If you've earned an associate degree from a Maryland community college, you are guaranteed admission to Salisbury University. AACC works closely with Salisbury University to offer graduates a seamless, flexible and affordable transfer process. Major in one of the programs listed below at AACC and get priority admission and direct transfer into Salisbury's corresponding major in junior standing. Or work with an AACC transfer advisor to customize your own academic program plan to successfully transfer.
Ready to develop your transfer plan? If you are a new student, apply to AACC to get started. Current students should speak with an AACC transfer advisor.
Salisbury offers several academic programs. AACC and Salisbury have developed transfer agreements and select transfer guides to ensure that you transfer successfully. If your program or major is not listed, you can work with a transfer advisor at AACC to create a custom transfer plan.
The transfer agreements listed below assist students transferring from AACC to Salisbury to complete a bachelor's degree. The select transfer guides help specify which AACC courses you should take if you're planning to transfer to Salisbury for one of the listed majors.
Want to stay a little closer to home? Salisbury University has regional programs where you can complete your bachelor's degree! Earn your B.F.A. in Art (Graphic Design Track) at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland, or your Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at one of five campuses in Maryland.
| AACC DEGREE/MAJOR | SALISBURY UNIVERSITY DEGREE/MAJOR | TRANSFER GUIDE |
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A.A. - Graphic and Web Design |
B.F.A. - Art: Graphic Design Track |
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A.A. - Studio Arts |
B.F.A. - Art: Graphic Design Track |
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A.A.S. - Addictions Counseling |
B.A. - Social Work |
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A.A.S. - Entrepreneurship |
B.S. - Management |
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A.A.S. - Human Services |
B.A. - Social Work |
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A.S. - Public Health Professions - Public Health |
B.S. - Public Health |
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PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Addictions Counseling
to Bachelor of Science in Social Work
August 2019 through August 2024
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 20th day of April 2020, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Addictions Counseling from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to aligning curriculum to the expand educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective institutions; and
Whereas, the two Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the associate of applied science degree from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course by course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Both Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate degree of Applied Science in Addictions Counseling must first apply to Salisbury University. Once a completed admissions application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed their associate’s degree in Addictions Counseling, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as a Social Work major.
D. All articulated course credits applied towards satisfying a Bachelor of Science in Social Work major requirements earned at Anne Arundel Community College with a C or better will be accepted for transfer according to the articulation matrix in Appendix 1.
E. Salisbury University shall provide a Checklist for students as a planning tool for completing necessary coursework required for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work major in Appendix 2, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
F. Students intending to transfer to Salisbury University should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
G. Students are subject to all specific policies pertaining to students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Articulation Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its incorporated appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from August 2019 to August 2024.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement with notice to the other Party, pursuant to Section III.G below. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Parties shall develop a process that will reasonably allow students admitted to and enrolled in joint programming to continue their studies. Any student who is enrolled at the time of termination shall be able to continue and during that time the obligations of the institutions shall continue if required.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in an Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release.
E. The Parties shall publicize this Articulation Agreement on their respective websites, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, both Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements. Both Parties reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall give to the other reasonable notice and details of changes to this articulation Agreement and other changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement. Further, neither Party will terminate this Agreement at a time that would deter a “cohort-in-progress” from completing graduation within the originally designated timeframe.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College:
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University:
Richard T. Wilkens
Associate Provost
Holloway Hall 242
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
rwilkens@salisbury.edu
(410) 543-6022
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other party.
J. Either institution may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. Both Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email.
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Michael H. Gavin, Ph.D.
Vice President for Learning
Apr 14, 2020
Salisbury University
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs
Apr 15, 2020
PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship
to
Bachelor of Science in Management
August 2020 through July 2025
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 18th day of August 2020, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Science in Management at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to partnering to expand the educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective institutions; and
Whereas, the two Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate of arts degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the associate of arts degree from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Science in Management at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course by course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Both Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College program must first apply to Salisbury University. Once a completed application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed the associate’s degree program in Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as a Management major.
