Albany State University (ASU) and Albany Technical College (ATC) announced the establishment of a cooperative relationship on March 3. The agreement formally recognizes that ASU and ATC are active educational partners in providing educational opportunities for currently enrolled and potential students of both institutions.

"This agreement creates a pathway for students to earn a bachelor's degree when they complete A.S. or A.A.S. degrees at Albany Technical College," stated Dr. Anthony O. Parker, President of Albany Technical College. "This will allow students to continue in their professional career while living here in Albany and surrounding areas of Southwest Georgia."

ATC students with A.S. and A.A.S. degrees will be able to transfer to 11 ASU bachelor programs including nursing, accounting, marketing, business management, healthcare management, supply chain and logistics management, technology management, criminal justice, early childhood education, biology and chemistry with a biology concentration.

“I am excited for the partnership between Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Through this endeavor, our two institutions will be in an excellent position to serve the needs of our community. We will welcome Titan alumni into the RAMily with open arms. At ASU, we are committed to success,” said ASU President Marion Fedrick.

The partnership will serve and facilitate a student’s ability to transfer into a degree program without jeopardizing the intended mission and stated goals of either institution. This partnership will facilitate mobility of students who have completed their associate degree who desire to complete a baccalaureate degree.

“We are committed to providing educational opportunities for current and potential students. This partnership will create an accessible opportunity for ATC alumni to continue their education through a baccalaureate degree with ASU. I am excited for this opportunity for future students to continue their matriculation at ASU,” said ASU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Angela Peters.

To qualify, ATC students from approved programs will need to be in good academic standing and meet the admissions requirements to attend ASU. Both institutions are committed to advising students accordingly so that credit earned is applied appropriately to the degree.

Albany State administrators, faculty and staff are excited and ready for the challenge. Dr. Sarah Brinson, Dean of the Darton College of Health Professions (DCHOP) is “excited to use this partnership to increase our nursing workforce.” Director of ASU Teacher Education, Dr. Rhonda Porter is “ready to combat the nationwide teacher shortage.”

With this partnership, both institutions will better serve the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community.