Evolution of Articulation Officer Role
The role and responsibilities of articulation officers in higher education institutions have evolved significantly. This evolution includes serving as information managers, liaisons between campuses and external entities, and key players in curriculum development and compliance. Articulation officers also play a crucial role in ADT development, C-ID compliance, and facilitating transfer processes for students. Their diverse responsibilities contribute to the seamless articulation of academic programs and pathways for students pursuing higher education.
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Articulation Overview: Kid Gloves and Sharp Tools Presented by: Elizabeth Atondo, L.A. Pierce College Joanne Benschop, MiraCosta College Bernie Day, Foothill College Song Le Graham, Rio Hondo College October 29, 2014
Session Outcomes Understand the role and responsibilities of the articulation officer (AO) Identify current system-wide curriculum challenges Explore potential solutions to challenges Consider establishing a plan to collaborate with your AO Recognize how the AO can be an effective tool for the CIO
The Articulation Officer Counselor, teacher, administrator Curriculum coach & developer ADT expert Magician and problem solver Fearless student advocate ASSIST, C-ID, IGETC, CSU, UC expert University liaison Role varies widely among CCCs Continually evolving Different CCC reporting structures: Instruction Student Services
Overview of the AO Role and Reporting Structure 85% are faculty/certificated, majority associated with the Counseling discipline 26% report to the CSSO, 17% to the CIO 57% to the Dean of Counseling
The AO Role has Evolved Facilitator and Manager of Information Liaison between the campus and the UC/CSU/Private- now C-ID and the CCCCO Primary resource Implementing and applying legislative requirements Accreditation Explores innovative educational trends Program and curriculum development 96% of Articulation Officers serve on the Curriculum Committee-and have other significant supporting roles
Evolving Role of Information Manager AO Roles--ADT Development Process Analyze TMC templates: Determine degree feasibility with current curriculum. Evaluate C-ID descriptors for comparability with existing college outlines. Collaborate with faculty on implications, revisions and C-ID submissions Advise discipline faculty and administrators SB 1440/440- TMC, ADT development and compliance C-ID descriptors and compliance Transfer curriculum CSU admission process, standards, and timelines. Implications for transfer outside CSU Review findings from assessment/evaluation with appropriate members of college community
Evolving Role AO in the ADT Development Process Submits/re-submits courses to C-ID. Informs discipline faculty Continuously monitors the C-ID course status in order to maintain ADT compliance. C-ID conditional approval/denial Works with discipline faculty to assess the required curricular changes Evaluates impact to existing CSU/UC articulation agreements. Creates and maintains a C-ID repository for college use/publication Completes the degree application to the CCCCO. Responds to CCCCO inquiries related to the application. Provides detailed articulation and articulation documentation Provide frequent updates regarding ADT status Curriculum committee(s), Vice president(s)/administration Academic senate. Facilitates communication of new degree requirements and benefits to counselors and students
Course Identification System (C-ID) CA common course numbering system Intent: facilitate ease of transfer for students attending multiple institutions Approval/participation mandated for comparable courses on ADTs CCC-CSU faculty-driven process CSU faculty participation lags AOs explain process/implications to CCC faculty Assess local course comparability to C-ID descriptor Propose course revisions as appropriate Submit proposals to C-ID; monitor progress Advise faculty, curriculum committees, counselors, students of C-ID approvals Benefits/challenges
Whats Required of Us? SB440 Before the commencement of the 2015 16 academic year, a community college shall create an associate degree for transfer in the major and area of emphasis offered by that college for any approved transfer model curriculum finalized prior to the commencement of the 2013 14 academic year. A community college shall create an associate degree for transfer in every major and area of emphasis offered by that college for any approved transfer model curriculum approved subsequent to the commencement of the 2013 14 academic year within 18 months of the approval of the transfer model curriculum. 1. 2.
Current Challenges- ADT degrees Challenges: Recommendations: CCCs cannot create some degrees within 60/90 unit limitation Meeting units limitation 60 requires compromising CSU admission requirements Develop TMC s that can fit within the 60/60 framework Concentrate on development of TMC s that align with the top majors. The top 5 transfer majors to CSU- Business, Psychology, Sociology, Liberal Studies and Kinesiology
Current Challenges- ADT Degrees Challenges: Recommendations: Consider reviewing/revising TMC templates that CCCs have identified as being problematic (e.g. Music, Computer Science) AO and CIO collaborate on communication with the CCCCO Academic Affairs and Student Services Offices Ensure everyone is informed Revision timeline for TMCs may prevent colleges from adopting ADTs Communication
How can we award more degrees? Recommendations Defining Local SB 1440 legislation states: A community college district shall not impose any requirements in addition to the requirements of this section, including any local college or district requirements, for a student to be eligible for the associate degree for transfer and admission to the California State University. Don t place unnecessary requirements on degree attainment Consider reviewing existing policies for our local degrees, in addition to the ADTs Work with your AO and Academic Senate to establish clear guidelines, considering seamless paths to achieving a degree (or multiple degrees)
How can we award more degrees? Reciprocity- Does your college have a reciprocity plan in place? Allow for flexibility Work with AO and Academic Senate to establish a policy Perhaps explore a regional policy
Whats in Your Toolbox? System wide-consultation CCCCO Regional Representatives Campus Specific Collaboration New AO s Training and Development; CIAC (California Intersegmental Articulation Council), Curriculum Institute, Training Conferences ExperiencedAO s Recognize their discipline expertise Both- Stay Connected
Use the Sharpest Tools in Your Toolbox!
