Signing the agreements via Zoom. Kaskaskia College President George Evans is seated. Back Row (L to R) Kellie Henegar, Dean of Arts and Science; Julie Obermark, Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences; Dr. Ashley Becker, Vice President of Instructional Services; Amy Troutt, Dean of Enrollment Services.
Kaskaskia College and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale have signed 23 new articulation agreements that will ease the transfer process for KC graduates to continue their baccalaureate studies at SIUC. Through this partnership, students complete the first two years of their baccalaureate degree at KC and transfer to SIUC to complete their education. The savings to the student are significant.
The agreements cover several programs: agriculture, business, early childhood education, radiologic technology, culinary arts, and cybersecurity.
KC President George Evans said the agreements reflect the strong partnership between the two institutions. He says they are very pleased to be working side by side with SIU to greatly enhance the opportunities for KC students. Evans says its agreements like these that provide stronger and more affordable learning avenues for the students in the KC district.
Evans also credited the faculty of both institutions for working together to make these agreements possible.
SIUC Chancellor Austin A. Lane echoed President Evans’ comments. He says this newest articulation agreement continues to cement their strong partnership with Kaskaskia College. Lane notes there are now nearly 50 agreements with Kaskaskia College that work to ensure students receive everything necessary for a seamless transition in continuing toward their educational goals. Lane says with 635 agreements involving more than 70 institutions, SIU Carbondale continues to pave the way for students to find their passion and achieve success.
