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Articulation Task Force (ATF) Member Training

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 . . .

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Articulation Task Force (ATF) Member Training

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  1. Articulation Task Force (ATF) Member Training

  2. 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 . . .

  3. 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.

  4. AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & HumanitiesSocial & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & Biological Sciences Options ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS (A Bus) Transfer Model Components ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (AAEE) Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electivesnot to exceed 64 transfer credits

  5. AGEC: Arizona General Education Curriculum Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness AGEC 35 credits Freshman CompositionMathematicsArts & HumanitiesSocial & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & 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

  6. AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & HumanitiesSocial & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & Biological Sciences Options Common Courses Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electivesnot to exceed 64 transfer credits

  7. AGEC 35 credits Freshman Composition Mathematics Arts & HumanitiesSocial & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & Biological Sciences Options University Credits 56 120 Credits Writing & Critical Inquiry Ethnic Race Gender Awareness Global/International or Historical Awareness 120 credits Second Language Common Course Matrix 6 or more Credits Electivesnot to exceed 64 transfer credits

  8. 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

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

  10. 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

  11. AZ Transfer website: http://aztransfer.com Links: • Community College Students • University Students • Advisors • Faculty/Admin Preparing for an ATF Meeting

  12. 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

  13. ATF Portal Pages Preparing for an ATF Meeting

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Role of ATF Host - Prior to ATF Meeting cont’d • 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

  17. Role of ATF Host - At ATF Meeting • 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

  18. Role of ATF Chair - Prior to 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) • 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

  19. Role of ATF Chair - At 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

  20. Role of ATF Chair - Following ATF Meeting • Report via Chatlines application • ATAC Facilitator: begins report and emails report link to Chair • ATF Chair: revises report as needed and emails 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

  21. Role of ATF Chair - Reporting Process • 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

  22. Role of ATF Chair - Reporting Process cont’d • 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

  23. Role of ATAC Facilitator - ATF Meeting • 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

  24. 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!

  25. Statewide Staff Contact Information Mike Hensley, Ph.D. ATASS Business Analyst Michael.Hensley@asu.edu 928-317-6105 Ann Huber, M.Ed. ATASS Articulation Facilitator Ann.Huber@asu.edu 520-206-3986

  26. Thank you! . . . Any Questions?

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