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Articulation Task Forces (ATFs). ATFs help facilitate the implementation of the Arizona Transfer Model to ensure that community and tribal college students may transfer to Arizona public universities without loss of credit toward a baccalaureate degree. Types of ATFs:. Discipline Specific - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ATFs help facilitate the implementation of the Arizona Transfer Model to ensure that community and tribal college students may transfer to Arizona public universities without loss of credit toward a baccalaureate degree.
• Discipline Specific• Admissions & Records• Academic Advising
Types of ATFs:
Articulation Task Forces (ATFs)
Role of the Articulation Task Force (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
GOALS / PURPOSE:
• Are part of a statewide network• Represent your institution• Represent your discipline• Discuss components of the transfer model• Provide an institutional update
AS AN ATF MEMBER, YOU:
ATF Membership
• 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!
YOUR PARTICIPATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
ATF Membership
Transfer Model Components
• AGEC-A, AGEC-B, and AGEC-S• Assured admission for Arizona residents with cumulative GPA of 2.5• Lower-division university general studies requirements met
Common Course Matrix6 or more credits
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Electives
AGEC (35 Credits)Freshman CompositionMathematicsArts & Humanities
Social & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & Biological SciencesOptions
• Writing & Critical Inquiry• Ethnic/Race/Gender
Awareness• Global/International or
Historical Awareness
Common Course Matrix6 or more credits
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64
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SFER
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Electives
Common Course Matrix6 or more credits
AGEC (35 Credits)Freshman CompositionMathematicsArts & Humanities
Social & Behavioral SciencesPhysical & Biological SciencesOptions
• Writing & Critical Inquiry• Ethnic/Race/Gender
Awareness• Global/International or
Historical Awareness
University Credits - 56
120 Credits
Transfer Model Components
Common Courses
Common Course Matrix specific to year
Recommend appropriate AGEC changes
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
• Recommendations for changes to established equivalencies forwarded from ATF to universities for approval via ATF – CEG Change Form
• CEG evaluations processed throughout the academic year
• ACETS: communicate with unit evaluator
• CEG refreshed weekly
Course Equivalency Guide
Task Forces Direct Link:www.apascaz.org/atf
—OR—
Click the link on the home page.
APASC Websitewww.apascaz.org
Preparing for an ATF Meeting
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
ATF Portal Pages
ATF Portal Pages
GOALS / PURPOSE:
• 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
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 ATF Meeting Host
Prior to meeting:
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.
APASC 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 ATF Meeting Host
Prior to 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 ATF Meeting Host
During the 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:• Online Chatlines application (posted on ATF
Meeting Calendar) Note: send notification to listserv when posted
• Attach Word doc to meeting announcement email using 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 ATF Chair
Prior to meeting:
Ensure recommendations, decisions and unresolved issues are recorded by note taker
Lead discussion and keep on track with ATF agenda
Voting All changes must be voted upon Voting results must be recorded and
reported in ATF Meeting Report Only one (1) vote per institution/district – not
per campus Lead members or designee votes on behalf
of institution
Role of the ATF Meeting Chair
During the meeting:
Reporting via Chatlines application • ATAC facilitator: begins report then sends to
Chair• ATF chair: provided a link to access report for
review– the form will be waiting on the initial screen
• ATF chair: revises as needed, saves changes, completes report and notifies ATAC facilitator
• ATAC facilitator: reviews, approves and posts report on meeting calendar attaching meeting notes, attendance, and any other appropriate documents
Represent ATF in any further discussions or meetings related to articulation issues
If the ATF requests that an item go to APASC, the chair may need to attend APASC on behalf of the ATF
Role of the ATF Meeting Chair
After the meeting:
Provides an update of changes to the state model and support systems
Monitors decisions made on Common Courses, Exam Equivalencies, AGECs, Pathways, and shared majors
Facilitates CEG updates, initiating an ATF-CEG Change Form if needed
Initiates and posts the completed ATF Meeting Report and meeting notes via ATF Chatlines application
Role of the Institutional Articulation Facilitator (IAF)
During the meeting:
Complete ATF Meeting Report within 14 days of the ATF meeting
Request the note taker to send the meeting notes to ATAC Facilitator (and members if desired) to attach to Meeting Report
ATF Meeting Calendar will be updated when Meeting Report is submitted through Chatlines application.
Timely submission is essential!
Without a Meeting Report, no meeting decisions can be recorded by statewide staff.
The ATF Report
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 to Chair
The ATF Report
Meeting report and notes
Carol Spencer, Ph.D.Executive [email protected]
Rebecca McKayDirector of [email protected]
Erin WoodellDirector of Marketing & [email protected]
www.apascaz.org
www.aztransfer.com
www.azsunsystem.com
Statewide Staff Contacts & Resources
Thank you for participating!
