Guaranteed Pathway Program Agreement Between WGU Texas and Del Mar College For the RN to BSN and RN to MSN Nursing Degrees WGU Texas and Del Mar College, recognizing the need to facilitate the admission oftransfer students from public colleges to WGU Texas as they pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing, resolve to adopt this Guaranteed Pathway Program Agreement. Students who do not meet the admissions standards described herein may still apply and will be considered for admission, although it is not guaranteed. The Guaranteed Pathway Program is a dual admissionprogram for nursing students and maps courseworkfrom an associate's degree and RN licensureto one of three WGU Texas degrees: B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN), M.S. Nursing - Education(RN to MSN Option),or M.S. Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option). The bachelor's and master's degrees relevantto this Agreement and offered by WGU Texas are described below: The B.S. Nursing(RN to BSN) is a degreeprogramfor students who have completed an associate's degree or diploma in nursing and hold an unencumbered RN license seeking to earn a bachelor's degree. The program requires a minimum of 90 hours of mentor-guided field experience in a qualified community health services setting, such as a public health department or clinic plus a clinical leadership experience conducted in their place of work. The M.S.Nursing- Education degree (RNto MSN Option) is a program for RN's who want to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Prospective students must have completed an associate's degree or diploma in nursing and hold an unencumbered RN license. This programis designed to provide RN's with the knowledge and skills to become an effective, credible nurse educator. The M.S. Nursing - Leadership and Management degree (RNto MSN Option) is a program for RN's who wantto earn botha bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Prospective students must have completed an associate's degree or diplomain nursing and hold an unencumbered RN license. This program is designed to provide RN's with the knowledge and skills to become an effective and credible leader ofnurses. General Admission Requirements and Eligibility: To be guaranteedadmission to WGU Texas under this Agreement, the applicant must be a currently admitted student in Del Mar College nursing program, graduate with an associate's degree in nursing, have an active RN license, and meet the WGU admission requirements outlined below. Students must: 1. Complete an admission applicationto Del Mar College and be admitted to a Del Mar College Associate Degree Nursing program. Page 1
2. Ifinterested in WGU Texas Guarantee Pathway Program, the student must indicate their desire to participate by completing and submitting a WGU Texas application for admission. 3. Complete an intake interview (via telephone) with a WGU Enrollment counselor. 4. Submit official transcripts for all academic work completed. 5. Earn an associate of applied science in nursing. 6. Provide evidence of a current, unencumbered U.S. license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). 7. Provide evidence of current employment in a position that requires use ofnursing knowledge and expertise. Volunteer opportunities using nursing knowledge and experience will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis. 8. Submit to a criminal background check or provide evidence ofa criminal background check conducted in the 12-month period prior to the date ofthe application for admission. 9. Qualified Del Mar College students can enroll monthly at WGU Texas. Students accepted to WGU Texas under the terms of this Agreement may expect the following: 1. Students will be admitted into either the RN to BSN or into the RN to MSN nursing degree programs. 2. Students will receive the same consideration as native WGU students for registration, financial aid, and any other opportunities open to native students with senior standing. 3. Credits fi*om Del Mar College that are transferable to WGU Texas degree programs are specified in the Transfer Articulation Agreement between the Texas Associationof Community Colleges (TACC) and WGU Texas. 4. Students will take the WGU readiness assessment. Though the readiness assessment is not a condition ofadmission, it will be used for coimseling and academic support services. Benefits of the Guaranteed Pathway Program for students: 1. Guaranteed admission to a nursing bachelor's or master's degree at WGU Texas. 2. Advising fi*om Del Mar College admission counselors regarding Del Mar College Nursing program requirements and advising from WGU Texas enrollment counselors on WGU Nursing program requirements to help ensure a smooth transition between institutions. 3. Application fee for prospective students will be waived. Page 2
