Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University Forms Articulation Agreement With California's Barstow Community College
March 08 2010 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
SAN DIEGO, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. , a provider of post-secondary education services focused on
providing higher access to higher education, announced today that
Ashford University has signed an articulation agreement with
Barstow Community College (BCC). The school, located in Barstow,
California, focuses on green technology and alternative energy
programs. Through the agreement, participating students will be
able to transfer up to 90 of their credits earned at Barstow
Community College into one of Ashford's online or campus bachelor's
degree programs. "We are pleased to team up with a school of
Barstow's caliber," said David Vande Pol, senior director of
academic partnerships for Ashford University. "Through the
agreement, BCC students will be able to transfer into one of
Ashford University's acclaimed bachelor's degree programs, while
enjoying a low tuition rate, as well as the potential to transfer
up to 90 of their community college credits." "We're excited to
provide Barstow's students with even more options after their time
with us. This agreement allows them to take advantage of the hard
work they did with us, and apply those credits toward a bachelor's
degree program with Ashford," stated Apineru Lealofi, articulation
officer for Barstow Community College. "We wanted to collaborate
with Ashford because they offer students flexibility and
convenience when pursing their education. Many of our students are
working adults, so this is essential." To date, Ashford University
has 37 articulation agreements representing 133 colleges. About
Barstow Community College Located in Barstow, CA, Barstow Community
College is situated in a region of the country that positions it to
become a leader in green technology and alternative energy. A focus
of BCC moving forward is to identify and put in place various
alternative energy technology training programs to meet the needs
of society in this area. About Ashford University Founded in 1918,
Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(http://www.ncahlc.org/). The University offers graduate and
undergraduate degree programs online and at its Clinton, Iowa,
campus. The University is known for its high quality yet highly
affordable online and on-campus programs. For more information,
please visit http://www.ashford.edu/ or call Shari Rodriguez,
director of Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513. About
Bridgepoint Education Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary
education services focus on offering associate's, bachelor's,
master's and doctoral programs in such disciplines as business,
education, psychology, social sciences and health sciences.
Bridgepoint Education's regionally accredited academic institutions
- Ashford University and University of the Rockies - deliver their
programs online as well as at traditional campuses located in
Clinton, Iowa, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information
about Bridgepoint Education, visit
http://www.bridgepointeducation.com/ or call Shari Rodriguez,
director of Public Relations at 858.668.2580. DATASOURCE:
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. CONTACT: Shari Rodriguez, Director of
Public Relations of BridgepointEducation, Inc., +1-858-668-2580,
shari.rodriguez@bridgepointeducation.com Web Site:
http://www.ashford.edu/http://www.bridgepointeducation.com/
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