Centenary University President David P. Haney and County College of Morris President Anthony J. Iacono have signed a Path to Transfer Program agreement that will guarantees a seamless transition for qualifying CCM graduates at Centenary University.
Both institutions, whose officials signed the agreement on Tuesday in Hackettstown, have recognized the importance of completing an associate degree before students transfer to a four-year institution. Students who complete an associate degree at CCM will receive a Path to Transfer Award.
Also, Path to Transfer students will be eligible for a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society scholarship if they become an active member, as well as a Centenary University Recognition Award.
Lastly, all students who have become Centenary students through the Path to Transfer Program Agreement will be considered for all institutional aid that is available to Centenary University students.
“While Centenary University has many articulation agreements with community colleges, this is the first of its kind for us,” said Centenary President Haney. “This is a wonderful partnership that is designed to make this process as seamless as possible. It also provides students who come to us as Path to Transfer students with additional financial incentives based on degree completion at CCM.”
President Iacono echoed Dr. Haney’s sentiment in recognizing the importance of the agreement. “We are delighted to enter into this agreement with Centenary as part of our ongoing efforts to make it easier for CCM students to also earn a bachelor’s degree,” he said. “This is an exciting partnership and a great opportunity for students.”
About Centenary University
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation.
This mix is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world.
Centenary University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County).
The Centenary School of Professional Studies offers degree programs online and in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, online, as well as corporate sites throughout New Jersey.
About County College of Morris
CCM offers 48 associate degree programs and a wide range of certificate programs. A dedicated faculty provides CCM students with a learning environment that has produced one of the highest graduation and transfer rates among the state’s community colleges
Also included among its distinctions, CCM is the only community college in New Jersey to be named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
PayScale also has placed CCM as the top community college in New Jersey based on the earnings of its graduates. Additionally, BestColleges.com has rated CCM a top community college, while Washington Monthly magazine has recognized CCM as a top community college for adult learners.
