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Wade Bruton
An agreement between UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College provides a seamless transition for students in 49er Next, as they enroll at the University after earning an associate degree. 49er Next was signed into action last fall by the two institutions’ leaders, Kandi Deitemyer and Philip L. Dubois, at a news conference at UNC Charlotte Center City. Several other North Carolina community colleges have expressed interest in becoming 49er Next partners.
UNC Charlotte’s plan to increase graduation rates draws national acclaim 36 UNC CHARLOTTE magazine
| Winter 2020
BY PHILLIP BROWN
“We recognize the importance of a college degree for jobs of the future and want every student to finish what they start. As a public university committed to access and equity, UNC Charlotte wants to do its part to lessen the student debt burden by ensuring our University’s processes do not impede students from moving toward timely completion of their degrees.” Joan Lorden, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs With more U.S. jobs shifting to workers with at least a bachelor’s degree—in an environment where only 33 percent of American workers hold a bachelor’s degree or higher—UNC Charlotte is committed to providing access to higher education to all deserving students so they can thrive in the current “college economy.”
