Yavapai College and Mid-State Technical College formally signed an Articulation and Transfer Agreement establishing one of the first in the nation 3-year optimized degree pathway available to students to complete a 92-credit Bachelor of Applied Science in Business.
The signing ceremony was held in Wisconsin and immediately preceded Mid-State’s Transfer Fair, bringing together K–12 administrators, Advisory Committee members, business management and university transfer students, faculty, and community partners to witness the milestone partnership.
“We are proud to partner with Mid-State Technical College to create a seamless, structured pathway that supports student success across state lines,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College. “This agreement ensures students can transition with confidence, maintain momentum toward their bachelor’s degree, and benefit from a collaborative model focused on access, efficiency, and long-term opportunity.”
The agreement creates a clearly defined associate-to-bachelor progression model designed to reduce time-to-degree, protect transfer credits, and provide students with greater clarity and confidence in their academic plans.
Under the agreement, students who complete an Associates of Arts business pathway degree at Mid-State will transfer to Yavapai College with 33-credits in an academic year earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business degree.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to building clear, efficient pathways that help students reach their goals without unnecessary barriers,” said Dr. Shelly Mondeik, President of Mid-State Technical College. “When students choose Mid-State, they deserve to know their credits will count, their progress will be protected, and their path to a bachelor’s degree can be completed faster and more affordably. Establishing one of the first 3-year bachelor’s pathways in Wisconsin demonstrates how we continue to innovate on behalf of the students and communities we serve.”
Yavapai College operates seven campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, four baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about Yavapai College, visit www.yc.edu.
Mid-State is one of 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System, offering high-demand associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeship training, customized workforce training, and industry certifications. The College district serves a resident population of over 171,000, with campuses in Adams, Marshfield, Stevens Point, and Wisconsin Rapids. Mid-State is also home to the Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETA®) Center, central Wisconsin’s premier Healthcare Simulation Center, and the LEAD Center, supporting leadership growth. Thanks to a caring environment, state-of-the-art technology, and faculty with professional experience in the fields they teach, Mid-State graduates gain the real-world skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence they need for an in-demand career. Visit the College’s website at mstc.edu/news.
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From left: Andrea Riffel, Yavapai College Director of Retention Advising; Dr. Lauri Dreher, Yavapai College Associate Dean of Articulation and Academic Partnerships; Dr. Shelly Mondeik, Mid-State Technical College President; Dr. Chris Severson, Mid-State Technical College Vice President of Academics.
