Robbins University Center Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the innovative Robbins University Center.
In addition to providing a local presence for multiple institutions and baccalaureate programs that are not currently accessible to area residents, the Robbins University Center will provide efficient use of financial and human resources through shared classrooms, meeting space, and offices provided at the Elizabethtown campus of ECTC. Partner institutions will offer degree programs that align with workforce demand and the additional support of Transfer Advising will help ensure a seamless transition for students from associate to bachelor’s programs, which saves them time and money toward their degrees.
The collaboration of postsecondary institutions will reduce costs for students who pursue high-demand baccalaureate programming. Depending on their living arrangements and program of study, students can save an average of $40,000-$65,000 through the duration of their four year education by completing bachelor’s degrees close to home. The development of transfer pathways can reduce the time it takes for students to complete degrees and helps prevent students from spending money on unnecessary courses.
The Robbins University Center is located on the first floor of the Student Center.
As the Central Kentucky region experiences economic growth, local employers are increasingly challenged to find and retain talent to expand their businesses. The Robbins University Center will provide a cost-effective option for students seeking Baccalaureate degrees and allow ECTC to connect companies with a pipeline of prospective employees. The rigor of completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees combined with the alignment to in-demand career fields and soft skill training provided by the Robbins University Center will create a seamless connection between our business community and the well-rounded employees they are desperately seeking. The degree pathways offered will support a variety of business functions that are needed for employers to grow, such as management, technology, human resources, and organizational leadership. The addition of degrees in areas such as education, engineering, agriculture, and nursing will provide our region with a larger source of potential employees who are more likely to stay in the community upon graduation.
Course delivery will vary by institution and degree program. Classes will be offered through traditional in-person instruction, interactive television, web-enhanced, and online delivery modes. The Robbins University Center will offer additional support services to all enrolled students to enhance their learning experience. In order to be a Robbins University Center partner institution, the partner institution must have some academic component in person with 25% of course work in person preferred.
In addition to expanding educational opportunities for our community, our partner institution will help ECTC’s ability to provide:
- Assistance with admissions, scholarships, and financial aid applications
- Transfer Advising
- Workshops
Students pay tuition at the rate set by their respective college or university. Some institutions offer transfer scholarships to reduce the cost of degrees achieved through the Robbins University Center.
No, the institutions in which students are enrolled confer the degrees. The Robbins University Center is the convener of the resources to make these educational programs and support services more accessible.
Our Robbins University Center webpage will be updated as these agreements are confirmed. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s President’s Leadership Team reviews economic outlook data and gathers input from local employers to identify programs that are needed and initiates partnership conversations with potential Robbins University Center members.
