Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and Lenoir Community College (LCC) in North Carolina have established a new partnership to expand access to aviation education.
Under a new agreement, students enrolled in LCC’s aviation management and career pilot technology program may apply for co-admission to ECSU’s bachelor’s degree in aviation science. After completing their associate degree, students can transfer to ECSU with options to continue on campus or online. Co-admitted students have the option to complete flight instruction with ECSU flight instructors and aircraft while using classrooms and study spaces, aviation training devices, and aircraft available at LCC’s Aviation Center for Excellence.
“This partnership creates an incredible opportunity for students in Lenoir, Greene, and Jones counties and throughout eastern North Carolina,” said LCC President Rusty Hunt. “Students can begin their aviation education at LCC, train right here at the Aviation Center for Excellence, and have a clear pathway to continue toward a four-year degree with Elizabeth City State University.”
Speaking to the new partnership, ECSU Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove, Sr., added, “It really comes down to how a two-year school and a four-year school meet the needs of students, whether their desire is to complete an associate degree or go on to earn a four-year degree. It’s really providing pathways to careers for students. That’s what we’re all about here in the state of North Carolina: providing career opportunities for students and, hopefully, seeing those students stay in our state, contribute to its economic development, and add to our growing workforce.”
