A newly announced statewide articulation agreement with Emporia State University will make it easier for graduates of Allen Community College and the 18 other Kansas community colleges to transfer into designated bachelor’s programs at ESU.
The agreement, signed Thursday, was celebrated at Emporia State, and marks the first such partnership between any Kansas Community College and a Regent institution.
Key attendees included Kansas House Majority Leader Chris Croft and Deputy Secretary of Commerce Mike Beene, who highlighted cybersecurity trends and workforce development.
“This partnership opens a clear, supported pathway for our students to advance in high-demand fields,” Allen President Lyvier Leffler said. “This agreement reaffirms the choice to attend Allen Community College for our transfer students, who will save money in their pursuit of bachelor’s degrees with confidence.”
Allen students who complete an associate degree within approved programs will benefit from guaranteed admission and transferable credits to ESU.
The collaboration aligns with KACCT’s mission to build a strong Kansas workforce through affordable, accessible postsecondary education, Leffler said.
More than 100,000 students attend Kansas community colleges annually, and this agreement expands those opportunities.
