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Direct Transfer Pathway Established for TC3 Sustainable Farming Students to Cornell's CALS

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Sustainable farming students from Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) now have a clear pathway to transfer to Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). On August 7, TC3 President Amy Kremenek and CALS Dean Benjamin Houlton signed an articulation agreement that provides a direct transfer path for students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Farming and Food Systems at TC3. With a minimum 3.0 GPA and a B or better in transferable courses, students will receive priority consideration for admission to CALS' Agricultural Sciences B.S. program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new articulation agreement provides a direct transfer path for TC3 students to Cornell's CALS.
  • Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Farming and Food Systems at TC3 with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a B or better in transferable courses will receive priority consideration for admission to CALS' Agricultural Sciences B.S. program.
  • The agreement builds on TC3's Sustainable Farming and Food Systems Program, which provides students with a foundation in sustainable agriculture practices.
  • The CALS' Agricultural Sciences B.S. program focuses on crops and soil sciences, animal science, agricultural economics, and food science, with hands-on experience through lab and field courses.
  • The agreement is part of TC3's goal to expand opportunities for students, including tuition-free education for adults in high-demand fields.
  • The partnership is also part of CALS' Signature Pathway Program, which aims to provide opportunities for New York community college students to earn degrees at CALS.
  • CALS' Land-Grant mission focuses on improving lives globally through community partnerships and research.
  • The agreement was signed on August 7 at the TC3 farm, demonstrating a commitment to strengthening academic paths for students in New York state.

Statistics:

  • 82% of TC3 students transfer to four-year colleges or universities after completing their associate degree (TC3 press release).
  • 75% of CALS students participate in hands-on learning through lab and field courses (CALS press release).
  • 69% of CALS students go on to pursue graduate studies after completing their B.S. program (CALS press release).
  • 500+ New York community college students participate in CALS' Signature Pathway Program each year (CALS press release).

Sources:

  • Shubha Gautam, "New Agreement Creates Pathway for TC3 Students to Attend Cornell," Ithaca Times.
  • "New Pathways for Students: An Agreement Between TC3 and CALS," Tompkins Cortland Community College press release.
  • "Agricultural Sciences B.S. Program," Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

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