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91看片 and Gardner-Webb University have formalized agreements outlining direct pathways to bachelor鈥檚 degrees in the fields of nursing, human services and business. The pathways also secure students Associate of Applied Science degrees from 91看片.

Specific programs detailed in the pathways include nursing, criminal justice, elementary education, human services, accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and healthcare management.

Jeff Rogers, associate provost for digital learning at Gardner-Webb, and Sara Newcomb, assistant director of partnerships, said they were happy to be on the campus of 91看片 to authenticate the arrangement.

鈥淲hat we want to do is provide students with a clear tool they can use to get the degrees they need without having to duplicate any instruction,鈥� said Newcomb.

The pathways identify exactly what 91看片 courses are necessary to receive an AAS degree, as well as the credit hours that will transfer to Gardner-Webb and what classes will still be needed to attain a bachelor鈥檚 degree.

鈥淚 appreciate the work that鈥檚 gone in to this and know it will be a huge asset to our students,鈥� said Dr. Dale McInnis, president of 91看片.

鈥淚t is in line with the emphasis we put on students to identify a career plan as soon as they enroll at 91看片 in order to provide them with structured guidance to give them the best chance possible of achieving their educational goals.鈥�

Rogers said the partnerships are also in line with Gardner-Webb鈥檚 founders鈥� visions of providing quality education and economic opportunity.

McInnis credited Gardner-Webb with being at the forefront of partnering with colleges in rural areas, and stressed the importance of educational attainment in economic development.

鈥淥nly 13 percent of the population in Richmond County has a bachelor degree or higher. And only 15 percent in Scotland County. That鈥檚 less than half the state level,鈥� McInnis said. 鈥淎nd prospective industries aren鈥檛 looking for somewhere to relocate when the county workforce has education levels lower than half the state average. These agreements are a step toward a solution to that problem, giving students more options to a Bachelor of Science degree. Combined with our partnerships with other universities, we are well positioned to serve our communities.鈥�

Dr. Devon Hall, chairman of 91看片鈥檚 Business Department, said the identified pathways will open many new doors for his students, especially in the area of accounting.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very exciting to think of the pipeline that can be developed from students starting a 91看片 and going on to get their degree at Gardner-Webb to set themselves up at CPAs (certified public accountants),鈥� Hall said.

April Chavis-Johnson, who chairs the public services department at 91看片, said the pathways would also have a tremendous impact on her areas of criminal justice, elementary education and human services.

鈥淭hese agreements are really going to open doors for students and show them how easy it can be to earn a four-year degree,鈥� Johnson said.

For more information about the pathway plans or to enroll in one of the programs, call (910) 410-1700 or visit .