February 4, 2004
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Kettering University
(Formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute)
and
Jackson Community College
Kettering University and Jackson Community College agree to an academic articulation that includes the areas of computer, electrical, industrial and mechanical engineering; computer science; business management; environmental chemistry; applied mathematics; and applied physics.
This articulation provides students with guidance, including a formal guide sheet for their intended program, which enables them to initiate their college studies at Jackson Community College and complete their Bachelor of Science degree from Kettering University.
This articulation is intended to ensure the smoothest possible transition of the student and the transfer of credits required for the desired baccalaureate degree program at Kettering University. Students will be guaranteed admission to Kettering University if they meet the Kettering admission requirements listed later in this agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Kettering University (Formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute) has long been a leader in the preparation of technical and managerial leaders for industry and society and is a national leader in cooperative education as well. The Kettering plan of education is unique in that all students are required to participate in paid professional co-op work experience, alternating terms of full-time studies with terms of full-time co-op. Income from co-op is a significant resource to help pay college expenses.
Kettering University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Its undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) and the management program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Jackson Community College provides all students access to college and the courses generally needed in the first two years of the Kettering University undergraduate degree programs. It is the special strength of Jackson Community College to also provide courses that students can take to strengthen foundation skills that otherwise would prevent access to programs such as those offered by Kettering. Jackson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Transitioning
Students entering the program may complete most of the first two years of their Kettering University program at Jackson Community College and then attend Kettering for the final two-and-one-half years. While the program is designed for four-and-one-half years of full-time study, the total time to graduation may vary depending on the type and number of courses chosen by the student and the need for any prerequisite courses.
Personal Transfer Plan (PTP)
Students who express interest in transferring to Kettering University will be assigned to an advisor and upon request will develop with their advisor a “Personal Transfer Plan.” The PTP will identify the courses needed and the sequence of courses to be completed at the community college so that transfer can be accomplished in the smoothest and most efficient way for the student. The PTP is especially important for students who are not academically prepared to begin their studies with the community college courses that are required in the Kettering transfer guide sheets.
The PTP is a living document that students must review with their advisor whenever the Personal Transfer Plan is interrupted for any reason. In addition, it is important for students to review the latest transfer guide sheet for their major, to consult with their advisors for career and academic advising and to review their personal transfer plan at least once per year.
Transfer Guide Sheets
The Transfer Guide Sheets appended to this agreement identify those courses at Jackson Community College that are acceptable for transfer credit and required in the respective Kettering University degree program. Transfer Guide Sheets are dated and will be revised when there are changes to Kettering program requirements and as additional Jackson Community College courses are determined to be acceptable. The latest Transfer Guide Sheets will be posted on the Kettering University web site. A link will be available from the Jackson Community College web site.
Students who complete courses identified on an earlier transfer guide sheet that was later changed will not be penalized if the course was started prior to the issuance of a later Transfer Guide Sheet and successfully completed. Students who “stop out” of the program for more than a semester must review their Personal Transfer Plan with their advisor to ensure it reflects the current Transfer Guide Sheet for their major.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jackson Community College is an open-admission institution that requires all students to participate in an assessment program that recommends placement into courses on the basis of their academic background and/or demonstrated experience. Further information on admission requirements will be provided at the time of application .
Students considering a Kettering University program are urged to pursue a rigorous curriculum with emphasis in science, mathematics and English. Students are encouraged to initiate a Personal Transfer Plan as early in the process as possible.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS TO KETTERING UNIVERSITY
Students who complete the courses listed on one of the attached
Transfer Guide Sheets within five years of beginning at Jackson Community College and who satisfy the conditions listed below, will be guaranteed transfer to Kettering University. Students who complete all of the approved courses in the guide sheet for their respective Kettering University major will be able to start their studies at Kettering at or near the junior level.
Students are guaranteed admission to Kettering University if they have achieved the following at Jackson Community College:
- A 3.0 or high cumulative grade point average. (GPA).
- An overall 3.0 GPA in combined transferable science and math courses and a minimum 2.5 GPA in each of these course categories. NOTE: courses in which a grade less than a 2.0 have been earned will not transfer to Kettering University.
- Demonstrated the ability to carry a full-time load of courses. For at least one semester of study prior to transferring to Kettering University, students must maintain a full-time load of four courses (15 credit hours) with a 3.0 GPA. Courses must include at least one each of transferable science and mathematics per an attached curriculum guide.
Note: Students who do not complete all specified courses, and those whose achievement does not meet the standards for guaranteed admission, may still apply for transfer to Kettering and will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Students who have completed fewer than 30 credits at Jackson Community College, will be evaluated for admission on both their college record and their high school record and test scores (ACT or SAT).
CO-OP WORK EXPERIENCE
At Kettering University all students participate in paid professional cooperative education work experiences. Students alternate terms of full-time study with terns if full-time co-op employment.
Transfer students who enroll with Junior 1 or higher status must complete a minimum of four (4) co-op terms plus two thesis terms. Transfer students entering at less than Junior status must complete five (5) co-op terms, three of them after attaining Junior status plus two thesis terms.
Work experiences gained prior to transfer that may be suitable as co-op can be evaluated by the Kettering University Cooperative Education Office. While Kettering does not award academic credit for co-op experiences, prior experiences my reduce the number of co-op terms required for graduation.
HOW TO APPLY
Students interested in transfer to Kettering University from Jackson Community College are encouraged to indicate their intention as early as possible to the Jackson Community College Kettering transfer advisor and the Kettering University Office of Transfer Admission. Students who plan to transfer to Kettering when they are applying for admission to Jackson Community College should clearly indicate on their Jackson Community College application that they are seeking admission to Kettering University.
For further information on this articulation document contact either:
Debra Lengyel
Assistant to Vice President for Corporate Relations
and Enrollment Services
Kettering University
1700 West Third Avenue
Flint, MI 48504-4898
(810) 762-7482 or (800) 955-4464
dlengyel@kettering.edu
OR
Director of Enrollment Services
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-0800
OR
Department Chair
Math and Engineering Sciences
Jackson Community College
2111 Emmons Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-0850