University of Southern Maine

Central Maine Technical College (CMTC) and the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College (LAC) have recently updated and expanded their formal articulation agreements. Under these agreements, students who complete an associate degree in one of 12 different programs at CMTC can be accepted with advanced standing at LAC. These agreements not only facilitate the transfer of credits from CMTC to LAC but also enable students to choose electives at CMTC that will meet USM core curriculum requirements. “We want to make the transfer process between our institutions as simple and seamless as possible,” said Roger Philippon, Assistant Dean for Student and Community Affairs. “This is on more step in providing an academic and career ladder for those students who wish to further their education.” The two institutions also collaborate in offering a minor in Information Systems to LAC students. LAC students take three of the required courses for this minor, Networks I and II and Introduction to PC Repair at CMTC. “Since we already offer these courses as part of our degree program in Computer Technology, it makes sense for us to make them available to LAC students who wish to complete this minor,” added Pat Vampatella, Dean of Academic Affairs at CMTC. “We are always looking for ways to work together to expand educational opportunities.”