Table 1: WGU Texas and Del Mar College Courses The RN to BSN program at WGU Texas requires 120 Competency Units (CU) WGU Texas General Education Requirements m oundations of College lathematics ngiish Composition Elements ofeffective Communication US History I Introduction to Humanities /GU Texas CU Accepted Lequirement Satisfied (RS) with las Nursing Degree.S AAS Nursing Degree TR credit if SPCH 1311 or comparable is transcripted TR credit if comparable History course is transcripted )RAM 1310, 1330, 1351, 1352, 2331, 2361, 2362, 2366; ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2342, 2343, 2351; HUMA 1301, 1302; MUSI 1301, 1306, 1308, 1309, 1310; PHIL 1301, 1304, 2306, 2321 exas Community Colleges WGU Texas CU Accepted iochemistry -luman Growth and Development Across the ^ifespan Psychology CHEM 1406 t.s AAS Nursing Degree (Psych ;314) NLS AAS Nursing Degree (Psych 301) Issues in Behavioral Science TR credit ifsociology or Anthropology courses are transcripted Introduction to Anatomy and RS AAS Nursing Degree Physiology uman Physiology.S AAS Nursing Degree li
II Jiatomy and Physiology aboratory Clinical Microbiology Clinical Microbiology Laboratory lli S AAS Nursing Degree S AAS Nursing Degree S AAS Nursing Degree 2CU 1 CU All Nursing clinical courses RS Unencumbered Texas Nursing leading to licensure as an RN License 50 CU 'otal Transfer Credits 77 conhrmed by AAS degree; Completion +12 additional if transcripted 80 CU 9CU WGU Texas Nursing BSN ICore No Transfers; No Equivalents; all must be taken with WGU Texas utrition for a Contemporary Society ealth Assessment pplied Healthcare Statistics and Analysis Care ofthe Older Adult Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership Community Health Nursing & Population Assessment Community Health Nursing Clinical Practicum* rofessional Roles and Values vidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research Information Management and the Application oftechnology rofessional Portfolio and Leadership Experience* otal WGU Texas BSN Core 3 CU 3 CU 2CU 2CU 31 CU *Clinical requirement Page 4
Responsibilities ofdel Mar College: 1. Disseminate information to Del Mar College nursing students regarding the general conditions ofthis Agreement. Those provisions include the conditions for guaranteed admission to WGU Texas. This Agreement will be posted on the Del Mar College website to be utilized by Del Mar College students, faculty and staff. 2. WGU Texas will provide Guaranteed Pathway Program information for Del Mar College students, faculty and staffmembers in addition to admission offices ofall campuses. 3. Conmiunicate with Western Governors University representatives including the Chief Nursing Officer to discuss changes, as needed which might impact or alter this Agreement. 4. Collaborate with WGU Texas to promote the Guaranteed Pathway Program among prospective and current Del Mar College students. Responsibilities ofwgu Texas: 1. Admit Guaranteed Pathway students to WGU Texas programs as specified in this Agreement. 2. Provide academic advising services to Guaranteed Pathway students to assist students in making a smooth transition from the Del Mar College to WGU Texas. 3. Collaborate with Del Mar College to promote the Guaranteed Pathway Program among students. Responsibilities ofthe Student: 1. Know and understand the requirements for the nursing major at WGU Texas. 2. Adhere to the application and admission requirements ofwgu Texas and the Guaranteed Pathway Program. Review of the Guaranteed Pathway Program: 1. Del Mar College will designate officials who will be responsible for all aspects ofthe Guaranteed Pathway Program at Del Mar College. WGU Texas will designate individuals responsible for all aspects ofthe Guaranteed Pathway Program at WGU Texas. a. Representing Del Mar College will be Interim Vice Chancellor ofacademic Affairs, Director of Health Occupations, Associate Vice Chancellor of Marketing & Commimication and Director ofadmissions. b. Representing WGU Texas will be the WGU Texas Community Relations Manager, Public Relations Manager, Western Governors University Provost, National Director ofnursing, and the Enrollment - Operations Manager. 2. WGU reserves the right to deny admission to the Guaranteed Pathway Program or to WGU Texas programs to any applicant who does not meet the requirements set forth in this Agreement. WGU Texas also reserves the right to make adjust its curriculum, and admissions requirements as needed based on program outcome data, accreditation and regulatory requirements but will communicate such changes at least 60 days in advance to Del Mar College with information about how those changes can be best accommodated or phased in for students. Page 5
3. Both parties will promote and market, in collaboration with each other, the conditions of the Guaranteed Pathway Program to internal and external stakeholders. The Guaranteed Pathway Program will remam in effect until terminated by either party upon written notice to the other party ofan intention to terminate. Chancellor WGU Texas TINEZ III, J.D DR. MARK ESCAMILLA President Del Mar College Date (f/l3//4 Date Page 6