JCC partners with North Carolina Wesleyan University to expand student transfer options and employee educational benefits
SMITHFIELD – Johnston Community College (JCC) and North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU) have signed an agreement which expand the educational opportunities of students who graduate with an Associate Degree through the Wesleyan Works program.
The institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge this partnership on JCC’s campus this week.
Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NCWU. Students who earn an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (AATS), Associate of Engineering (AE), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), or Associate of Nursing (ADN) will have generous transfer credit of 75 hours and a clear definition of the courses that are transferrable from JCC to NCWU.
These students will also have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NCWU. Students also have the option to participate in an accelerated Associate to Master’s degree program.
“Transfer programs are critical to our mission here at JCC and are the pathway to an accessible four-year degree for many students,” says JCC President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist.
“We are look forward to the opportunities this partnership opens up for our students and employees.” Lindquist adds.
“North Carolina Wesleyan University has had a long-standing focus on supporting community college students further their education. Because Johnston Community College seeks only the best opportunities to benefit their students and alumni, partnering with them made sense. We both value pathways to support student’s educational journeys that is affordable, practical, and purpose-driven,” says NCWU President Dr. Evan Duff.
“We don’t just pay lip service to walking hand in hand with our students; we genuinely do so in practice,” adds Lisa Cooper, associate vice president of university transfer at JCC.
The agreement also extends discounted tuition to employees of Johnston Community College who would like to pursue an advanced degree.
