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Updates on the ATF Meetings from 2008-2009, including information on transfer policies, common numbering system, and baccalaureate degrees.
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Statewide UpdatesATF Meetings2008-2009 Presented by: ATAC Facilitator
APASC Voting Members 2008-2009 University MembersComm. College Members Dr. Ronald Pitt (NAU)* Dr. Jeanne Swarthout (Rural - NPC)* Dr. Todd Lutes (Univ. Rotating - UA) Dr. Suzanne Miles (Pima) Dr. David Young (ASU) Dr. Maria Harper Marinick (MCCD) Dr. Juan Garcia (UA) Dr. Kitty Corak (Rural- CCC) Stephanie Jacobson (ABOR) Jennie Scott (CC Mem at Lrg - Pima) * Co-chairs
APASC Projects • Interface Management System Interface – tool for students (made possible from ABOR-Prop 301 money) • Four schools have an implementation plan • Facilitates the ease of developing planning guides • Arizona Transfer Scholarships awarded • One time award from unused funds from the 4th Biennial Conference on Transfer and Articulation • One award per community college district (12) worth $595 per student
APASCProjects(cont’d) • DVD to be distributed Fall 2008 • Designed for high school students undecided about college and/or major • aztransfer.com/staytuned • Web Redesign • aztransfer.com – feedback appreciated • Individual ATF Portal Pages • Handbooks and training materials • CEG • Much more
APASCInformation • Transfer Back Process • Often students transfer to one of the public universities without completing the AGEC and/or an associate’s degree. • Students should be encouraged by advisors at the community colleges and universities to transfer university course work that will complete the AGEC or degree, back to the community college. • A Transfer Back Policy was accepted by both APASC and the Joint Conference Committee.
ATF Information • Language ATF approved common scores for Japanese Advanced Placement Exam • English ATF approved a common cut score for CLEP English Composition with Essay • Dance ATF re-established
StateIssues • Common Numbering System • 21 ATF’s are being asked to consider common numbering in one or more courses. • JCC requested that this process be investigated to enhance the transfer process. • The chairs of these ATF’s have been contacted and this discussion will be included on agenda
State Issues (cont’d) • Increase number of baccalaureate degrees • Expecting more partnerships between community colleges and universities • Discussing University Centers on community colleges campuses and other ways to ensure that students understand how to continue on to the baccalaureate degree with maximum transfer of credit
Other • Course Applicability System (CAS) • Miami University DARS is now redLantern. • As of September 1, 2008 CAS will be u.select • Proposed ATASS Budget for FY 2010 is 10% lower than approved FY 2009 Budget • More partnerships and better collaboration continues to be discussed.
APASC Meeting Dates • Meetings open to the public (all to be held in Maricopa County): • September 19, 2008 • November 14, 2008 • March 6, 2009 • May 1, 2009