AA-T and AS-T Program Approval July 15, 2011 Presenters: Stephanie

AA-T and AS-T Program Approval July 15, 2011 Presenters: Stephanie Low Stephanie Ricks-Albert July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Resources http://www. sb1440.org/Curriculum.aspx – Instructions for AA-T and AS-T Degree AND Addenda – TMC templates (Word forms) – Revised CCC-501/CCC-510 forms – Examples of approved AA-T and AS-T degrees with documentation http://www.asccc.org/1440 http://curriculum.cccco.edu/ July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Some Things to Know You must get approval of AA-T or AS-T degrees from the Chancellor’s Office. – Data on approved degrees is sent to the CSU Chancellor’s Office as part of establishing that they are “similar” to CSU degrees. You must use the approved titles! – Associate in Arts in TMC title for Transfer – Associate in Science in TMC title for Transfer Please read the instructions (and addenda) July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Pathway to Transfer July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Similar program or major July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Submission Process July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission (all required) 1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives 2. Catalog Description 3. Program Requirements 4. Background and Rationale July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Criteria B. Need 6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs Required for CTE only – Attachment: Local Labor / Job Market Data – Regional consortium review is not required July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Required only for new CTE discipline at CCC 8. Labor Market Information & Analysis 9. Employer Survey 10. Explanation of Employer Relationship 11. List of Members of Advisory Committee 12. Recommendations of Advisory Committee Attachment: Employer Survey Attachment: Minutes of Key Meetings July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Criteria C. Curriculum Standards The only required documentation for transfer applicability is the completed TMC template listing the college’s existing courses that align with the C-ID designated courses. Course outlines of record for major courses should be attached to the appropriate courses in the Curriculum Inventory. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Criteria D-Adequate Resources: – Include a general statement in regard to facilities, additional faculty, and new equipment or library resources. Criteria E-Compliance: – Include a general statement in regard to enrollment restrictions and licensing or accreditation standards. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements (CCC-510) AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC CCC-510 if college has approved certificate or degree in same 4-digit T.O.P. code 4.Discussion of background and rationale is not optional. 6.Place of proposed change in the curriculum – relation to existing program and options; relation to other programs at your college. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements (CCC-510) AA-T or AS-T aligns with TMC Required for CTE only – Attachment: Local Labor / Job Market Data – Regional consortium review is not required Criteria C. Curriculum Standards The only required documentation for transfer applicability is the completed TMC template listing the college’s existing courses that align with the C-ID designated courses. Course outlines of record for major courses should be attached to the appropriate courses in the Curriculum Inventory. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

TMC Templates Revised templates are now dated and numbered New & improved - require less documentation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Administration of Justice Art History Business Communication Studies Early Childhood Education English Geology History 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Kinesiology Mathematics Physics Political Science Psychology Sociology Studio Art Theatre Arts July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Documentation for TMC Template TMC templates require this documentation in order of preference when specifying required courses at your college. 1. Anticipated C-ID designation or 2. Assigned or anticipated TCSU number or 3. Appropriate report from ASSIST showing the required transferability status (e.g., CSU transferable, general education, or major preparation at CSU) July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

TMC Templates Coming Soon! TMCs in progress – Biology – Music – Teacher Prep July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements Not Aligned with TMC All items required for proposal of a new associate degree with transfer status except – Articulation with multiple institutions will not be required when CSU Degree Program Code exists July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements Not Aligned with TMC July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements Not Aligned with TMC The college must provide strong evidence that – If a TMC exists, explain why it is not the best preparation for students who transfer to the CSU campus; or – if no TMC exists, the local degree is best preparation for students who transfer to a specific major at CSU campuses offering that major; and – the community college discipline faculty have consulted with CSU discipline faculty to confirm that the lower-division coursework provides preparation for the CSU major. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements Not Aligned with TMC Acceptable documentation in order of preference: 1. Assigned C-ID designation or 2. Assigned TCSU number or 3. Appropriate report from ASSIST showing the required transferability status (e.g., CSU transferable, general education, or major preparation at CSU) July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.

Narrative Requirements Not Aligned with TMC In addition, the proposal must include a letter from CSU discipline chair or administrator that confirms collaboration with CSU faculty and assures that: Locally-designated courses will provide lowerdivision major preparation and Students will not be required to repeat a course that is similar to a specific course that counted toward the associate degree for transfer. July 15, 2011– This content is subject to change during the implementation process. Check for updated slides at http://www.c-id.net or http://www.cccco.edu/1440.