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K-State at Salina Signs 2 + 2 Agreement with Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City
April 2, 2008
Kansas State University at Salina and Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Mo., have signed a 2 + 2 agreement that allows students to complete an associate degree program at the community college and transfer credits to complete a bachelor's degree through K-State distance education.
The new agreement, signed by K-State and Metropolitan Community College representatives March 11, includes the veterinary technology associate's degree at Metropolitan and a technology management bachelor's degree at K-State.
“We are very pleased to sign this agreement with Metropolitan Community College as a part of our continuing effort to establish partnerships that will enhance the services that both the community college and K-State are able to provide to students,
” said Dave Stewart, K-State assistant dean of continuing education.
K-State representatives at the signing included Dennis Kuhlman, dean of K-State at Salina; Sue Maes, interim dean of continuing education; Betty Stevens, associate dean of continuing education; Don Von Bergen, head of the department of arts, sciences and business; and Jennifer Pfortmiller, continuing education coordinator.
Metropolitan Community College representatives included Fran Padow, director of educational services; Chris Morrow, veterinary technology coordinator; and Jim Tjaden, science department chair.
A complete listing of K-State's 2 + 2 partnerships and opportunities is available online at: http://www.dce.k-state.edu/affiliations/2+2/ or by contacting 1-800-622-2578 or informationdce@k-state.edu
- Source: Melinda Sinn, 785-532-5888, sinnpio@k-state.edu
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- News release prepared by: Bethany Fief, 785-532-5888, bethanyf@k-state.edu
- K-State Media Relations
