Atlanta – The leadership of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) and the University System of Georgia (USG) met today to sign an important agreement that expands articulation between the TCSG and SPSU.

TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson, SPSU President Lisa Rossbacher, USG Chief Operating Officer Rob Watts and presidents from 22 TCSG colleges added their signatures to the agreement that allows TCSG students to apply their associate’s degree credits to one of five technology-focused baccalaureate degrees at SPSU.  To qualify, those students will have to graduate in designated programs from any of the 22 TCSG colleges that are regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges. 

The five degrees from SPSU are industrial engineering technology, mechanical and electromechanical engineering technology, and bachelor of applied science in manufacturing process, information technology, or management.

“This is an exceptionally important partnership because it expands and strengthens seamless access to higher education opportunities for college students throughout Georgia,” said Jackson.  “I’m very grateful to SPSU President Lisa Rossbacher and the University System of Georgia for their commitment to working with the TCSG to strengthen articulation between our systems.  We’re collaborating to create learning avenues that better serve our students and contribute to a more educated and prosperous Georgia.”

President Rossbacher noted that the articulation agreement aligns well with the mission of her university.  “SPSU is a logical partner for the TCSG because of our unique focus on technology and engineering,” said Rossbacher.  “The interest in and enthusiasm for this agreement among the technical colleges and SPSU has been extraordinary.  With this partnership, SPSU and the University System of Georgia wins, the TCSG wins, and, most of all, students throughout Georgia win.”
 
Students at the following 22 TCSG colleges will be eligible to transfer designated program credits under the articulation agreement:

Albany Technical College, Albany
Athens Technical College, Athens
Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta
Augusta Technical College, Augusta
Central Georgia Technical College, Macon
Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta
Columbus Technical College, Columbus
Coosa Valley Technical College, Rome
DeKalb Technical College, Clarkston
Griffin Technical College, Griffin
Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville
Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins
North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville
North Metro Technical College, Acworth
Northwestern Technical College, Rock Springs
Savannah Technical College, Savannah
Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia
Southwest Georgia Technical College, Thomasville
Swainsboro Technical College, Swainsboro
Valdosta Technical College, Valdosta
West Central Technical College, Waco
West Georgia Technical College, LaGrange

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