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September 22, 2020

԰ CC enters into transfer agreement with the University of West Alabama

RAYMOND – ԰ and the University of West Alabama have entered into a transfer agreement for those who complete their two-year degree. The pact guarantees admission to all…
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

RAYMOND – ԰ and the University of West Alabama have entered into a transfer agreement for those who complete their two-year degree.

UWA signing

From left, Dr. Tim Edwards, provost at the University of West Alabama, Dr. Keri Cole, vice president at ԰, ԰ President Dr. Stephen Vacik, Dr. Ken Tucker, president of the University of West Alabama, Richard Hester, vice president for Student Affairs at UWA, Brenda Jones, transfer admissions counselor at UWA (April Garon/԰)

The pact guarantees admission to all ԰ students with a 2.0 GPA who have completed their associate degree from ԰. Pre-transfer advising is offered either at ԰ or at the UWA campus. Those with a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible for stackable academic transfer scholarships of between $3,000 and $4,000 per semester and renewable for up to four consecutive semesters.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for our students to be able to attend UWA,” said ԰ Vice President Dr. Keri Cole during a signing ceremony Sept. 21. “Scholarships are very exciting and I’m quite thankful for their reaching out to us.”

԰ students who receive academic scholarships are also guaranteed a UWA Housing Scholarship of $2,000 for their first year to assist with and encourage on-campus residency.

“The more we can work out transfer opportunities for our students, the better. UWA is a school that for a long time made a commitment to the community there and to students who need additional attention – which is our kind of student here at ԰,” ԰ President Dr. Stephen Vacik said.

“Historically, ԰ has not done a lot of these kinds of agreements with out-of-state institutions,” he added. “But, my philosophy is, the more opportunities for our students, the better.”

Vacik and UWA President Dr. Ken Tucker said the two institutions have similar student populations, particularly first-time college students, that would benefit from the agreement, which runs through 2025 and leaves room for future revisions.

“԰ has an excellent reputation and our students are very similar,” Tucker said. “Most of our students are first-generation college students. They go on to do very well and we’re proud of that.”

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ԰ Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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԰ offers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: ԰ is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: ԰ will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: ԰ aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

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