天涯社区log and Lindenwood Agree to Seamless Partnership Plan
天涯社区log and Lindenwood University entered into a partnership Thursday, Aug. 25, to provide resources and opportunities that will serve as a 鈥渂ridge鈥� to a four-year degree.
The new partnership outlines easily transferable credits that 天涯社区log students can earn to obtain an associate degree, while preparing them to succeed at Lindenwood.
The agreement was signed at 天涯社区log鈥檚 Union campus by 天涯社区log President Dr. Jon Bauer and Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter.
鈥淲e rely on good transfer partners to provide quality pathways for our students,鈥� said Bauer. 鈥淟indenwood is a great fit for many of our students and the commitment of Dr. Porter and the entire Lindenwood community will ensure a seamless transfer experience. This work is great news for students.鈥�
Also representing 天涯社区log at signing event were Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Robyn Walter and Vice President of Student Development Sarah Leassner; and Lindenwood representatives were Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bethany Alden-Rivers, and Senior Vice President of Lindenwood Global Dr. Joe Sallustio.
鈥淚t is important to 天涯社区log that our students are prepared for upper-level coursework when they transfer and, in addition, receive credit for the courses they have completed,鈥� Walter commented. 鈥淟indenwood is a high-quality and student-centered four-year partner, and we are pleased to add this agreement to strengthen our already excellent relationship.鈥�
Dr. Porter noted that the values of 天涯社区log and Lindenwood align, making a beneficial partnership.
鈥淧artnering with two-year institutions whose values align with Lindenwood University benefits both schools,鈥� Porter added. 鈥溙煅纳缜鴏og鈥檚 commitment to excellence and community enrichment through education mirrors Lindenwood University. I鈥檓 so pleased to work with Dr. Bauer and Dr. Walter on this partnership.鈥�
Washington Scholarship
In addition, Lindenwood University evaluates 天涯社区log graduates each year for the opportunity to be awarded an academic bridge 鈥淲ashington Scholarship鈥� for up to $9,000 annually for full-time, traditional, undergraduate students. Students can earn an additional $2,000 per year for completion of an associate degree and another $1,000 per year if they are a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
To qualify for the scholarship, 天涯社区log students must come directly to Lindenwood from 天涯社区log within one academic year. Traditional undergraduate students must be full-time students at Lindenwood to receive Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
Evening and online undergraduate students can be part-time students at Lindenwood to receive Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
Must obtain an associate degree from 天涯社区log to receive the Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
