Articulation Task Force (ATF) Member Training

So you’ve been asked to attend an ATF meeting... you are now part of a statewide network...you represent your institution and your discipline...you discuss components of the transfer model...and, you provide an institutional update...

ATASS Goal Implement the Arizona Transfer Model to ensure that tribal and community college students may transfer to Arizona public universities without loss of credit toward a baccalaureate degree.

Transfer Model Components AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences Physical & Biological Sciences Options Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electives not to exceed 64 transfer credits ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS (A Bus) ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (AAEE) Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness

AGEC: Arizona General Education Curriculum AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences Physical & Biological Sciences Options AGEC-A, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S Assured admission for Arizona residents with a 2.5 cumulative GPA Lower-division university general studies requirements met Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness

Common Courses AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences Physical & Biological Sciences Options Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electives not to exceed 64 transfer credits

120 Credits AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences Physical & Biological Sciences Options Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electives not to exceed 64 transfer credits University Credits 56 Second Language 120 credits Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness

Overview of the Arizona Transfer System Goals of the ATF 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 Anticipate and/or resolve transfer issues Role of the ATF

Re-confirm current baccalaureate degrees and recommend new degrees as shared majors Recommend appropriate AGEC changes Recommend changes to common courses, commonality of shared majors; appropriate level for proposed new courses Common Course Matrix specific to year ATF recommendations are reviewed by Community Colleges and Universities; APASC approval

CEG: Course Equivalency Guide Role of the ATF Recommendations for changes to equivalencies forwarded from ATF to universities for approval (via CEG Change Form in ACETS) CEG evaluations processed throughout the academic year ACETS: communicate with unit evaluator CEG refreshed weekly

Links: Community College Students University Students Advisors Faculty/Admin AZ Transfer website: Preparing for an ATF Meeting

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 Preparing for an ATF Meeting

ATF Portal Pages Preparing for an ATF Meeting

ATF Meeting Discussion Joint curriculum planning Anticipated program changes Admission requirement changes: institutional and program Potential advising issues Importance of communication between and among institutions and sectors Set date, time and location for the next meeting Select chair (serves for academic year) Identify host and note-taker The ATF Meeting

Role of ATF Host - Prior to ATF Meeting  Confirm ATF meeting date and time with chair, ATAC facilitator and articulation facilitator  Schedule meeting room  Technology (computer, projector & Internet connection) required at ATF meetings  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 Role of the Host

 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 hrs of the meeting, the individual’s institution must assume the service costs. Role of the Host Role of ATF Host - Prior to ATF Meeting cont’d

 Review “house keeping” items: location of restrooms; lunch plans; etc  Optional: Ask an administrator to give a “Welcome” to your guests Role of the Host Role of ATF Host - At ATF Meeting

 Collect and develop agenda items based on prior meeting notes, issues presented to ATF members and review of materials provided by articulation facilitator  Chair and ATAC Facilitator confer on agenda  Send ATF meeting agenda/information to members by either: Online Chatlines application (posted on ATF Meeting Calendar) o Note: send notification to listserv when posted Attach Word doc to meeting announcement via ATF listserv  Plan to review the following items at the ATF meeting: Common Course Matrix (or Matrices) Membership Roster, Prefix and Degrees Lists Ask members to bring CEG pages only if there are changes Role of the Chair Role of ATF Chair - Prior to ATF Meeting

 Ensure recommendations, decisions and unresolved issues are recorded by note-taker  Lead discussion and keep on track with ATF agenda  Voting All recommendations for changes must be voted upon Voting results must be recorded and reported in ATF Meeting Report Only 1 vote per institution/district – not per campus Lead members or designee votes on behalf of institution Role of the Chair Role of ATF Chair - At ATF Meeting

 Report via Chatlines application ATAC Facilitator: begins report and s report link to Chair ATF Chair: revises report as needed and s report link to ATAC Facilitator ATAC Facilitator: approves and posts final report to meeting calendar with meeting notes  Represent the ATF in any further discussions or meetings related to articulation issues  Represent the ATF at an APASC meeting if needed Role of the Chair Role of ATF Chair - Following ATF Meeting

 Request that note-taker send the meeting notes to ATF Chair (and members if desired) to attach to Meeting Report  Collaborate with ATAC Facilitator to complete ATF Meeting Report within 14 days of the ATF meeting  ATF Meeting Calendar will be updated when Meeting Report is submitted through Chatlines application.  Timely submission is essential!  Without a Meeting Report, no meeting outcomes can be recorded by statewide staff. The ATF Report Role of ATF Chair - Reporting Process

 Include: Meeting attendees (name and institution) Meeting suggestions, decisions and unresolved issues Voting outcomes  Submit as an attachment to online ATF Meeting Report  Handouts from meeting should be included as part of the ATF Meeting Report – electronic copies should be provided The ATF Report Role of ATF Chair - Reporting Process cont’d

 Provide an overview/update of changes to the state model and support systems  Monitor decisions made on Common Courses, AGECs, Pathways, and shared majors  Facilitate CEG updates  Initiate and post the completed ATF Meeting Report and meeting notes via ATF Chatlines application Role of ATAC Member Role of ATAC Facilitator - ATF Meeting

Conclusion Issues discussed and the recommendations made by the ATFs directly influence student transfer. ATF participation is the foundation for building the cooperative and collaborative relationships that support and sustain student transfer in Arizona. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Statewide Staff Contact Information Mike Hensley, Ph.D. ATASS Business Analyst Ann Huber, M.Ed. ATASS Articulation Facilitator

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