{"id":4165,"date":"2022-10-28T10:24:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T14:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4165"},"modified":"2022-10-28T10:24:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T14:24:41","slug":"agreement-guaranteeing-admission-and-up-to-10000-in-scholarships-signed-between-luzerne-county-community-college-and-commonwealthu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4165","title":{"rendered":"Agreement Guaranteeing Admission and up to $10,000 in Scholarships Signed Between Luzerne County Community College and CommonwealthU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1037\" height=\"778\" data-attachment-id=\"4166\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?attachment_id=4166\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4032,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1666721480&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.99&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.25&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LuzerneSigning\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?resize=1037%2C778&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pictured at the signing ceremony (L to R): Thomas Fletcher, Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Partnerships, Commonwealth University; Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Commonwealth University; Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Commonwealth University; Dr. Rosana Reyes, Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, LCCC; Thomas P. Leary, President, Luzerne County Community College \" class=\"wp-image-4166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?w=4032&amp;ssl=1 4032w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?resize=475%2C356&amp;ssl=1 475w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?w=2074 2074w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/LuzerneSigning.jpg?w=3111 3111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 94vw, (max-width: 1023px) 67vw, (max-width: 1365px) 62vw, 1037\" \/><figcaption> Pictured at the signing ceremony (L to R): Thomas Fletcher, Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Partnerships, Commonwealth University; Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Commonwealth University; Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Commonwealth University; Dr. Rosana Reyes, Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, LCCC; Thomas P. Leary, President, Luzerne County Community College <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NANTICOKE, PA (10\/25\/2022) Graduates of Luzerne County Community College\n(LCCC) will be guaranteed admission and have a chance to earn a scholarship to\nCommonwealth University thanks to a new transfer agreement signed by the two\ninstitutions on Tuesday, Oct. 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who apply for transfer admission and graduate with an associate&#8217;s\ndegree from LCCC are guaranteed admission to Commonwealth University with at\nleast full junior standing in Commonwealth U&#8217;s eligible parallel major (i.e,\ncriminal justice-to-criminal justice), with a guarantee for a renewable\ntransfer scholarship up to four semesters based on the student&#8217;s academic\nperformance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under this agreement, LCCC graduates will be eligible for one of four tiers\nof transfer scholarships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tier 1 (3.50 GPA or above at LCCC) will award $5,000\n     annually,<\/li><li>Tier 2 (3.0 &#8211; 3.49 GPA at LCCC) will award $4,000\n     annually,<\/li><li>Tier 3 (2.50 &#8211; 2.99 GPA at LCCC) will award $3,000\n     annually, and<\/li><li>Tier 4 (2.0 &#8211; 2.49 GPA at LCCC) will award $2,000\n     annually.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commonwealth University will guarantee on-campus housing at the Bloomsburg,\nLock Haven, or Mansfield campuses, for the first year of full-time attendance\nif transfer application is submitted timely per this agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We are delighted to collaborate with our colleagues at Luzerne County\nCommunity College to provide students from LCCC seamless matriculation to\nCommonwealth University and provide students with a guaranteed renewable\ntransfer scholarship,&#8221; said CU President Bashar Hanna. &#8220;We are\ncommitted to working with community college partners to ensure students have\nthe best path to success. This agreement is another example of partnerships in\naction that will benefit our region and its workforce.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We&#8217;re pleased to begin a valuable new partnership with Commonwealth\nUniversity and enter into this Dual Admissions Agreement which will assist our\ngraduates as they continue their education and pursue their bachelor&#8217;s\ndegree,&#8221; says Thomas P. Leary, president, LCCC. &#8220;This is another\nexample of the strong, collaborative efforts of our local colleges and\nuniversities to ensure student success.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students will benefit from the streamlined process of earning their\nassociate degree from Luzerne, at an affordable price while remaining close to\nhome. Luzerne graduates can then build on their education by earning a\nbaccalaureate degree through this seamless educational partnership. The\ncollaboration between a community college and a Commonwealth U as a state\nuniversity benefits students by encouraging them to obtain a quality education\nat a low cost, while also providing the commonwealth with additional qualified\ngraduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Today&#8217;s agreement ensures that Luzerne County Community College\nstudents can easily continue pursuing their educational goals to earn a degree.