Friday, March 30, 2012

Snead, Athens Collaborate on Reverse Transfer Program

Snead State Community College and Athens State University have partnered to develop a Reverse Transfer Agreement that benefits students who attend both institutions.

Dr. Robert Glenn, president of Athens State and Dr. Robert Exley, president of Snead State Community College finalized the preparations for the agreement on March 20, 2012.  It became effective upon its signing and will remain in effect unless terminated by either institution.

“This agreement makes for closer ties between our two institutions,” said Dr. Glenn.  “It also helps us meet the overall goal of President Obama’s College Completion Goral which encourages all higher education institutions to increase the number of college graduates.”

The Reverse Transfer Agreement will give students who attended Snead State but transferred to Athens State prior to completing their associate’s degree an opportunity to earn that community college degree. While attending Athens State, university credits can be transferred back to Snead State allowing these students to complete their degree requirements without losing any university credit.  Students are eligible for the program when they have earned at least 15 semester credits at Snead State, have earned at least 3 semester credits at Athens State, and are in good standing at both institutions.
“Today more than ever before, it is important to possess a college degree,” said Dr. Exley.  “I personally believe the more the merrier. But, then I loved being a college student.  I possess AA, BS, MA and PhD degrees.  My dream is that every single student who attends Snead State Community College leave with a Snead degree.  However, the reality is that many transfer without the degree.  This reverse transfer agreement will now make it possible for significantly more Snead alumni to be awarded their Snead degrees even as they complete their Bachelor’s level studies with Athens State University. This is a win-win-win!”

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