Amarillo College and Lubbock Christian University sign articulation agreement
The leaders of Amarillo College and Lubbock Christian University signed an articulation agreement on Monday, April 25 that ensures seamless transfer of credit hours between the two schools.
The signing ceremony took place on the second floor of the College Union Building on AC’s Washington Street Campus.
An articulation agreement is a formal partnership between two or more institutions of higher education generally focused on providing a smooth transfer experience for students. Both institutions benefit as the agreements make the pathway to a bachelor's degree easier to navigate for students who have graduated with an associate degree from Amarillo College.
“We want our students to have access to great institutions that fit their needs,” AC President Russell Lowery-Hart said. “Lubbock Christian University is a wonderful education partner and has always been very gracious in working with our students during the transfer process. We are proud to expand and improve our transfer partnership with LCU.”
LCU President Scott McDowell shared the following, “We are thrilled to deepen our long-standing relationship with Amarillo College. The phenomenal work of Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart on behalf of the students at AC is nothing short of amazing.
“I was introduced to Dr. Lowery-Hart by Alan Rhodes, who serves on the LCU Board of Trustees. I know that Alan is a good citizen of Amarillo with a deep love for his hometown and the good work going on at AC. From that very first conversation, it became obvious that we all shared a common love for students and that we are all passionate about finding ways to help them succeed.”
There have been articulation agreements between LCU and AC that have provided students in certain degree programs a smooth transition to LCU after completing their time at Amarillo College. This new agreement offers enhanced opportunities for more students across various academic disciplines to benefit.
“This formalizes the sense of common cause that has existed for a long time,” McDowell said. “It provides a way for the students at Amarillo College to continue their high-quality education in another setting that will also care deeply about them as people.”