Community Colleges Want in on UNC System’s Push for 3-Year Degrees
The UNC System is exploring offering accelerated undergraduate programs, with 8 of its 16 campuses submitting proposals for 18 three-year degrees. Community college presidents are seeking a say in the process, advocating for clear pathways between associate's and accelerated university programs.
The UNC System is considering accelerated undergraduate programs, joining a growing number of universities offering three-year degrees. Eight of its 16 campuses have submitted proposals for 18 such degrees. Community college presidents Amanda Lee and JB Buxton want the UNC System to discuss transfer pathways and potential collaboration before finalizing proposals. They argue that North Carolina needs a statewide conversation about embracing three-year degrees, involving both university and community college systems. The UNC System's President Peter Hans believes the initiative will increase access to public universities in an affordable way, particularly for older learners. The system's vice president for academic affairs, Dan Harrison, noted that Winston-Salem State University is exploring transfer pathways with nearby Forsyth Technical Community College.
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