The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Fox Valley Technical College have signed an articulation agreement that will streamline the path for Fox Valley graduates to earn a bachelor\u2019s degree at 51ÁÔÆæ. The agreement was formally celebrated during a signing event June 17, at the technical college\u2019s campus in Appleton.<\/p>\n
Also participating in the event was the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which signed a similar agreement with Fox Valley. Representing both UW institutions was Tom Gibson, currently chancellor of Stevens Point and incoming chancellor at 51ÁÔÆæ; Fox Valley was represented by its president, Chris Matheny.<\/p>\n
Under the new agreement, all associate degree holders from Fox Valley Technical College are guaranteed admission and seamless transfer of at least 60 credits toward a bachelor\u2019s degree at 51ÁÔÆæ. Students interested in transferring will only need to complete a brief, no-cost intent form, bypassing the traditional, more extensive admissions process.<\/p>\n
This means students could begin their journey at 51ÁÔÆæ already halfway to completing many bachelor\u2019s degrees.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur aim is to build clear pathways that make pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree more accessible,\u201d Gibson said at the event. \u201cThese kinds of educational collaborations are essential for Wisconsin\u2019s economic development through a prepared and skilled workforce. We can all be proud of working together to move Wisconsin\u2019s students forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
This agreement marks the sixth such partnership 51ÁÔÆæ has established with technical colleges across the region. Other partner institutions include Milwaukee Area Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College, Gateway Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.<\/p>\n
These agreements reflect 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s commitment to provide clearly articulated, student-centered transfer options that meet the evolving educational and workforce needs of the state.<\/p>\n
For students, the benefits are clear: a more efficient, cost-effective route to a four-year degree, saving both time and money while maintaining academic momentum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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