Lipscomb, Vol State announce partnership to provide pathway to bachelor’s degree
Kim Chaudoin |
Students at Volunteer State Community College have a new pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree thanks to a new partnership with Lipscomb University’s online program.
Orinthia T. Montague, Vol State Community College president, and Candice McQueen, Lipscomb University president, along with other college representatives announced the new articulation and transfer agreement in a ceremony held at Vol State’s Gallatin campus on Wednesday, Oct. 12.
The articulation and transfer agreement allows students who complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree at Vol State to seamlessly transfer to Lipscomb to earn a bachelor’s degree through its online program.
“Vol State has been a leader in higher education for many years and is a strong partner with Lipscomb University in making an impact in our community. This agreement solidifies that partnership and the pathway it provides for students to continue to pursue their educational goals after they graduate from Vol State,” said President McQueen. “We look forward to this collaboration and in partnering together to make a difference in the lives of students.”
Representatives from Vol State Community College and Lipscomb University gathered for the ceremonial signing.
The agreement defines academic and administrative coordination between both institutions. Students who successfully complete the associate degree offered by Vol State are eligible to receive a 20% tuition discount when they enroll in Lipscomb Online. Lipscomb Online provides a flexible and convenient way for students to continue their studies to earn a bachelor’s degree. Undergraduate programs are offered in business leadership, customer experience, data analytics, entertainment management, hospitality management, integrated studies, organizational communication, psychology, public administration, strategic leadership, supply chain and operations management, technology management and nursing.
Montague said she appreciates the collaboration with Lipscomb and for the way the partnership will benefit students and the community.
Lipscomb President Candice McQueen and Vol State President Orinthia T. Montague sign the partnership agreement on Oct. 12.
“Between Volunteer State Community College and Lipscomb University, we share a passion for our students’ success, and our new partnership demonstrates one more step we’re taking to ensure that success,” said Montague. “We look forward to providing students with exceptional academic opportunities through the assurance of these pathways.”
To qualify for the tuition discount, students must meet the admissions requirements of Lipscomb’s online program, must apply for admission and be accepted by the university. For more information about Lipscomb Online or to apply, visit www.lipscomb.edu/online.
About Vol State Community College
Volunteer State Community College is a public, two-year community college located just north of Nashville, Tennessee. Since 1971, the college has grown to four campus locations in Gallatin, Livingston, Cookeville and Springfield with over 100 programs offered. With over 7,000 students, Vol State is a leading higher education provider for eleven counties in middle Tennessee. For more information or to apply online, visit www.volstate.edu.
President Montague, left, and President McQueen.
About Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a vibrant Christ-centered, liberal arts community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences. With a student body of nearly 5,000 students that represent more than 48 nations and 32 religious preferences, Lipscomb offers more than 200 academic programs in undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs. The institution also includes Lipscomb Academy, a PreK2-12th grade college preparatory school of more than 1,300 students. For more information, visit www.lipscomb.edu.
— Photos by Kristi Jones