Presidents of two Georgia colleges were surrounded by enthusiastic faculty and staff Thursday as they signed an historic articulation agreement in Columbus. Columbus Technical College students earning associate degrees from nearly three dozen different academic programs will now be able to transfer their degree in pursuit of a bachelor’s at Georgia Military College.* The arrangement is effective immediately and includes the chance to transfer four business-focused Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees to GMC’s Bachelor of Science (BAS) in Business Management, 24 AAS degrees in technical/trade areas, education, and healthcare to a BAS in Supervision and Management, plus AAS degrees in accounting and/or business management to a BAS in Supply Chain Management and Logistics.

“Columbus Technical College is honored to partner with Georgia Military College to provide additional degree transfer opportunities for our students so they may continue their education,” said Dr. Kermelle Hensley, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Columbus Tech. “The fact that students earning associate degrees from 30 different program areas will have the chance to seamlessly further their education is absolutely incredible. We are so excited for this collaboration and the path it’s forging for the future.”

President of Georgia Military College, retired Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, calls the agreement an incredible opportunity.

“When we can build a partnership like the one at Columbus Tech, we are able to tell these men and women that once they get their technical degree, they can easily continue to earn their four-year degree – in just two more years by literally going across town,” Lt. Gen. Caldwell said.

President Martha Ann Todd says this arrangement ties in perfectly with Columbus Tech’s mission of providing an educated workforce for the community.

“Our students are equipped to work and be able to sustain their families and be contributing members of the community in which they live,” Todd said. “Being able to go further in their careers through higher degree attainment is a win-win for everyone.”

Georgia Military College has articulation agreements with 19 of the 22 technical colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Columbus Technical College has a number of articulation agreements with other four-year schools including Columbus State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, and Valdosta State University. There are currently 28 articulated courses between TCSG and the University System of Georgia, plus 77 general education and occupational course articulations with the Georgia Independent College Association.