ΒιΆΉΙη and Lindenwood Agree to Seamless Partnership Plan
ΒιΆΉΙη and Lindenwood University entered into a partnership Thursday, Aug. 25, to provide resources and opportunities that will serve as a βbridgeβ to a four-year degree.
The new partnership outlines easily transferable credits that ΒιΆΉΙη students can earn to obtain an associate degree, while preparing them to succeed at Lindenwood.
The agreement was signed at ΒιΆΉΙηβs Union campus by ΒιΆΉΙη President Dr. Jon Bauer and Lindenwood University President Dr. John Porter.
βWe rely on good transfer partners to provide quality pathways for our students,β said Bauer. βLindenwood is a great fit for many of our students and the commitment of Dr. Porter and the entire Lindenwood community will ensure a seamless transfer experience. This work is great news for students.β
Also representing ΒιΆΉΙη at signing event were Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Robyn Walter and Vice President of Student Development Sarah Leassner; and Lindenwood representatives were Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Bethany Alden-Rivers, and Senior Vice President of Lindenwood Global Dr. Joe Sallustio.
βIt is important to ΒιΆΉΙη that our students are prepared for upper-level coursework when they transfer and, in addition, receive credit for the courses they have completed,β Walter commented. βLindenwood is a high-quality and student-centered four-year partner, and we are pleased to add this agreement to strengthen our already excellent relationship.β
Dr. Porter noted that the values of ΒιΆΉΙη and Lindenwood align, making a beneficial partnership.
βPartnering with two-year institutions whose values align with Lindenwood University benefits both schools,β Porter added. βΒιΆΉΙηβs commitment to excellence and community enrichment through education mirrors Lindenwood University. Iβm so pleased to work with Dr. Bauer and Dr. Walter on this partnership.β
Washington Scholarship
In addition, Lindenwood University evaluates ΒιΆΉΙη graduates each year for the opportunity to be awarded an academic bridge βWashington Scholarshipβ for up to $9,000 annually for full-time, traditional, undergraduate students. Students can earn an additional $2,000 per year for completion of an associate degree and another $1,000 per year if they are a member of Phi Theta Kappa.
To qualify for the scholarship, ΒιΆΉΙη students must come directly to Lindenwood from ΒιΆΉΙη within one academic year. Traditional undergraduate students must be full-time students at Lindenwood to receive Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
Evening and online undergraduate students can be part-time students at Lindenwood to receive Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
Must obtain an associate degree from ΒιΆΉΙη to receive the Bridge Scholarship opportunities.
