Bellingham Technical College and City University to Sign Articulation Agreement to Provide Advanced Degree Opportunities.Business Editors/Education Writers BELLEVUE Bellevue (bĕl`vy  ).1 City (1990 pop. 30,982), Sarpy co., E Nebr., a suburb of Omaha, on the Missouri River; inc. 1855. , Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 Bellingham Technical College (BTC BTC Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (crude oil pipeline) BTC Belgische Technische Coöperatie (Dutch: Belgian Technical Cooperation) BTC Berlinale Talent Campus BTC Business Travel Coalition ) and City University have agreed to build a partnership to offer the necessary courses for BTC students to attain a four-year degree. City University will provide students the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in Business Administration. The partnership will be commemorated at a ceremonial signing event on April 15, 2004, at BTC, at 11:30 a.m. in Building G, Conference Room A. BTC is located at 3028 Lindbergh Avenue in Bellingham. City University will be providing both the coursework coursework Noun work done by a student and assessed as part of an educational course Noun 1. coursework - work assigned to and done by a student during a course of study; usually it is evaluated as part of the student's for the B.S. program and the seamless transfer of up to 90 lower-division credits to BTC graduates. BTC graduates participating in City University Bachelor Completion programs on the BTC campus will pay as little as $100 per credit. Assuming continuous full-time enrollment, students could graduate in just nine quarters. "While many of our graduates begin their careers with associate degrees, after getting solid work experience, they find that even more doors will open for them if they get additional education," noted BTC President Gerald Pumphrey. "In response to this growing need, Bellingham Technical College is very excited to announce this new partnership with City University." "City University delivers its curriculum through a practitioner-based faculty providing the student with knowledge that may be instantly applied to their real-world situation," added City University President Dr. Steven Stargardter. "We believe this approach will further prepare the BTC graduate for his or her next opportunity." This collaborative agreement will be governed gov·ern v. gov·erned, gov·ern·ing, gov·erns v.tr. 1. To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; exercise sovereign authority in. 2. by an advisory committee, which will include senior administrators from each institution as well as leaders from the Bellingham community. Classes will begin Fall Quarter 2004. About City University Founded in 1973, City University is a private, not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. university with a mission of making education accessible to all with a desire to learn. Students at City University choose from a wide range of accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. and affordable graduate, undergraduate, and associate degree and certificate programs from the three schools within the University: the Gordon Albright School of Education, the School for Human Services and Applied Behavioral Science behavioral science n. A scientific discipline, such as sociology, anthropology, or psychology, in which the actions and reactions of humans and animals are studied through observational and experimental methods. and the School of Business and Management. City University offers programs through City University OnLine as well as day, evening, and weekend classes. City University serves more than 15,000 students worldwide, at locations in Washington State, Canada, Eastern Europe Eastern Europe The countries of eastern Europe, especially those that were allied with the USSR in the Warsaw Pact, which was established in 1955 and dissolved in 1991. and China. For more information, visit www.cityu.edu or call 1-888-42-CITY U. About Bellingham Technical College Bellingham Technical College is an accredited public two-year college that offers a wide variety of courses and professional technical programs resulting in Certificates and Associate Degrees. Courses and programs are offered in allied health, business, trades, and technical areas. With fifty years of history, the College strives to be a recognized leader in providing innovative and effective technical education, creating options for career success and developing a competitive workforce. BTC is committed to collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. and partnerships in order to provide students success, contribute to a sustainable regional economy, and create mutual value for students, the College and the community. For more information visit www.btc.ctc.edu or call 360-738-0221. |
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