\nThe benefit of guaranteed scholarship funds means students can focus on\nacademics and earning the skills necessary for a successful career. My thanks\nto our colleagues who played a role in this partnership in support of our\nstudents; I look forward to welcoming LCCC students to our campuses in the\ncoming semester,&#8221; said CU Provost Diana Rogers-Adkinson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;LCCC is committed to increasing students&#8217; post-secondary participation\nand success by supporting meaningful and comprehensive transfer pathways for\nour students. These pathways, financial support, and transfer-advising help\nincrease direct access to quality four-year degrees and successful completion\nfor our students,&#8221; says Dr. Rosana Reyes, vice president for enrollment\nmanagement and student affairs, LCCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield are boldly investing in the people and\ncommunities of Pennsylvania, together as Commonwealth University. The\nUniversity is an affordable, student-centered academic powerhouse where the\nleading programs of our legacy institutions not only remain but grow even\nstronger. More than 80% of CU students are enrolled in foundational, in-demand\nprograms like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Business Administration<\/li><li>Early Childhood Education<\/li><li>Special Education<\/li><li>Criminal Justice<\/li><li>Applied Computer Science<\/li><li>Biology<\/li><li>Psychology<\/li><li>Social Work<\/li><li>Media and Journalism<\/li><li>Exercise Science<\/li><li>Nursing<\/li><li>Health Sciences w\/ pre-professional pathways like\n     pre-med<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield also continue to offer student\nactivities, clubs, events, and campus life for an unforgettable college\nexperience. A full complement of NCAA athletic programs at each campus leads\nthe spirit of Huskies, Bald Eagles, and Mountaineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The integration of\nBloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield universities under the banner of\nCommonwealth University is a bold investment in the communities and people of\nPennsylvania. Our mission is to expand high-quality, affordable academic\nopportunities to support the needs of all learners. We&#8217;re building a powerful\ntomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public higher education to\nposition ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and\nworkforce development needs. Together we&#8217;re honoring our history, investing in\ntoday, and building a powerful tomorrow. That&#8217;s the power of three.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NANTICOKE, PA (10\/25\/2022) Graduates of Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) will be guaranteed admission and have a chance to earn &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4165\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue reading &gt;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Agreement Guaranteeing Admission and up to $10,000 in Scholarships Signed Between Luzerne County Community College and CommonwealthU<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4166,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6V0yH-15b","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":4106,"url":"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4106","url_meta":{"origin":4165,"position":0},"title":"Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield as Commonwealth University Signs Agreement with Central Columbia School District","author":"rmcnamara","date":"August 16, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Graduates guaranteed admission and up to $28,000 in scholarships as part of new agreement (L to R): Mr. Thomas Fletcher, Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Partnerships; Dr. Stephen Lee, Vice President for Enrollment Management; Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Senior Vice President and Provost; Dr. Bashar Hanna, President, Commonwealth University;\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CentralSigning02.jpg?fit=1200%2C658&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CentralSigning02.jpg?fit=1200%2C658&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CentralSigning02.jpg?fit=1200%2C658&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CentralSigning02.jpg?fit=1200%2C658&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/munews.mansfield.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/CentralSigning02.jpg?fit=1200%2C658&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":4153,"url":"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=4153","url_meta":{"origin":4165,"position":1},"title":"Agreement Guaranteeing Admission and up to $28,000 in Scholarships Signed Between Local School Districts and CommonwealthU","author":"John Maslar","date":"October 17, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Mansfield, PA\u00a0 \u2014 Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield, together as Commonwealth University and 14 school districts in central Pennsylvania, have signed an agreement guaranteeing admission, eligibility for merit-based scholarships, and on-campus housing at any of its locations. 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