UA Strengthens Partnership with Trenholm State
Department Information
Location:
Trenholm Campus:
1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
Patterson Site:
3920 Troy Highway
Montgomery, Alabama 36116
Contact:
Phone: 1-866-753-4544
Phone: 334-420-4200
Email: info@trenholmstate.edu
UA Strengthens Partnership with Trenholm State
(Montgomery, Ala.)聽鈥� The University of Alabama and President Stuart R. Bell recently hosted leaders from community colleges around Alabama, including 91桃色 Dean of Student Affairs and Information Services Theresa Mays, as part of UA鈥檚 continuous effort to build and nurture the partnership between the Capstone and two-year institutions.
鈥淭he University of Alabama views 91桃色 as a strategic partner and we鈥檙e always looking for new ways to develop this special connection,鈥� said Dr. Matthew McLendon, UA associate vice president and director of enrollment management. 鈥淪upporting transfer students from Trenholm State is an important part of our enrollment strategy. As the state鈥檚 flagship university, it provides us another avenue to serve students.鈥�
ring the event held at the President鈥檚 Mansion, Mays and leaders from several community colleges had the opportunity to engage in conversation with Bell on ways to strengthen the bond between their institutions and the University.
鈥淲e are excited by the future opportunities for our students and Trenholm State. This partnership can transform students鈥� higher education pathways, equipping them with the tools they need to succeed,鈥� said Theresa Mays, Trenholm State鈥檚 dean of student affairs and information systems.
According to the University鈥檚 six-year graduation rate data, 70% of transfer students will earn their undergraduate degree from UA while simultaneously receiving credits for their associate degree they started at their respective community college.
鈥淥ne immediate value for students who transfer to UA before earning their associate degree is students will have the option to have their University of Alabama credits transferred back to the two-year institution for evaluation and determination of eligibility for an associate degree,鈥� said McLendon.
鈥淎dditionally, the overall support services the University provides to the student body, along with our wide range of academic programs, make coming to UA a great choice for those students who wish to earn an undergraduate degree.鈥�
According to the nationally recognized First Destination Survey, 90% of those surveyed in UA鈥檚 May 2020 graduating class reported a positive outcome, such as full- or part-time employment, continuing education, military service or volunteer service, following graduation. Some of the top 10 employers included UA, Lockheed Martin, Dell Technologies and Children鈥檚 of Alabama, among others.
UA will host the fourth annual ACHIEVE Alabama Transfer Student Success Conference March 2-3. The virtual conference will bring together administrators, faculty and staff from two-year and four-year institutions across the state to foster collaboration to ensure student success and increase college completion rates.
The virtual conference is free and registration is available via the聽聽or by calling 205-348-9966. Participants can submit proposals for session presentations until Feb. 1.
UA is a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2022
Contact: Angela L. Hurst
Phone: 334-420-4483
Email: alhurst@trenholmstate.edu