The personal change process can be grueling for many, particularly if they are undertaking a significant accomplishment such as attaining a degree. Not only can this process be time-consuming, but it also can be costly. This is why so many colleges and universities are doing what they can in order to ensure that as many students' needs are met as possible.
An institution that is doing what it can to ensure that students are able to work on their personal change plan is the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), which recently formed a partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College. According to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the partnership will allow students attending BMCC to transfer their credits to the SUNY school in order to attain a bachelor's degree.
School officials said that this would be a way for people with an associate's degree to take their knowledge one step further and potentially increase their chances of receiving a better job or higher compensation.
"It is our priority at BMCC not only to provide an affordable, quality education, but to encourage our students – associate degree in hand – to take that critical next step," Antonio Pérez, BMCC president, told the news provider. "Our partnership with Empire State College will enable graduates to make a seamless transfer into a wide range of bachelor’s degree programs that fit their career goals as well as family commitments, by providing a mix of independent study, residencies and online courses."
In this day and age, having a bachelor's degree is important for those who are looking for either job opportunities or higher compensation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American with a bachelor's degree has a 5.4 percent chance of being unemployed and makes an average wage of $1,038.
