Fletcher Technical Community College and Louisiana State University of Alexandria Create New Transfer Partnership for Students

In a signing ceremony yesterday, Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher) and Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) signed an articulation agreement making it easier for students to transfer credits from Fletcher to LSUA. In the agreement signed, Fletcher and LSUA have agreed to allow students to complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree at Fletcher and transfer credit hours earned toward completion of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences.

The agreement was announced and signed by Fletcher Technical Community College Chancellor Dr. Kristine Strickland and Louisiana State University of Alexandria Chancellor Dr. Paul Coreil.

The new articulation agreement between Fletcher and LSUA marks the begging of a new and exciting partnership for students to continue to further their education and training after graduating from Fletcher.

“Fletcher Technical Community College is thrilled to sign three new agreements with LSU-Alexandria. Our focus at Fletcher remains on assisting our students in pursuing their career goals. We recognize that many students will want to continue their education onto the bachelor’s degree. These agreements provide a seamless pathway for students to achieve this. Learning is a lifelong endeavor and in our current economy the ability to continue to learn new things and upskill are critical to successful families, communities, and economy” said Dr. Kristine Strickland, Chancellor for Fletcher Technical Community College.

“We are committed to providing seamless opportunities for Fletcher Technical Community College (FTCC) graduates to continue their education and obtain a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA),” said Dr. Paul Coreil, LSUA Chancellor.  “Working together for the benefit of all Louisiana students is clearly a shared objective that we know will result in a better prepared and educated workforce statewide.”