CCCCD to Link Up With Texas Tech: Partnership Helps Students Transfer More Easily, Save Money
Posted on: Thursday, 18 May 2006, 12:04 CDT
By Mike Jackson, The Dallas Morning News
May 18--PLANO -- Collin County's community college signed an agreement Wednesday that would make it easier for students to transfer to Texas Tech University.
Texas Tech joined five other universities that have similar partnerships with Collin County Community College District. The 6-year-old program is designed for community college students who intend to take the necessary courses to transfer to a four-year university.
"We have a very good record of successful community college students coming to Texas Tech," said Tech president Jon Whitmore. "The plan meshes perfectly with the vision for our future."
The agreement allows students to be enrolled at the community college and universities at the same time. After taking prescribed courses and maintaining good grades, students would automatically move on as juniors at the four-year schools.
The program includes Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M University at Commerce, Texas Woman's University, the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at Dallas.
There are about 500 students in the program this year.
The universities benefit, officials said, from the flow of older students to their campuses. The community college benefits by attracting students looking for a cheaper option for school.
Students can save thousands in tuition for two years. At Tech, for instance, students pay $6,452 in tuition and fees for a full year, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Collin's students pay $1,174 in tuition and fees.
Students also get perks offered at the universities. For instance, they have access to university advisers, libraries and campus events. Transfer application fees are waived.
The community college students, however, don't get to experience the traditional, four-year university with its dorm life, football games and wide array of campus activities.
Collin County Community College District started its concurrent enrollment program in August 2000 with UNT. UTD joined later in 2000, and SMU started in 2002. TWU signed an agreement with the college in 2003. Texas A&M's Commerce campus got aboard in 2004.
Cary Israel, president of the district, said the plan helps shorten the time it takes to graduate with a four-year degree.
"One of the key issues facing students and parents in higher education today is affordability," Dr. Israel said. "How long it takes to graduate affects the cost of a college education. We believe it is very important to obtain an undergraduate degree in four years rather than the national average of 5.2 years."
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