(Insert Discipline) ATF Meeting

(Insert Discipline) ATF Meeting2014-2015

ACADEMIC YEAR

• Introductions• Identify note taker• Review meeting minutes from 2013• Meeting purpose, goals, and outcomes

GETTING STARTED:

Welcome!

ASSIST Update & Data Trends• ASSIST is transitioning to report to the

AZTransfer Director of Technology• Alignment of ASSIST with the AZTransfer brand

REORGANIZATION & REBRANDING

ASSIST Update & Data TrendsNEW TRANSFERS FROM ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

ASSIST Update & Data Trends• In 2012–13, the number of new transfers from

Arizona community colleges totaled 10,315, an increase of 22.0% since 2007‐08.

• Minority student representation among the new transfer student population jumped 52.2% over the same time period.

• In addition, the number of students with 60 or more transfer hours at entry rose 69.0%, while students 30 years of age or older increased 55.4%.

NEW TRANSFERS FROM ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGES

ASSIST Update & Data TrendsNEW TRANSFERS FROM ARIZONA COMMUNITY COLLEGES• Academic preparation at entry is measured by

two‐year credentials (AGEC only, AA/AB/AS degree, other types of associate degrees, or no credentials). The number of AZCC transfers entering with an AA/AB/AS degree increased 65.4% since 2007‐08 to a total of 4,640 in 2012‐13, representing 45.0% of all new AZCC transfers.

ASSIST Update & Data TrendsBACCALAUREATE DEGREE RECIPIENTSWHO ENTERED AS NEW TRANSFERS FROM AZCCs

ASSIST Update & Data TrendsBACCALAUREATE DEGREE RECIPIENTSWHO ENTERED AS NEW TRANSFERS FROM AZCCs• The number of degree recipients who transferred

to the university system with an AGEC and an AA/AB/AS degree doubled over the last five years to a total of 3,280, representing 46.7% of all AZCC degree recipients.

• The largest percentage increase since 2007‐08 (126.0%) was for degree recipients entering with an Associate of Science.

ASSIST Update & Data TrendsBACCALAUREATE DEGREE RECIPIENTSWHO ENTERED AS NEW TRANSFERS FROM AZCCs• In 2012‐13, there was a total of 7,031

baccalaureate degree recipients who entered as new transfers from Arizona community colleges, an increase of 21.1% since 2007‐08.

• Among this population, the number of minority degree recipients increased 43.4%.

• Other notable trends included increases for males, for the 25 to 29 age group at entry, and for those with 60 transfer hours or more at entry.

AZTransfer Summit Overview

“This was a great event ... it brought together faculty, administrators, curriculum folks and program leaders for a great series of conversations. Looking forward to next year ... there are so many opportunities for the colleges and universities to work together ... the more we know each other the more we will do together.”

NETWORKING LUNCH • SESSION CONTENT • LENGTH OF EVENT

Attendees generally all liked the…



AZTransfer Summit OverviewFOR NEXT YEAR…• Registration fee for attendees (appx. $50)– most survey

respondents indicated they would be willing to pay this amount to attend.

• More statewide information (bigger picture) and AZTransfer training sessions.

• Volunteers to help AZTransfer staff with various day-of operations (registration, room attendance, etc.).

Common Course MatricesREVIEW:• Review the Matrices listed on the ATF Portal Page• Are the courses listed on the Common Courses section of

the matrix required for the University degrees listed above? If not, should they be re-categorized as Electives?

• The Matrix Change Report lists any changes which were approved in the past year.

• Review and update the Course Equivalency Guide information (See College Course Prefixes on your ATF Portal page)

Exams for Credit / EEGREVIEW:• Are there AP/CLEP/IB or DSST exams associated with your

ATF? If so, have you established common cut score equivalencies that all institutions will accept?

Curricular UpdatesDISCUSSION ITEMS:• Update on university general education requirements (Lead

members from each university)• Institutional updates for curriculum planning and

anticipated program changes (Lead member from each institution)

Curriculum PlanningDISCUSSION ITEMS:• Where is our field/profession going and what are the

implications to curriculum?• What is the future of our discipline?• Is teaching in our field changing and if so how? • How can our institutions collaborate to better serve

students in our shared disciplines?• Are there ATFs with which we should be communicating?

DISCUSSION ITEMS:ACETS, the tool used for course equivalency reviews, will now

accept data for Learning Outcomes, Textbook Information, Faculty Contact and Syllabus.

Meeting Wrap-UpDISCUSSION ITEMS:• Record ATF decisions• Identify items to follow up on before the next meeting• Identify issues to bring to forward• Suggested agenda items for next meeting• Plan the next Fall meeting (and Spring only if needed)

Chair/Co-chairs Host Location Date Time Note taker

CAROL SPENCER, Ph.D.Executive [email protected]

HELENA BABISKIAdministrative [email protected]

REBECCA McKAYDirector of [email protected]

ERIN WOODELLDirector of Marketing & [email protected]

AZTransfer Staff Contacts

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