorado Community College System reserves the right to review in advance any information including, but not limited to, websites, cobranded web portals, and in-print marketing publications.

2. Local student inquiries in which the student is in need of an associate’s degree or equivalent lower-division credits will be referred to the Colorado Community College System site admissions department for additional coursework completion.

3. Bellevue University will create and maintain a co-branded microsite to provide Colorado Community College System students information relevant to transfer requirements, partnership agreements, and additional information as agreed upon by the partner institution.

4. Annual updates will be provided by Bellevue University to the Colorado Community College System outlining curriculum changes and additions, non-curriculum information updates, and student transfer information relevant to the partner institution.

5. Bellevue University will maintain all transcript records for BU coursework, as well as handle the processing and administration of all Bellevue University student transactions.

SECTION 4- ACCREDITATION 1. Bellevue University and the Colorado Community College System will ensure that they maintain accreditation with the appropriate regional accrediting body and ensure that all operations will be in keeping with accreditation requirements of the two institutions.

2. Institution Profiles and Accreditation a. The Colorado Community College System is governed by a nine-member State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). The Board is unique in the nation, with responsibility for both secondary and post-secondary career and technical education and community college governance. The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) – Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero Junior College, Pikes Peak Community College, Pueblo Community College, Red Rocks Community College, Trinidad State Junior College – are public, two- year colleges accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers academic certificates, Associate’s, Bachelor of Applied Science degrees and a Master Physician Assistant. b. Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission through the U.S. Department of Education. i. Mission: Bellevue University effectively engages students in earning awards and degrees that prepare them to thrive in a connected, competitive world. We provide students with a powerful foundation for personal value creation, instilling the confidence they need to take control of their lives and to be responsible citizens of the global community. We teach the value of a free market, capitalist economic system and the importance of preserving our American heritage of a democratic and free way of life. ii. Bellevue University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE: 1. Master of Business Administration 2. Bachelor of Science in Accounting 3. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration iii. One of 8 universities Worldwide (As of January 2014), to offer a project management bachelor's degree that is accredited by the Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI®).

SECTION 5- SIGNATURES

This MOU shall be effective upon executive signatures below and any necessary state approvals that may be required and shall continue in force and effect until either party requests amendment or termination of said MOU. Amendment shall occur at the mutual agreement of both parties. Termination shall occur upon written notice by either party to the other submitted ninety (90) days prior to the termination date. Bellevue University programs in progress at the time of termination shall be permitted to run to completion for the sake of the student participants.

Dr. Nancy McCallin, President

Colorado Community College System

Signed 6.28.16

Dr. Mary Hawkins, President

Bellevue University

Signed 6.13.16