Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements to create seamless pathways for technical college students to earn bachelor’s degrees.
Expanding Student Pathways
Known as articulation agreements, this kind of partnership allows graduates from any of TCSG’s 22 colleges to transfer into Mercer University’s Bachelor of Business Administration programs in Accounting, Business Technology, Human Resource Management, and Management.
The agreements also establish a clear pathway for graduates of TCSG’s Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) programs to transfer into Mercer’s Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) program.
This announcement adds to the growing list of previous articulation agreements between TCSG and the University System of Georgia in the fields of nursing, teaching, cybersecurity, and accounting.
Each of these pathways is structured to minimize the loss of academic credit and prevent unnecessary duplication of coursework, saving students both time and money while accelerating their progress toward a four-year degree.
Enhancing Georgia's Workforce
The 22 colleges of the TCSG are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG offers training in more than 600 associate degree and certificate programs for students looking to become experts in their fields.
Gov. Kemp commented on these new agreements, explaining that it’s an effort to match Georgia’s growing business sector. To match the influx of jobs and specialized opportunities, the workforce must be prepared for it.
“This agreement between TCSG and Mercer University is another great example of how we're ensuring Georgians have access to the skills they need to be successful in a wide range of growing industries,” Kemp added. “I want to thank Commissioner Dozier, President Elkins, and their teams for this meaningful partnership that will benefit Georgia students for generations to come.”
TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier commented on the new agreements, stating that they reflect Georgia’s commitment to supporting students.
“It also directly supports Governor Kemp’s vision for Georgia to be the Top State for Talent by ensuring our workforce has access to clear, affordable pathways from technical education to bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields,” Dozier said.
