COLLABORATION AGREEMENTFairfax Community College and Shepherd University • November 16th, 2010
Contract Type FiledNovember 16th, 2010The purpose of this comprehensive collaboration agreement between Lord Fairfax Community College and Shepherd University is to create a "seamless web" of joint programs and services for students who choose to attend both institutions. The agreement builds on the belief shared by both institutions that a well-educated populace greatly serves the region. Consequently, it is in the best interests of the service communities to have the institutions minimize barriers and maximize student access and transfer to increase the number of associate and bachelor level programs that are well articulated and the number of students who pursue these opportunities. The specific objectives of the collaborative are to (1) better inform students of their many options as they consider attending both institutions, (2) enhance the process by which students are admitted into and transfer between the two institutions, (3) achieve increased effectiveness and student service by considering joint programs and ser