KICA

Agreement Opens Pathway to Private Higher Education

Last September the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees (KACCT) and the Kansas Independent Colleges Association (KICA) announced a groundbreaking agreement that will pave the way for students to seamlessly transfer from any Kansas community college to any Kansas nonprofit college or university.

Under the agreement, a student receiving an Associate of Arts OR Science degree from any community college in Kansas will be seen as having fulfilled the general education requirements of any independent institution in the state, enrolling them as a junior at their new school. This will allow more students to graduate on time with less cost.

“Across the country, debate rages on about college access and affordability,” said KICA President Matthew Lindsey. “We believe KICA and KACCT have developed a forward-thinking and sustainable resource to demonstrate to Kansans that we are leading the way.”

KACCT Executive Director Heather Morgan praised the partnership, stating she appreciates “the student opportunities [the agreement] provides and the potential for additional partnerships to benefit Kansas students. This transfer agreement is a key link to ongoing student success and advancement.”

Success Highlights Winter and Spring Sports Seasons

Over the winter our Grizzly basketball teams had very successful seasons, with the women’s team reaching the semifinals of the Region VI tournament. The men’s team won the Region VI tournament, earning a spot in the NJCAA Tournament as the #10 seed. They defeated #23 seed Roane State Community College in the first round 85-66, but fell in the second round to the defending NJCAA tournament champions Northwest Florida State College 71-59.

The spring sports season is now in full swing, with Rose Hill’s Andrew Leck earning All-America honors at the 2023 NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in March as a member of two relay teams. The Grizzly softball team is off to a strong start with a 35-10 record; the baseball team is currently holding a 28-18 record with two Butler County residents on the roster, pitchers Jake Shaults of Towanda and Dayton Pelfrey of Andover.