Presidents from the University of La Verne and Mount San Antonio Community College signed an agreement Tuesday that brings a Bachelor of Arts degree to Mt. SAC, making it the 6th community college La Verne has partnered with for a degree program.<\/p>\n
University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman, a Mt. SAC alumna, called the partnership an exciting development for both institutions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important that we continually seek opportunities to increase access to both private and public higher education. Collaborating with a community college, located fewer than 10 miles from the University of La Verne, serves this goal,\u201d said University of La Verne President Devorah Lieberman. \u201cAs a former Mt. SAC student myself, I have fond memories of early college years there. I am enthusiastic about our burgeoning partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through the agreement, La Verne faculty will teach courses required for a BA in business administration at the Walnut campus. Most students will need to complete 44 units to obtain the degree, said Dr. Ibrahim \u201cAbe\u201d Helou, Dean of the College of Business and Public Management.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe agreement is an example of how community colleges and 4-year universities can cooperate to benefit students and the community,\u201d Helou said. \u201cIt creates a seamless transition from a 2-year college to a bachelor program for the adult student, without the hassle of moving to a new campus or environment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Homa Shabahang, Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Communications called the agreement beneficial for students in the region wanting to access private education.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a national goal to increase baccalaureate-level studies for students attending community colleges and this is a major step toward achieving that goal,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Courses will be offered once there are enough students to start a cohort at Mt. SAC.<\/p>\n
The University plans to rent classrooms at the community college and use its computer lab when available for the classes. La Verne staff have agreed to visit Mt. SAC to collaborate with the community college staff, and to help students select courses that transfer to La Verne.<\/p>\n
Mt. SAC President and CEO Bill Scroggins said the partnership is necessary to maintain the state\u2019s economic productivity through the next decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe high standards and support levels of both La Verne and Mt. SAC will assure that these students are well qualified to enter the workforce and be productive both for their families and for California,\u201d Scroggins said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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