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December 2011

Transfer Partner Data Profiles Now Online

The Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation (CCTA) has added a web feature that displays a variety of transfer student data for each of Maricopa’s partnering four-year colleges and universities. This tool offers users a clear picture of the educational path students take when they transfer from Maricopa to a partnering institution.

Student demographic information displayed includes gender, ethnicity, number of credits transferred, primary MCCCD college(s) attended, and academic major. The profiles also display the number of total undergraduates and new transfers with 12-or-more Maricopa transfer credits, as well as bachelor’s degrees conferred to former MCCCD students. The data reflects the 2009-10 and 2010-11 academic years, and includes a trends page which will be extended in upcoming years.

Data from Arizona’s public universities are taken from the ASSIST (Arizona State System for Information on Student Transfer) Data Warehouse. Data from Maricopa’s private and out-of-state transfer partners is self-reported.

To view, click on the following link: Transfer Student Data

Online Degree completion options at Arizona State University (ASU)

One of the most convenient ways to finish your bachelor’s degree, while balancing family obligations and work, is to take courses online. At ASU, learning online is effective, flexible and smart. Every program delivered online is developed by the same excellent faculty who teach on our campuses, and is designed to engage students and professors in meaningful ways.  ASU students who learn online connect with the full university experience including access to the latest learning technologies, 24/7 research assistance, tech help, and academic advising.  For information about online undergraduate degree programs, visit:  http://asuonline.asu.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate

One of ASU’s most flexible options for adult degree completion is the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) in Organizational Studies.  This degree program accepts up to 75 credits in transfer when a student has completed their Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) with the Maricopa Colleges.  The remaining 45 credits can be completed entirely online, making this an ideal option for busy adults whose class schedules might be difficult to accommodate. The emphasis in Organizational Studies prepares students for the dynamics of contemporary organizations.  Students will gain valuable knowledge about management styles, communication strategies, technologies, diversity, ethics, and politics.  For more information, visit: http://sls.asu.edu/bis/org_studies.html

Northern Arizona University (NAU) awarded for innovative degree pathways 

Brenda Sutton, associate dean, NAU-Extended Campuses, left, accepts the 2011 Pathways to Postsecondary Education Award presented by Rich Crandall, chair of the Senate Higher Education Committee.

Northern Arizona University’s 2NAU joint admission program with community colleges has won a statewide award for helping students earn college degrees.

The Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN), a program of the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, presented a 2011 Pathways to Postsecondary Education Award to NAU during a Nov. 18 ceremony held in Tempe.  

“Our 2NAU partnerships encourage community college students to complete both their associate’s and bachelor’s degrees,” said Brenda Sutton, associate dean, NAU-Extended Campuses. “The program emphasizes the importance of earning a bachelor’s degree in order to be competitive in the workforce.”

2NAU students are jointly admitted to a community college and NAU. Students receive intensive guidance from both institutions in exploring and preparing for career options while completing their community college curriculum. Students save money by completing their first two years at the community college tuition rate. (Continued...)

UMUC Honors 280 Community College Scholarship Recipients

University of Maryland University College (UMUC) honored hundreds of scholarship recipients in November at its annual Community College Scholars dinner. Each year, UMUC awards transfer scholarships to exemplary graduates of alliance community colleges. For the 2011–12 school year, 280 students from community colleges across the country received scholarships, worth up to $3,300 per year. The university awards more than $1 million in scholarships annually through its Community College Transfer Scholarship program. (Continued...)

Why DeVry University? 

When you’ve completed your associate degree, you will have many great options ahead of you, and one is DeVry University. We work with community college students to make sure qualifying credits transfer seamlessly and that you have everything you need, including:

• Access to required courses
• Financial aid
• Lifetime Career Services for all graduates

With a bachelor’s degree in a growing career field like Business Management, Information Systems or Healthcare Technology, you can be one step closer to your dream career.  We have three Phoenix area locations in Glendale, Mesa and Phoenix. (Continued...)

At Northcentral University, Your Next Step Forward is Just a Click Away 

Northcentral University is proud to be a university partner of MCCCD, and we welcome the dedicated students, faculty and employees of one of the largest providers of higher education in the country. We share your passion for learning – and our distinctive, online course offerings provide tremendous opportunities for disciplined individuals who are looking for new job prospects, advanced degrees, and lifelong learning experiences. (Continued...)

MCCCD and Grand Canyon University are pleased to announce a new educational partnership!

The new partnership offers Grand Canyon University scholarship opportunities for faculty, both full time and adjunct, staff members, and adult learners that have graduated with an associate’s degree from one of the Maricopa Community Colleges.

The scholarship is a 10% reduction in the cost per credit hour and applies to all bachelor, master and doctoral degrees offered through one of GCU’s evening programs, or online. This scholarship does not apply to our traditional campus-based degree programs since other scholarship opportunities are available for these students. In addition, the Ken Blanchard Executive MBA is not included in this scholarship since a unique scholarship is available for this program. For more information, please visit the MCCCD partner website.

You’ve Come This Far...Now Go Even Further. The Kaplan University Bridge Scholarship Was Created For You

If you’ve earned your associate’s degree, or if your graduation day is drawing near, you have reached an important milestone in your life. Kaplan University acknowledges this achievement and is providing a path for you to continue toward your next milestone – earning a bachelor’s degree. Because of our relationship with your school, you may be eligible for an exciting new scholarship opportunity: the Kaplan University Bridge Scholarship. If eligible, pursue a bachelor’s degree online at Kaplan University while enjoying reduced tuition costs. It’s just part of our plan to help you succeed. Click here to learn more about the scholarship program or call 866.582.9512 (Toll Free) to speak with an Admissions Advisor. 

Mesa Community College Mortuary Science and Ottawa University 

Students who are currently working on the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science at Mesa Community College can now complete their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with Ottawa University.  By transferring 80 credit hours of coursework, including the AAS in Mortuary Science, these Maricopa students will only need to complete 48-49 credit hours of selected business classes in order to earn an Ottawa University Business Administration Degree. 

By combining the AAS in Mortuary Science with a strong liberal arts knowledge-based Bachelor’s degree, students will gain a competitive advantage that many others wish they had.  The “community” feeling at Ottawa University provides an atmosphere of support and encouragement.  In addition to the guidance of professors and the cheering of classmates, students work with a Success Team of advisors who provide information and assistance with academic and financial concerns. 

For more information about this partnership, call 800-235-9586 or visit ottawa.edu/mortuaryscience.

SUNY Empire State College

Do you work with students who are planning a career in politics, civic engagement, or public communication? The State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College, an MCCCD articulation partner, recently announced a new Public Affairs area of study, featuring individualized degree concentrations based on student interests and goals. For students ready to transfer, January term registration is currently open. SUNY Empire State College offers over 500 online courses including:

News: Fact or Fiction?
Perspectives on Terrorism
Digital Storytelling

With over 50,000 alumni, award-winning faculty programs, and a generous transfer policy for Maricopa students, learn how Empire State College can help your students achieve their educational goals. Call 800-847-3000 x2300 or email cdladvisor@esc.edu to find out more. Encourage your students to mention the MCCCD Pathways Partnership!

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See what events are coming up that you won't want to miss! If you would like to add a transfer related event to the calendar, please contact Rose Rojas, Assistant Director for Transfer and Articulation. Email

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