Approved+Pathway

1. Includes minimum of 3 secondary level credits 2. Includes a work-based element 3. Consists of a sequence introductory level, technical level, and application level courses.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, by and between //__Maize Senior High in Maize, KS__// and //__Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS__// is made to provide students enrolling in the //__Maize Senior High School Hospitality and Tourism Cluster__// the option to earn an //__Hotel Restaurant Management/ Hospitality Management Bachelors of Science.__// through //__The College of Human Ecology through Kansas State University__//. It is the intent of this cooperative effort to provide the student with a non-duplicative program of study leading to enhanced employment opportunities.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by and between the parties as follows:

1. The //__B.S of HRM__// in //__Hospitality Management__// may be granted through the //__Kansas State University__// joint agreement. The awarding of such a degree is contingent upon the joint cooperation of the specific program by the two institutions.

//__ 2. Maize Senior High School __// will provide the courses listed on the attached Program of Study / Course Sequence form//.//

//__ 3. Kansas State University __// will provide the courses listed on the attached Program of Study / Course Sequence form.

4. Any courses articulated for Advanced Placement Credit are outlined in the table below. Restrictions for Advanced Placement Credit include: Credit will be posted on the college/university transcript as Advanced Placement Credit. The college/university course name will appear on the transcript. Advanced Placement credit will only be given for a final grade of “C” or better. The grade will be posted as “P”. Credit will be posted after 12 additional hours of //__Name of college__// have been successfully completed. No fee will be assessed for the credit. Credits may not apply toward the college/university residency requirement. A maximum of 12 credit hours of technical courses will be accepted for Advanced Placement Credit.


 *  ** Secondary Technical Course(s) ** ||  ** College Technical Course(s) **  ||  ** Credit Hours **  ||

|| ** Secondary Academic Course(s) **
 * ** College Academic (General Education) Course(s) ** || ** Credit Hours ** ||

5. Both parties may advertise the programs and will jointly advise the students that this option is available to them.

6. Students must complete a minimum of __45__ hours of technical education coursework and a minimum of __15__ credit hours of general education coursework with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better to be eligible for an Associate Degree //(This can be changed to fit the requirements of the college)//

7. This agreement may be revised/modified by mutual agreement as needed, or in the event of cancellation, discontinuance or disapproval of any course or program by the Kansas State Department of Education or the Kansas Board of Regents. 8. Both parties agree to evaluate this program on an annual basis and in the context of student benefits, program efficiency, and effectiveness.

9. This agreement shall begin //__Date__//.

10. This agreement is subject to change or cancellation by the Legislature at any time in accordance with Article 6, Section 5 of the Kansas Constitution.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties accept and approve THIS AGREEMENT. __ Secondary Institution Representative Date __
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College Representative Date