There’s this ongoing discussion out there in higher education wonky circles: Is college a place you go so you can make more money, or is it a place you go so you can be a more well-rounded person?
Yes.
It’s both.
You go to college so you’ll have a clue why Plato was so obsessed with a dark cave, but you also go so you can land a good gig when you’re done, make a few bucks, and contribute something valuable to the world around you.
The College of Southern Nevada is, for the most part, a two-year school. Students either earn an associate’s degree, or they earn enough credits to transfer to a four-year institution. Sometimes, the rules can be a little tricky about what transfers and what doesn’t.
It’s not easy. We know that. Which is why we’re trying to remove any obstacles we can find that shouldn’t be there.
So, this past Tuesday, we announced a new agreement with Nevada State College that will put NSC transfer advisors on site at all three of CSN’s main campuses.
“One of the primary missions of a community college is to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution,” said CSN President Mike Richards. “This transfer office will ensure that students move smoothly from a two-year program to a four-year program. We take that very seriously at CSN, and I know Nevada State takes it seriously too.”
The arrangement is similar to one we share with UNLV, which also houses transfer advisors on our campuses.
NSC President Bart Patterson noted the regional and statewide benefits of having more college graduates in the state. “It’s really important for students in southern Nevada coming out of the Clark County School District to be successful in higher education,” he said.
CSN students can schedule appointments by visiting https://nscaac.clickbook.net/