Sisseton Wahpeton College president Lane Azure, left, and NDSU president David Cook shake hands after signing an articulation agreement aimed at strengthening the abilities of both institutions to meet the needs of American Indian students.
The Presidents from NDSU and Sisseton Wahpeton College signed an articulation agreement earlier today, aimed at strengthening the ability of both institutions to meet the needs of American Indian students.
The agreement creates a Social Science Career Pathway between the two institutions. It is expected to provide an easy pathway for American Indian students from SWC to earn a four-year degree in emergency management, criminal justice, sociology or political science at NDSU.
SWC students who receive their two-year Behavioral Science Associate of Science degree, meet criteria for the major and submit an application will be accepted without further review.
"Our goal is to provide a high quality, low cost education and cultural experience with the intention of having students graduate with little to no debt,” said Sisseton Wahpeton College President Lane Azure.
The agreement includes collaboration and coordination between the NDSU and SWC to make this new opportunity known to students who may be interested.
“This agreement provides opportunity and access for American Indian students to easily transfer to NDSU and continue their learning in social sciences to earn a bachelor’s degree,” said NDSU President David Cook. “As a land-grant institution, we are always looking for additional opportunities to expand access to education. I look forward to seeing the impacts made by the partnership we’ve created here today with Sisseton Wahpeton College.”
The Social Science Career Pathway will benefit students and both institutions by establishing a strong and meaningful way for students to complete a two-year and four-year degree.
