Submitted photoPictured, from left to right, are Dr. Brian Gerber, interim provost and vice president of academic affairs at VSU; Dr. Kelli Brown, interim president of VSU; Dr. Andrea Daniel, president of Athens Technical College; and Carolina Angelo, vice president for academic affairs at Athens Technical College. 

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Valdosta State University signed articulation agreements with Athens Technical College Monday, simplifying student transition between the two institutions of higher education. 

The Pathways Program agreement will allow Athens Technical College students with an associate of applied Science in one or more of the articulated programs to maximize the transfer of credits in order to complete either a bachelor of science in organizational leadership, a bachelor of applied science in human capital performance, or a bachelor of science in office administration and technology in two years or less at Valdosta State University, said Dr. Joseph G. Weaver, VSU director of Off-Campus Programs.

“This agreement provides Athens Technical College students with one more option to further expand their education and enter Georgia’s workforce with the knowledge and the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills needed to be successful,” said Dr. Kelli Brown, VSU interim president. “We look forward to welcoming these students into our Blazer Nation family for many years to come.” 

“Athens Technical College is focused on student success, and we welcome opportunities to help guide them on their educational journeys,” said Dr. Andrea Daniel, president of Athens Technical College. “We are thrilled to announce this articulation agreement with Valdosta State University so that students can seamlessly transition from associate to bachelor’s degrees. We have had a great experience working with Valdosta State University to coordinate this agreement, and we are excited that our students will now have the opportunity to enroll in this outstanding institution.”