D. All articulated course credits applied towards satisfying Bachelor of Science in Management major requirements earned with a C or better will be accepted for transfer according to the articulation matrix in Appendix 1.
E. Salisbury University shall provide a Checklist for students as a planning tool for completing coursework required for the Bachelor of Science in Management major in Appendix 2, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
F. Students intending to transfer should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
G. Students are subject to all specific policies pertaining to students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Science in Management.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from August 2020 to August 2025.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement with notice to the other Party, pursuant to Section III.G below. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Parties shall develop a process that will reasonably allow students admitted to and enrolled in joint programming to continue their studies.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in a Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release.
E. The Parties shall publicize any joint offerings in their respective catalogs, website, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, both Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements. Both Parties reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall give to the other reasonable notice and details of changes to this articulation Agreement and other changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement. Further, neither Party will terminate this Agreement at a time that would deter a “cohort-in-progress” from completing graduation within the originally designated timeframe.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College:
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University:
Richard T. Wilkens
Associate Provost
Holloway Hall 242
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
rwilkens@salisbury.edu
(410) 543-6022
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other party.
J. Either institution may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. Both Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email to the representatives listed above.
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this MOU is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Dr. Michael H. Gavin
Vice President for Learning
Dec 9, 2020
Salisbury University
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jan 12, 2021
PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Studio Arts
to
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track
September 2021 through August 2026
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 1st day of September 2021, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and agency of the State of Maryland, located in Salisbury, Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Studio Arts from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to aligning curriculum to the expand educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective Institutions; and
Whereas, the Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Studio Arts from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course-by-course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. The Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Studio Arts must first apply for admission to Salisbury University. Once a completed admissions application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed the associate’s degree in Visual Arts Transfer-Studio Arts, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as an Art, Graphic Design Track major.
D. Salisbury University will accept the credits earned at Anne Arundel Community College which satisfy the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track major requirements if the student has earned a grade of C or better in the courses eligible for transfer, as set forth in the Articulation Pathway set forth in Appendix 1.
E. Students intending to transfer to Salisbury University should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
F. Students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track are subject to the institution’s policies pertaining to students.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Articulation Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its incorporated appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from September 2021 to August 2026, after which the Agreement will automatically renew for one-year periods unless terminated by one of the Parties.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other Party. Termination or expiration of this Agreement will not affect a student’s ability to continue and complete their studies.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in an Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release, unless an exception to FERPA applies.
E. The Parties shall publicize this Articulation Agreement on their respective websites, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior written approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective Institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements, and reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall provide reasonable notice and details of any such changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College:
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University
Amy Benjamin
Director for Satellite and Affiliate Operations
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
asbenjamin@salisbury.edy
(410) 546-5979
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other Party.
J. The Institutions may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. The Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both Parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt to the person to whom it was addressed or three (3) days after notice was sent, whichever is earlier. Notices shall be provided to the individuals listed below. Either Party may change the notice address set forth in this Agreement by providing notice to the other Party.
To AACC:
Anne Arundel Community College
General Counsel
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Email: generalcounsel@aacc.edu
and
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
Email: tcmillner@aacc.edu
To Salisbury:
Salisbury University
General Counsel
katreber@salisbury.edy
and
Karen Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Email: provost@salisbury.edu
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
N. This Agreement shall be enforced only in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Maryland. This Agreement, and all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Maryland, without reference to its conflicts of law
O. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, will be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed electronically. If signing electronically, the signatory for each Party acknowledges and agrees that by physically signing and returning the signed Agreement electronically or applying an electronic signature, the signatory for each Party consents to signing this Agreement electronically with an intent to be bound by its terms. The signatory for each Party agrees that the electronic signature appearing on this Agreement is the same as a handwritten signature for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. The signatory for each Party understands that if the signatory does not wish to sign electronically, the signatory may print and sign this Agreement and return it to the other Party. A copy of the Agreement will be sent to the other Party after execution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
11/22/2021
Salisbury University
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
11/22/2021
PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Graphic and Web Design
to
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track
September 2021 through August 2026
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 1st day of September 2021, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and agency of the State of Maryland, located in Salisbury, Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Graphic and Web Design from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to aligning curriculum to the expand educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective Institutions; and
Whereas, the Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer-Graphic and Web Design from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course-by-course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. The Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate of Arts in Visual Arts Transfer- Graphic and Web Design must first apply for admission to Salisbury University. Once a completed admissions application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed the associate’s degree in Visual Arts Transfer- Graphic and Web Design, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as an Art, Graphic Design Track major.
