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Transfer Policy

Transfer Policy . 3 rd AGC Presentation and vote November 12, 2013. Setting the Context . What is the problem:

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Transfer Policy

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  1. Transfer Policy 3rd AGC Presentation and vote November 12, 2013

  2. Setting the Context What is the problem: • It is a Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirement for institutions to have a transfer policy. Commission Policy FDCR.A.10.040 - Publication of Transfer Policies: “Each institution shall determine its own policies and procedures for accepting transfer credits, including credits from accredited and non-accredited institutions, from foreign institutions, and from institutions which grant credit for experiential learning and for non-traditional adult learner programs in conformity with any expectations in the Commission’s Assumed Practices.” • GRCC currently does not have a formal transfer policy, only an established practice

  3. Current STANDARDS – Your Input • Official transcripts are evaluated for admitted degree-seeking students • Transfer credit is awarded for: • Courses from appropriately recognized institutions • Courses with grades of “C-“or higher (Proposed change: Courses with grades of a “C” or higher. (Feedback: This is a transfer policy only, not a grading policy). • 100-300-level courses (Feedback: subs/waivers process for over 300 level) • A maximum 47 transfer credits may be applied toward a degree at GRCC (Proposed Change: A maximum of 45 transfer credits may be applied toward a degree at GRCC.) (Feedback: benchmarked residency requirements, GRCC in line with other institutions)

  4. Current STANDARDS – Your Input • Course-to-course credit is awarded when course content is substantially equivalent to that at Grand Rapids Community College. (Feedback: What does substantially mean)? - Almost identical course descriptions - Course content is equal to or more than GRCC’s course content, never less than

  5. Please Vote • A. Yes (I approve) • B. No (I do not approve)

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