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2007-2008 Statewide Update Presented by ATAC Facilitator. Contents. Progress of APASC Goals New ATFs TOCC in AzCAS AP/CLEP Approvals 4 th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation ATASS Evaluation Conclusions Recommendations. Progress of APASC Goals.
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Contents • Progress of APASC Goals • New ATFs • TOCC in AzCAS • AP/CLEP Approvals • 4th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation • ATASS Evaluation • Conclusions • Recommendations
Progress of APASC Goals • Continuous Improvement of effectiveness of the ATF system • APASC subcommittee established and met. They will review the following: • Current configuration (enlist ATF input) • Consider new ATFs for majors not currently included • Revise guidelines to establish new ATFs
Progress of APASC Goals(cont’d) • Assess and improve effectiveness of the Transfer Model • Hezel Associates contracted to perform system evaluation • Report online • Recommendations included in this PowerPoint
Progress of APASC Goals(cont’d) • Effective administration of ATASS • APASC and JCC continue to oversee the ATASS functions • Hezel recommendations will be implemented • FY 2009 Budget approved ($865,584)
Progress of APASC Goals (cont’d) • Effective communication regarding ATASS to relevant constituents • APASC Communication Subcommittee is working on a DVD and companion brochure to provide to all Arizona high schools (and will be placed online) targeted toward high school juniors. • Will review the ATASS Newsletter as tool to communicate with discipline specific and non-discipline specific ATFs.
Progress of APASC Goals(cont’d) • Effective support of ATASS by state-of-the-art technology • ATASS technology staff: • CAS: Andy Beier, Rebecca McKay and Bryant Castaneda • ASSIST: Melinda Gebel, Caryl DuBrock and Dan Moore • Budget annually includes funds for server upgrades
Two New ATFs APASC approved two new ATFs at their April 2007 meeting: • Women’s Studies • Parks and Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Management
TOCC in AzCAS Tohono O’odham Community College is being added to the CEG and other appropriate components of AzCAS • TOCC courses have an effective date of Fall 2007 • Prior to that time, the equivalencies are exactly like Pima Community College’s
AP/CLEP Approvals APASC approved ATF agreed upon cut-scores, to be effective Fall 2008, for the following exams: • Languages (AP) French, German, Spanish & Latin • Sociology (CLEP) • Physics (AP)
4th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation 4th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation • July 29-31, 2007 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel • Approximately 200 participants • Brought together policy makers, researchers and practitioners working to enhance the transfer culture nationally • Arizona had three presentations: • Developing an “Upside Down 2+2” • Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes: A Grassroots Effort • Statewide Post-Secondary Learning Outcomes (Languages ATF)
Student Planning Guides • Currently students enter each course by hand into planning guide • Contract signed with Interface Management Systems (IMS) • APASC will pay for license and interfaces • Courses will import automatically • Simplifies the process to develop planning guide • Anticipate simplicity will increase use
ATASS Evaluation Hezel Associates concluded the evaluation of ATASS. Process included: • Surveys • Focus groups • Analysis of student data in the ASSIST database • Review of transfer website • For details see: http://az.transfer.org/cas/admin/index.html
Conclusions • The Arizona transfer system is working well, at least functionally • Stakeholders are generally satisfied • Large scale changes are not necessary
Hezel Recommendations • Sponsor campaign to increase student awareness 2. Provide additional and on-going training to advisors 3. Improve and increase communications between community colleges and universities
Hezel Recommendations(cont’d) • Streamline the system and components • Redesign AzCAS website as a portal for all, especially students • Update all information and resources in a timely manner when changes are made.
Hezel Recommendations (cont’d) • Standardize administrative processes related to transfer system • Universities should create student-oriented transfer centers or offices • Community college applications should include early alert system focusing on returning students
APASC Meeting Dates and Locations 2007-2008 • September 7, 2007 at NAU • November 16, 2007 at ASU • February 15, 2008 at MCCD • April 18, 2008 at Pima