Florida Association of College Test Administrators February 2010 Meeting

FACTA Timeline  Since the beginning of time…  Exams were given at colleges and universities  A large scale testing association for administrators did not exist in Florida

FACTA Timeline  Distance learning drastically increased the number of exams administered by colleges and universities in Florida  However, a large scale association for Test Administrators had not been created

FACTA Timeline – Blueprint  In May 2008, North Campus President, Dr. Jose A. Vicente, planted the seed for a large scale state-wide testing association  The seed was nurtured by the Test Administrators at Miami Dade College and Cynthia Cerrato from Valencia Community College  The National College Testing Association strongly encourages and supports the establishment of state-wide testing associations

FACTA Timeline – Foundation  FACTA born on date  The first organizational meeting was at Valencia Community College on September 17, 2008 Hosted by Cynthia Cerrato and her staff  Lunch was sponsored by ACCUPLACER (our 1 st sponsor) Presented the new i3 platform Bylaws, Public Relations, Communications

FACTA – The Early Days  The 2 nd meeting was at Pasco-Hernando Community College (Feb. 2009)  66 attendees, 36 institutions represented  FLDOE Julie Alexander, Mike Jones, John Hughes  Established Officers and Committee Chairs  Multiple sponsors and presentations

FACTA – Growing Up  May 2009 meeting at Indian River State College IRSC Video link First Call-in Conference call with FLDOE Council established

Return To Our Birthplace  FACTA meeting Valencia Community College  September 2009  Introduction of an Exemplary Practice presentation  Coordination with FLDOE for FTCE state-wide meeting

FACTA Mission and Vision Statements  The mission of the Florida Association of College Test Administrators (FACTA) is to enhance the professional growth and communication among test administrators employed by State of Florida SACS accredited postsecondary institutions. This is accomplished by working in partnership with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), Florida Board of Governors (BOG), testing agencies, and by keeping the needs of the employee's institution at the center of decision-making.  FACTA will become an invaluable resource to all professionals in the State of Florida and a respected partner with the FLDOE, BOG, and sanctioned test vendors.

FACTA Financial Times 2009  Articles of Incorporation – March 2009  IRS Employer ID Number – April 2009  FACTA Bank Account – April 2009  FACTA PayPal Account – September 2009  W-9 Created – September 2009  IRS Tax Exempt Status – November 2009  2009 Year End Bank Balance - $

FACTA Financial Times 2010  February 1, 2010 Bank Balance - $  23 Schools Paid – 2010 FACTA Membership  7 Businesses Paid – 2010 FACTA Membership  Approval needed for: Food at the hotel $850 Food at the conference $2520

2009 Business Members Levels  Platinum $1500 to $1999  A + dvancer Division of American Education Corp.  Diamond $1000 to $1499  College Board, CLEP & ACCUPLACER  Computer Skills Placement (CSP)  CTB/McGraw-Hill

2009 Business Members Levels  Gold $750 to $999  ACT/COMPASS  International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  Silver $500 to $749  Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)

FACTA Accomplishments Is it enough?  Established bylaws  Established Listserve (FACTA-L) FACTA -Land  Established website for members  Established eight committees  Established annual conference  Established an alliance with the National College Testing Association  Established CSA update presentations

The Future of FACTA  Develop a plan of action  Develop an annual report  Develop position papers  Develop a FACTA Advocacy Day  Develop a FACTA social networking system via Facebook  Reach out to non-participating institutions and work colleagues  Select lead for different types of council representations and regions  Allign with FACC and other Florida organizations  ………………

 Why is FACTA different?  Why do we include institutions from the Florida College System, the SUS, and the ICUS?  Why do we include Business Members?  Why are we in the sunshine? The Four FACTA Questions

Florida Association of College Test Administrators  Questions  Thank you Building Something Great Together!