D. Salisbury University will accept the credits earned at Anne Arundel Community College which satisfy the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track major requirements if the student has earned a grade of C or better in the courses eligible for transfer, as set forth in the Articulation Pathway set forth in Appendix 1.
E. Students intending to transfer to Salisbury University should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
F. Students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Graphic Design Track are subject to the institution’s policies pertaining to students.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Articulation Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its incorporated appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from September 2021 to August 2026, after which the Agreement will automatically renew for one-year periods unless terminated by one of the Parties.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other Party. Termination or expiration of this Agreement will not affect a student’s ability to continue and complete their studies.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in an Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release, unless an exception to FERPA applies.
E. The Parties shall publicize this Articulation Agreement on their respective websites, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior written approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective Institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements, and reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall provide reasonable notice and details of any such changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University
Amy Benjamin
Director for Satellite and Affiliate Operations
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
asbenjamin@salisbury.edu
(410) 546-5979
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other Party.
J. The Institutions may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. The Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both Parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt to the person to whom it was addressed or three (3) days after notice was sent, whichever is earlier. Notices shall be provided to the individuals listed below. Either Party may change the notice address set forth in this Agreement by providing notice to the other Party.
To AACC:
Anne Arundel Community College
General Counsel
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Email: generalcounsel@aacc.edu
and
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
Email: tcmillner@aacc.edu
To Salisbury:
Salisbury University
General Counsel
Email: katreber@salisbury.edu
and
Karen Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Email: provost@salisbury.edu
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
N. This Agreement shall be enforced only in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Maryland. This Agreement, and all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Maryland, without reference to its conflicts of law
O. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, will be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed electronically. If signing electronically, the signatory for each Party acknowledges and agrees that by physically signing and returning the signed Agreement electronically or applying an electronic signature, the signatory for each Party consents to signing this Agreement electronically with an intent to be bound by its terms. The signatory for each Party agrees that the electronic signature appearing on this Agreement is the same as a handwritten signature for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. The signatory for each Party understands that if the signatory does not wish to sign electronically, the signatory may print and sign this Agreement and return it to the other Party. A copy of the Agreement will be sent to the other Party after execution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
11/22/2021
Salisbury University
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
11/22/2021
PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services
to
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
August 2019 through August 2024
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 20th day of April 2020, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to aligning curriculum to the expand educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective institutions; and
Whereas, the two Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the associate of applied science degree in Human Services from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Science in Social Work at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course by course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. Both Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate degree in Human Services must first apply to Salisbury University. Once a completed admissions application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed the associate’s degree in Human Services, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as a Social Work major.
D. All articulated course credits applied towards satisfying a Bachelor of Science in Social Work major requirements earned at Anne Arundel Community College with a C or better will be accepted for transfer according to the articulation matrix in Appendix 1.
E. Salisbury University shall provide a Checklist for students as a planning tool for completing necessary coursework required for the Bachelor of Science in Social Work major in Appendix 2, attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
F. Students intending to transfer to Salisbury University should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
G. Students are subject to all specific policies pertaining to students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Science in Social Work.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Articulation Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its incorporated appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from August 2019 to August 2024.
