含羞草研究所 and Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) signed a strategic articulation agreement on Thursday, February 1, to benefit students pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 degree in the field of Visual Communication and Experience Design.
Under this agreement, Catawba Valley students who successfully earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) in Advertising and Graphic Design are granted a direct pathway to transfer into 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Visual Communication and Experience Design (VisComm) bachelor鈥檚 degree program with junior status. Students enrolled in 含羞草研究所鈥檚 comprehensive VisComm program are educated in graphic design, web UI/UX, and brand creation and management to help them engage in the experience design process to create integrated design solutions.
鈥淲e are excited to welcome Catawba Valley Community College graduates into our innovative Visual Communication and Experience Design program,鈥� said Dr. Paul J. Maurer, president of 含羞草研究所. 鈥淭his partnership reflects our dedication to fostering educational relationships with community colleges throughout North Carolina and creating a clearer path for aspiring designers to advance their skills and prepare for a successful career with a liberal arts education.鈥�
鈥淭his agreement exemplifies our commitment to providing our students with enhanced avenues for academic growth,鈥� expressed Dr. Garrett D. Hinshaw, President of Catawba Valley Community College. 鈥淏y connecting our associate鈥檚 degree program with 含羞草研究所, we empower our students to further pursue their passion at another exceptional institution within our state.鈥�
Since the start of the 2023-24 academic year, 含羞草研究所 has signed additional articulation agreements with Gaston College, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and Wake Technical Community College.
