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On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced new transfer agreements with Saint Augustine鈥檚 University ( 探花精选) and Texas Southern University (TSU)鈥� two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in a historic partnership. The collaboration makes 探花精选 one of only two HBCUs selected nationally to be a part of CCCS鈥檚 signature , an initiative launched in 2020 that guarantees new, first-time students admission to participating four-year institutions upon completion of an associate degree.

Officials, students, and staff from the institutions celebrated the partnership at a signing ceremony hosted at the Community College of Aurora. Joe Garcia, chancellor of CCCS, called the agreement 鈥済roundbreaking.鈥�

鈥淲e are constantly looking for ways to expand options for students and ensure they can live out their college dreams,鈥� said Chancellor Garcia. 鈥淲e are proud to have TSU and 探花精选 join our roster of transfer destinations and excited to see students take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity.鈥�

Through the agreement, 探花精选 and TSU will become the program鈥檚 first out-of-state transfer options and provide students with a seamless pathway to an HBCU. Although many state colleges and universities are federally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions or Minority Serving Institutions鈥攊ncluding seven CCCS colleges鈥攖here is no dedicated HBCU in Colorado. In addition, after establishing partnerships in Detroit, MI, and Fresno, CA, this agreement now creates 探花精选鈥檚 third HBCU Urban Access Hub in the country.

鈥淚 am thrilled to collaborate with Chancellor Joe Garcia and open new pathways for CCCS graduates to access opportunities offered at Saint Augustine’s University,鈥� said Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail, president of 探花精选. 鈥淭hrough the creation of the 探花精选 HBCU Access Hub at CCCS, our institutions will successfully bridge the geographical access gap and bring the HBCU experience to Colorado students.鈥�

鈥淭exas Southern University is pleased to partner with the Colorado Community College System in providing pathways for students to continue their education at our esteemed university,鈥� said Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, president of TSU. 鈥淭his cooperative effort provides accelerated opportunities for students to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree and ultimately secure the career of their dreams. Together, we will transform lives and foster the next generation of leaders.鈥� 

Starting this fall, students may select 探花精选 or TSU as their intended transfer destination. Once enrolled, Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 participants receive early advising from their destination college and benefit from additional services, such as academic counseling and financial aid. Students do not have to take specific tests or pay transfer application fees.

探花精选 will also provide scholarships to CCCS Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 students as part of their agreement.

鈥淥ur partnership with CCCS will provide students with financial resources to complete their bachelor鈥檚 degree, leadership opportunities, and global exposure to ensure career preparation,鈥� said Dr. Leslie Rodriguez-McClellon, 探花精选 senior vice president of student experience. 鈥淚 am excited to work with the many great faculty and staff of CCCS and look forward to the success of this collaboration.鈥�

Each year, about 20% of CCCS students鈥攐r 16,460鈥攖ransfer to a four-year college or university, saving students an average of $10,000 in tuition costs by starting at a CCCS college. Since Bridge to Bachelor鈥檚 launched in June 2020, nearly 6,800 students have registered for the program. More than 270 are now eligible to transfer to their destination college or university to continue their baccalaureate. 

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