B. Either party may terminate this Agreement with notice to the other Party, pursuant to Section III.G below. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Parties shall develop a process that will reasonably allow students admitted to and enrolled in joint programming to continue their studies. Any student who is enrolled at the time of termination shall be able to continue and during that time the obligations of the institutions shall continue if required.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in an Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release.
E. The Parties shall publicize this Articulation Agreement on their respective websites, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, both Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements. Both Parties reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall give to the other reasonable notice and details of changes to this articulation Agreement and other changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement. Further, neither Party will terminate this Agreement at a time that would deter a “cohort-in-progress” from completing graduation within the originally designated timeframe.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University
Richard T. Wilkens
Associate Provost
Holloway Hall 242
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
rwilkens@salisbury.edu
(410) 543-6022
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other party.
J. Either institution may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. Both Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email.
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Michael H. Gavin, Ph.D.
Vice President of Learning
Apr 14, 2020
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs
Apr 15, 2020
PROGRAM ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
between
Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University
Associate of Science in Public Health Professions – Public Health
to
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
August 2022 through August 2027
This Program Articulation Agreement (“Agreement”), dated this 1st day of August 2022, is by and between Anne Arundel Community College, a community college located in Arnold, Maryland, and Salisbury University, a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and agency of the State of Maryland, located in Salisbury, Maryland (collectively, the “Parties” or “Institutions”). This Agreement sets forth the joint curricula and program requirements for the completion of the Associate of Science in Public Health Professions – Public Health from Anne Arundel Community College and the Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Salisbury University.
RECITALS
Whereas, Anne Arundel Community College and Salisbury University are committed to aligning curriculum to the expand educational opportunities and collaborative academic programming of their respective Institutions; and
Whereas, the Institutions are committed to providing a smooth transition for students wishing to earn an associate degree and a baccalaureate degree; and
Whereas, the intent of the Institutions is to avoid duplication of curricula, where appropriate, within articulated programs of studies; and
Whereas, the Institutions agree that the educational growth of students and the economic development of the community is better served through cooperative educational planning and optimal utilization of community resources.
Therefore, this Agreement commits the Parties to full support of an articulation process to deliver coursework for students, resulting in the Associate of Science in Public Health Professions – Public Health from Anne Arundel Community College and credit toward the Bachelor of Science in Public Health at Salisbury University. The Parties agree to the following:
I. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A. The Institutions agree to follow the joint program curriculum and course-by-course articulation delineated in Appendix 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
B. The Institutions will cooperate toward developing, disseminating, and presenting the articulated program information to students.
C. Students who have graduated from Anne Arundel Community College with an Associate of Science in Public Health Professions – Public Health must first apply for admission to Salisbury University. Once a completed admissions application is received, Anne Arundel Community College graduates who have completed the associate’s degree in Public Health Professions – Public Health, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher will be granted admission to Salisbury University as a Public Health major.
D. Salisbury University will accept the credits earned at Anne Arundel Community College which satisfy the Bachelor of Science in Public Health major requirements if the student has earned a grade of C or better in the courses eligible for transfer, as set forth in the Articulation Pathway set forth in Appendix 1.
E. Students intending to transfer to Salisbury University should apply for admission by the priority deadline for the semester for which they intend to enroll.
F. Students admitted to the Salisbury University baccalaureate degree program in Bachelor of Science in Public Health are subject to the institution’s policies pertaining to students.
II. TERM
A. The term of this Articulation Agreement commences as of the date set forth in the introductory paragraph of this Agreement. This Agreement is based on the present curricula contained in this document and its incorporated appendices, and is effective for a five-year period from August 2022 to August 2027, after which the Agreement will automatically renew for one-year periods unless terminated by one of the Parties.
B. Either Party may terminate this Agreement with written notice to the other Party. Termination or expiration of this Agreement will not affect a student’s ability to continue and complete their studies.
III. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Each Institution is responsible for the administration of its respective courses, including content, requirements, faculty and student services (to include, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, class registration, etc.).
B. When enrolled in a Salisbury University course, the student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Salisbury University students. When enrolled in an Anne Arundel Community College course, a student is subject to all policies and procedures applicable to Anne Arundel Community College students. Additional joint policies and procedures may be adopted and implemented at the discretion of both Parties.
C. The Parties recognize that course scheduling beyond the associate’s degree level resides exclusively with Salisbury University and will be coordinated with Anne Arundel Community College by the designated Salisbury University representative.
D. The disclosure of information about individual students is limited by the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Parties agree that release of student educational records to the other Party is conditioned upon the submission of a signed agreement by the student authorizing such release, unless an exception to FERPA applies.
E. The Parties shall publicize this Articulation Agreement on their respective websites, and other materials as appropriate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, neither Party may use the names or marks of the other without the prior written approval of the other Party.
F. The Parties shall inform students in their respective programs of the complementary program opportunities available at each other’s respective Institution, support each other’s marketing efforts toward the same, and encourage such students to apply to programs consistent with an individual student’s interests.
G. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Parties retain full authority over their respective courses, programs, and requirements, and reserve the right to make changes to their respective courses, programs, and requirements. However, each Party shall provide reasonable notice and details of any such changes in its courses, programs, and requirements that may affect this Agreement.
H. The Parties designate the following persons as their respective representatives to coordinate and manage the activities under this Agreement:
Anne Arundel Community College
Marcus Wright
Director of Transfer, Articulation, and Career Alignment
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
mwright22@aacc.edu
(410) 777-2777
Salisbury University
Amy Benjamin
Director for Satellite and Affiliate Operations
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
asbenjamin@salisbury.edu
(410) 546-5979
I. The designated representatives shall meet as needed, at a mutually agreeable time and location, to discuss various collaborations and other topics of interest to either Institution. A Party may change its representative by giving notice to the other Party.
J. The Institutions may at any time recommend changes to this Agreement. The Institutions reserve the right to modify the programs as deemed necessary and agree to inform the appropriate representatives of the other Institution of recommended changes. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both Parties.
K. All notices under this Agreement must be in writing; delivered in person, by U.S. mail or by email. Notice shall be effective upon receipt to the person to whom it was addressed or three (3) days after notice was sent, whichever is earlier. Notices shall be provided to the individuals listed below. Either Party may change the notice address set forth in this Agreement by providing notice to the other Party.
To AACC:
Anne Arundel Community College
General Counsel
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Email: generalcounsel@aacc.edu
and
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
Email: tcmillner@aacc.edu
To Salisbury:
Salisbury University
General Counsel
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Email: katreber@salisbury.edu
and
Karen Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Email: provost@salisbury.edu
L. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to form a joint venture between the Parties. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create rights or benefits for any person or entity other than the Parties.
M. This Agreement integrates the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any and all prior and/or contemporaneous agreements between the Parties, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
N. This Agreement shall be enforced only in a court of competent jurisdiction within the State of Maryland. This Agreement, and all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise shall be governed in all respects by the laws of Maryland, without reference to its conflicts of law
O. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which, when so executed and delivered, will be deemed an original, and all of which will constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed electronically. If signing electronically, the signatory for each Party acknowledges and agrees that by physically signing and returning the signed Agreement electronically or applying an electronic signature, the signatory for each Party consents to signing this Agreement electronically with an intent to be bound by its terms. The signatory for each Party agrees that the electronic signature appearing on this Agreement is the same as a handwritten signature for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. The signatory for each Party understands that if the signatory does not wish to sign electronically, the signatory may print and sign this Agreement and return it to the other Party. A copy of the Agreement will be sent to the other Party after execution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized officials.
Anne Arundel Community College
Tanya Millner, Ed.D.
Provost/Vice President for Learning
7/12/2022
Salisbury University
Karen L. Olmstead, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
7/9/2022