Articulation & Transfer- What’s the difference and how are they used in curriculum review

1. Presented by: Aimee Tran, Saddleback CollegeKaren Daar, Los Angeles Valley College Sam Foster, ASCCC South Representative There’s a difference? Oh yes there is! Join us to learn more about the important role of Articulation Officers and how they support faculty in curriculum. Topics include balance of degree, TMCs (AAM, GECC, BCT), C-ID, 51% articulation, challenges and best practices. Articulation & Transfer- What’s the difference and how are they used in curriculum review

2. Articulation & Transfer- What’s the difference? ARTICULATION “Articulation, or more specifically course articulation, is the process of comparing the content of courses that are transferred between postsecondary institutions. In other words, course articulation is the process by which one institution matches its courses or requirements to course work completed at another institution. Students use course articulation to assure that courses they complete will not have to be repeated at the institution to which they are transferring.” Wikipedia “The act of forging an articulation represents the commitment each institution makes towards their transfer students.” AACRAO CCC Articulation includes CSU GE, IGETC articulation agreements, transfer credit courses & C-ID. Which comes first? TRANSFER Courses that are designated as baccalaureate level credit. Students who successfully complete these courses are able to “take credits with them” to a transfer institution.

3. Why is Articulation and Transfer important for students? • Eases the transition from one educational level to another • Eliminates coursework duplication • Reduces educational expenses • Offers incentives to continue education at a more advanced level • Encourages educational goal setting Vision for Success Goal #2- Increase by 35% the number of CCC students system-wide transferring annually to a UC or CSU.

4. Articulation Officers (just a short list) Did you know: 85% of AOs are Faculty- majority are Counselors! Also known as AO Play a critical role in assuring that curriculum development is not only done effectively but is also done in the best interest of students. Is knowledgeable about transfer requirements. Key consultant to faculty and the curriculum committee on how curriculum proposals can affect course to course articulation and acceptance of courses for general education credit by receiving institutions. Is responsible for assuring that courses are submitted for articulation, IGETC, CSU GE, CID for review and approval and TMC development. Are critical for ensuring the transfer mission of the college.

5. Types of Articulation • CSU transferable courses • UC transferable courses • General Education for CSU GE and IGETC • Lower Division Major Preparation at CSUs/UCs = Articulation Agreements • C-ID (Course Identification Numbering System) for TMCs (ADT)

6. 1. About CSU transferable courses • Local Curriculum determines if course is baccalaureate level for CSU http://www.calstate.edu/app/geac/documents/ge-reviewers-guiding-notes.pdf • Course can transfer as elective credit • Request CSU articulation for course to course and/or major requirement • Course can be submitted for C-ID descriptor • Course can be locally numbered CSU transferable

7. 2. About UC transferable courses • University of California Office of the President (UCOP) determines if course is UC transferable. • Course has to go through an annual submission process called UCTCAin assigned month: June, July or August. Once a year opportunity. Decisions are received in October. • Once approved, course can transfer as elective credit • Course must be UC transferable (UCTCA approved) before AO can: • Submit for articulation requests for course to course and major requirement • Submit for IGETC • Things to consider • Is your course offered as a comparable lower division course at a UC? • Is this course appropriate per the UCOP guidelines for UC TCA submission? https://www.ucop.edu/transfer-articulation/transferable-course-agreements/index.html • Do similar courses offered at a CCC have UC transfer approval? IGETC = Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum UCTCA = UC Transferable Course Agreement

8. 3. General Education: CSU GE & IGETC Best Practice Getting courses approved for all 3 GE patterns (including local GE, if appropriate) gives students the maximum utility when selecting courses and transferring. • Approved GE courses fulfill the lower division GE requirements (37-39 units) at CSU and UC. • AO works with faculty to determine appropriateness of GE submission- course content must be broad, not major specific and must fit within the guidelines set forth by the CSU and UC: “Guiding Notes for GE” http://www.calstate.edu/app/geac/documents/ge-reviewers-guiding-notes.pdf • Course submission is once a year in December. Decisions are returned in the spring semester (April/May) for effective Fall 20XX term.

9. 4. Lower Division Course to Course & Major Preparation for Transfer = Articulation Agreements • Articulation agreements are found on www.assist.org • AO will initiate articulation requests on behalf of faculty: • Faculty review articulation agreements on www.ASSIST.org and see a missing equivalent course • Faculty feel another course is a better match • Faculty develop a new course for lower division major preparation • What types of courses can be articulated at CSU/UC? • Courses in lower division major preparation • Course to course articulation • C-ID approved courses

10. 5. C-ID: Course Identification Numbering System www.c-id.net • Course numbering process to ease the transfer and articulation burdens in California’s higher educational institutions. • Courses with approved C-ID designation will articulate with any other CCC course with the same designation for course content credit. • In addition to the community college to community college articulation, a course with a C-ID course designation will articulate to four-year universities that have approved articulation with that C-ID designation.   • Faculty and AO review C-ID descriptor, align CORto descriptor. AO submits COR to C-ID. If a course is denied or conditionally approved, AO will work with faculty to revise COR and resubmit. • C-ID approved courses are the foundation of the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) that builds our Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT) • TMCs comprise of mostly C-ID approved courses. Exceptions are noted: AAM, BCT, GECC. • CO will honor TMCs that have C-ID submitted courses with “pending” status, minimum 45 days or longer (all disciplines) COR= Course Outline of Record

11. COCI Submission required for TMC: AAM, BCT & GECC AOs support discipline faculty by providing course information that is neededd.

12. 51% Articulation AOs support discipline faculty by providing course information that is needed. Program development For PROGRAMS that declare “LOCAL & TRANSFER” PCAH 6th“ASSIST documentation verifying that a majority (51% or greater) of the required courses in the program are articulated for the major (AAM) at the single baccalaureate institutions to which the program’s students are likely to transfer.” AKA 51% documentation- what does it mean? 51% of the courses in YOUR PROGRAM, must be articulation at one CSU or UC. Example: Your program has 8 courses- you must find 5 of those courses articulated at one CSU/UC as shown in ASSIST. Best Practice: Consult with AO during preplanning!

13. Articulation and Transfer is complex! From acronyms to “the process” of external submissions and deadlines— get your Articulation Officer on speed dial! Articulation Officers welcome faculty questions and are here to support you! • Resources • Acronyms (PCAH 6thedition) https://www.cccco.edu/-/media/CCCCO-Website/About-Us/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/Academic-Affairs/What-we-do/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Unit/Files/PCAH6thEditionJuly_FINAL_pdf.ashx • TMCs (new website!) • https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Curriculum-and-Instruction-Unit/Templates-For-Approved-Transfer-Model-Curriculum • Reciprocityhttp://www.sb1440.org/Portals/4/sb1440home/Counseling/Training%20Resources/Reciprocity%20v1.pdf AAM AP BCT IGETC Local GE C-ID AA-T UCOP 51% Reciprocity ADT Title 5 ASSIST TMC Double Counting Catalog rights UCTCA CSU GE CSU/UC transferable Major preparation TMC Pass Along GECC AS-T

14. CONTACTS:Aimee Tran- Articulation Officer, Saddleback CollegeKaren Daar- VP of Academic Affairs, Los Angeles Valley CollegeSam Foster- ASCCC South Representative Best Practices Challenges Questions