1. EPC Resolution Pre-matriculation Credits ► To bring greater clarity to the Bulletin language on our pre- matriculation credit policies. ► To restrict the use of advanced placement and international diploma credits in fulfilling distribution requirements … ► To cap the number of pre-matriculation credits students may bring into Tufts at five (5). ► To charge each Dept with reviewing the AP test in their area and report back to the EPC any changes to the Dept’s credit policies. Proposals:

2. EPC Resolution Pre-matriculation Credits ► To bring greater clarity to the Bulletin language on our pre- matriculation credit policies. ► To restrict the use of advanced placement and international diploma credits in fulfilling distribution requirements … ► To cap the number of pre-matriculation credits students may bring into Tufts at five (5). or To restrict the award of college credit for AP tests to scores of 5. To restrict the award of college credit for AP tests to scores of 5. ► To charge each Dept with reviewing the AP test in their area and report back to the EPC any changes to the Dept’s credit policies. Proposals:

3. What are Pre-matriculation Credits ? ► AP credits ► SAT II exam credits ► International Diplomas ► College courses taken prior to matriculation

4. Proposal #1 To bring greater clarity to the Bulletin language on our pre- matriculation credit policies. ► The 2009-2010 Bulletin will include separate sections on pre-matriculation policies for the A&S and the SoE.

5. Proposal #3 To cap the number of pre-matriculation credits students may bring into Tufts at five (5). To restrict the award of college credit for AP tests to scores of 5. ► The assignment of course credit for AP test scores should be controlled by the subject- area Department. ► The current pre-matriculation credit policy has no cap. The proposed maximum of five (5) credits is arbitrary. ► Engineering students must complete more courses (38 vs. 34) within a strictly defined curriculum. ► Due to the multi-track (i.e., sciences, math, engineering science), sequential nature of the engineering curricula, few students complete degree requirements early.

7. Mathematics AP Test Policy 543 Math – Calculus AB Math 11 Math – Calculus BC Math 11 & 12 Math 11 Current:543 Math – Calculus AB Math 11 Math – Calculus BC Math 11 & 12 Math 11 Proposed:

8. Proposed Action Items ► Inform the EPC that the SoE would move to amend Proposal #3 to indicate that pre-matriculation credits for SoE students be limited to eight (8). ► Recommend to the Math Department that AP course credit for SoE students be limited to: 54 Calculus BC Math 11 & 12 Math 11 Calculus AB Math 11