2009 Representatives from Alma College and Equatorialis University sign the articulation agreement between the schools: Provost Michael Selmon, President Saundra Tracy, Trustee Candace Dugen, Equatorialis University President Diego del Corral and Executive Director of Fundacion Natura Xavier Bustamante. As part of the agreement, qualified Equatorialis students who have completed three years of undergraduate work will be able to transfer to Alma College to complete their senior year on the Alma campus. Ecuadorian students who successfully complete all academic requirements will graduate with an Alma College degree.