GRAND ISLAND – The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Central Community College are working together to fill a statewide need for law enforcement officers and other criminal justice professionals. A new pathway program launching this fall makes it easier for students to start their criminal justice education at CCC before finishing a bachelor’s degree at UNK. The 2+2 plan creates a seamless transition between the partner institutions and provides additional flexibility … [Read more...] about UNK, CCC announce new criminal justice pathway program
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UNK, CCC team up to assist underrepresented students with college completion
The University of Nebraska at Kearney and Central Community College have joined forces in a national initiative designed to boost college completion for underrepresented students. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is leading an Equity Transfer Initiative (ETI) with a goal of increasing transfer rates for Black, Hispanic, adult and first-generation learners. Partnering with AACC in the endeavor are the American Association of State Colleges and … [Read more...] about UNK, CCC team up to assist underrepresented students with college completion
College Park: Through new partnership, UNK ‘plays a big role’ in Grand Island’s growth
College Park location improves access to higher education, addresses workforce needs By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications GRAND ISLAND – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is officially back in Grand Island. A ceremonial ribbon-cutting Friday morning marked the beginning of a renewed partnership between UNK and College Park at Grand Island that will bring expanded educational opportunities to central Nebraska and address workforce needs in the area. “This is … [Read more...] about College Park: Through new partnership, UNK ‘plays a big role’ in Grand Island’s growth
Program offers new pathway for CCC students to attend UNK
KEARNEY – Students who want to attend University of Nebraska at Kearney but initially fall short of admissions requirements now will have a new option to enroll at Central Community College and be a Loper. A co-enrollment agreement signed today (Monday) creates a structured and supportive CCC-UNK Pathway to help applicants, who would otherwise be denied admission, meet UNK admission requirements. Pathway students will have benefits, privileges and access to UNK student … [Read more...] about Program offers new pathway for CCC students to attend UNK
