Tuesday, January 19, 2010
House Bill Would Ease Transfer Of Credits
KENTUCKY...
For years, many students transferring from the state’s community colleges to public four-year institutions found that some classes they took didn’t transfer, causing them to have to repeat those courses. But that won’t be a problem much longer if a bill now before the Kentucky House of Representatives is approved. House Bill 160, which was approved by the House Education Committee last week, would require the Council on Post-secondary Education, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and public universities to develop a clear pathway for students in the state’s junior college system to obtain a four-year degree. It also calls for KCTCS to develop a statewide, uniform course credit system for its 16 colleges, as well as establish a common transcript for all public universities and colleges. The changes would save students both time and money by not having to retake courses after transferring, making it more likely they could graduate in four years.
For years, many students transferring from the state’s community colleges to public four-year institutions found that some classes they took didn’t transfer, causing them to have to repeat those courses. But that won’t be a problem much longer if a bill now before the Kentucky House of Representatives is approved. House Bill 160, which was approved by the House Education Committee last week, would require the Council on Post-secondary Education, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and public universities to develop a clear pathway for students in the state’s junior college system to obtain a four-year degree. It also calls for KCTCS to develop a statewide, uniform course credit system for its 16 colleges, as well as establish a common transcript for all public universities and colleges. The changes would save students both time and money by not having to retake courses after transferring, making it more likely they could graduate in four years.
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