The presidents of Carleton University and Algonquin College and their leadership teams today signed a memorandum of understanding that will benefit students by strengthening pathways between the university and college.
The Transfer Credit Agreement outlines new areas of partnership between the two schools and fosters increased collaboration in program delivery, credit transfer, applied research and entrepreneurship.
The three-year agreement will:
- Seek opportunities to develop new collaborative degree or other program offerings that will mutually benefit the respective institutions and their students.
- Expand and, where possible, improve on student credit transfer pathways.
- Seek opportunities for students to collaborate in applied research or entrepreneurship.
Facts:
- Twenty-eight new transfer credit agreements will make it easier for more Algonquin students to attend Carleton.
- The focus is on ensuring students receive credit for what they’ve learned and don’t have to repeat it.
- The new agreements include one to the Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting (direct entry to third year) and 27 agreements to Carleton BA programs from various Algonquin disciplines, including Museum Studies, Broadcasting – Television, Community and Justice Services, and many others.
Quotes:
“This agreement provides a collaborative model supporting our students in achieving their individual goals while serving the Province of Ontario.” Carleton President Roseann O’Reilly Runte
“We know student mobility is important to the Ontario government, and it is important to us at Algonquin College. We are excited by this opportunity to work together and provide more education options to students in our region.” Algonquin President Cheryl Jensen
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