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Kalamazoo Valley, WMU Sign Agreement Leading to Smoother Degree Path for Students

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Monday, January 23, 2023

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU. The signing ceremony with the presidents and provosts from each institution was held at Kalamazoo Valley's Texas Township Campus.

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  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU.
  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University signed a new agreement today, paving the way for students to transfer more efficiently from Kalamazoo Valley to WMU.
  • This institutional articulation agreement is designed to help minimize credit loss and duplication of coursework—saving students time and money—as they transition from completing an associate degree program at Kalamazoo Valley to completing a bachelor's degree at Western.
  • The institution articulation agreement is designed for students who meet Michigan Transfer Agreement requirements and follow a prescribed plan leading to an associate degree at Kalamazoo Valley.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College to Offer One-Year General Automotive Service Certification

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).

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  • KALAMAZOO, Mich., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Beginning in winter semester 2019, Kalamazoo Valley is offering a one-year certificate program in General Automotive Service (GAS).
  • "This was driven by our local employers and advisory committee that are desperate for technicians at any skill level," said Kalamazoo Valley's Automotive Department Chair Doug Martin.
  • "It has led to a few agreements of understanding with employers that want to see their technicians progress and become more skilled.
  • For more information about the General Automotive Certificate, go to https://kvcc.smartcatalogiq.com/2018-2019/Catalog-Winter-Update/Programs... or contact Suzanne Gardner, sgardner1(at)kvcc(dot)edu.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum to Display American Chemical Society's National Historical Landmark Plaque

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

These activities are a collaboration among the Kalamazoo ACS Local Section, the ACS NHCL Subcommittee, Apjohn Group LLC, Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), Western Michigan University (WMU), Kalamazoo College (K-College), Pfizer, Inc., Zoetis, Inc., and local sponsors.

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  • These activities are a collaboration among the Kalamazoo ACS Local Section, the ACS NHCL Subcommittee, Apjohn Group LLC, Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM), Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), Western Michigan University (WMU), Kalamazoo College (K-College), Pfizer, Inc., Zoetis, Inc., and local sponsors.
  • "The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is proud to be able to offer a permanent home for the ACS National Historic Chemical Landmark plaque," said KVM Director Bill McElhone.
  • The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is operated by Kalamazoo Valley Community College and is governed by its Board of Trustees.
  • For more information about the American Chemical Society and the Landmark program, visit National Historic Chemical Landmark program, visit http://www.acs.org and http://www.acs.org/landmarks .