Articulation Task Force (ATF) Host Training

1. Articulation Task Force(ATF)Host Training Institution Name 2008-2009

2. Overview of the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support System (ATASS) – Goals of the ATF • Implement the Arizona Transfer Model to ensure that community and tribal college students may transfer to Arizona public universities with maximum use of credit toward a baccalaureate degree • Anticipate and/or resolve transfer issues • Cooperatively exchange articulation information • Engage in statewide program and curriculum development and revision discussions • Discuss potential program partnerships and agreements • Build and maintain collaborative relationships in support of these goals

3. Overview of the NEW AZTransfer Website: www.aztransfer.com • Community College Students • University Students • Advisors Click on Faculty/Admin in the lower lefthand corner of the home page →

4. ATF Portal Pages • Each ATF has a portal page • A one-stop page for your ATF • Meeting information • Agenda • Link to past ATF Reports • Common Course Matrices • ATF CEG Pages • Contacts for your ATF • Major Guides for your discipline • Listserv address

5. ATF Meeting Materials • 30 days prior to meeting • Chair & host will receive instructional letter and sample agenda via email from articulation facilitator • ATAC facilitator will be copied on message • ATAC facilitator will contact chair to assist with meeting arrangements and coordinating agenda • ATF members will receive meeting announcement via email from the articulation facilitator • Following these messages, ATF chair should contact members via listserv and forward draft agenda • ATF chair should consult with meeting host regarding meeting arrangements

6. Role of ATF Host prior to ATF Meeting • Confirm date and time for the ATF meeting with chair, ATAC facilitator and articulation facilitator • Schedule room for meeting • Technology (computer, projector & Internet connection) required at ATF meetings • Coordinate parking arrangements • Provide map to meeting room, parking location, and lodging information to Chatlines application link or listserv • OPTIONAL – provide refreshments and/or lunch for ATF members

7. Role of ATF Host prior to ATF Meeting • If an individual requires Disability Support Services for a statewide meeting, the chair, host and articulation facilitator should be contacted at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting with information about the specific services needed. • After the 2 week window, the host institution and the articulation facilitator will make their ‘best effort’ to provide the services needed. • ATASS will fund any Disability Support Services that are needed at statewide transfer meetings. • If the individual requiring service cancels within 72 hours of the meeting, the individual’s institution must assume the costs of the services.

8. Role of ATF Host at ATF Meeting • Optional: ask an administrator to give a “Welcome” to your guests • Review “house keeping” items: location of restrooms; lunch plans; etc.

9. Contact Information for Statewide Staff • Ann Huber, M.Ed. Articulation Facilitator Ann.Huber@asu.edu 520-206-2163 • Mike Hensley, Ph.D. ATASS Business Analyst Michael.Hensley@asu.edu 928-317-6105