Florida: A National Leader in Articulation Heather R. Sherry, Ph.D.Higher Education Coordinating...

Florida: A National Leader in Articulation

Florida: A National Leader in Articulation Heather R. Sherry, Ph.D. Higher Education Coordinating CouncilDirector, Office of Articulation October 26, 2010

Heather R. Sherry, Ph.D. Higher Education Coordinating CouncilDirector, Office of Articulation October 26, 2010

What is Articulation?What is Articulation?

The efficient and effective progression and transfer of students within the K-20 education system such that students may proceed toward their educational objectives as rapidly as their circumstances permit.

s. 1007.01(1), F.S.

The efficient and effective progression and transfer of students within the K-20 education system such that students may proceed toward their educational objectives as rapidly as their circumstances permit.

s. 1007.01(1), F.S.

Pathways to Degree Completion

Pathways to Degree Completion

High Schools

Diploma

Career Academies

Florida CollegesBachelor of Science (BS)

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Associate in Arts (AA)

Associate in Science (AS)

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

College Credit Certificate (CCC)

Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)

PSAV CertificateCareer and Technical

Education Centers

Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Certificate

Applied Technology Diploma (ATD)

State Universities

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

ICUF and Select CIE Institutions

Baccalaureate Degrees

Acceleration Credit:

AP, AICE, Dual Enrollment, IBAA Articulation Agreement

AS-BS Articulation Agreements

PSAV to AAS/AS Articulation Agreements

Gold Standard Pathways Nonpublic Articulation Agreements

A Historical Perspective


1960s-1970s The expansion of the community college and state university

systems made articulation essential. Several of Florida’s state universities were “upper-level only”

institutions. The standard route to a baccalaureate degree went through a community college.

1971-Statewide Articulation Agreement (2+2) Defined the AA degree as the transfer degree Confirmed the general education transfer guarantee (est.

1959) Established a statewide common course numbering system Created the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) to

serve as a forum for discussing and coordinating ways to facilitate student transitions.

1960s-1970s The expansion of the community college and state university

systems made articulation essential. Several of Florida’s state universities were “upper-level only”

institutions. The standard route to a baccalaureate degree went through a community college.

1971-Statewide Articulation Agreement (2+2) Defined the AA degree as the transfer degree Confirmed the general education transfer guarantee (est.

1959) Established a statewide common course numbering system Created the Articulation Coordinating Committee (ACC) to

serve as a forum for discussing and coordinating ways to facilitate student transitions.



1975Statewide Course Numbering System

(SCNS)

Florida Legislature mandated participation of all public institutions (currently 10 public universities, 28 FCS institutions, 40 career and technical education centers, and 25 nonpublic institutions)

Course equivalencies determined by faculty discipline committees

Guaranteed transfer of credit for those courses deemed equivalent across institutions (s. 1007.24, F.S.)

Transfer credit must satisfy institutional requirements in the same manner as native students

1975Statewide Course Numbering System

(SCNS)

Florida Legislature mandated participation of all public institutions (currently 10 public universities, 28 FCS institutions, 40 career and technical education centers, and 25 nonpublic institutions)

Course equivalencies determined by faculty discipline committees

Guaranteed transfer of credit for those courses deemed equivalent across institutions (s. 1007.24, F.S.)

Transfer credit must satisfy institutional requirements in the same manner as native students



1995 – Time to Degree Legislation (SB 2330)

Created Degree Length Requirements (60/120 hours)

Limited general education requirement to 36-hours (5 subject areas)

Mandated Common Prerequisites for baccalaureate degree programs

Provided for Course Leveling (upper vs. lower) Initiated planning for single, computer-assisted

student advising and degree audit system (FACTS.org)

1995 – Time to Degree Legislation (SB 2330)

Created Degree Length Requirements (60/120 hours)

Limited general education requirement to 36-hours (5 subject areas)

Mandated Common Prerequisites for baccalaureate degree programs

Provided for Course Leveling (upper vs. lower) Initiated planning for single, computer-assisted

student advising and degree audit system (FACTS.org)



1998 Associate in Science program

articulation to baccalaureate programs Career Ladder Agreements Interdisciplinary Capstone Agreements

Nationally accredited institution participation on the SCNS

21 nationally accredited private institutions currently participate (14 for-profit, 7 non-profit)

2,576 courses

1998 Associate in Science program

articulation to baccalaureate programs Career Ladder Agreements Interdisciplinary Capstone Agreements

Nationally accredited institution participation on the SCNS

21 nationally accredited private institutions currently participate (14 for-profit, 7 non-profit)

2,576 courses

GovernanceGovernance

2001 Legislature abolished sector boards and created single State

Board of Education – responsible for oversight of K-20 education

2002 Constitutional amendment passed creating the Florida Board of

Governors to oversee state universities (community colleges remained under the oversight of the State Board of Education)

2005 SBE and BOG adopted parallel rules/regulations reaffirming a

commitment to the 2+2 articulation system

2010 Higher Education Coordinating Council created in statute to

advise State Board of Education, Board of Governors, and Legislature

2001 Legislature abolished sector boards and created single State

Board of Education – responsible for oversight of K-20 education

2002 Constitutional amendment passed creating the Florida Board of

Governors to oversee state universities (community colleges remained under the oversight of the State Board of Education)

2005 SBE and BOG adopted parallel rules/regulations reaffirming a

commitment to the 2+2 articulation system

2010 Higher Education Coordinating Council created in statute to

advise State Board of Education, Board of Governors, and Legislature

43.4%

41.5%

15.1%FTICs (Native)

FCS Transfers

Other Transfers (SUS,Private, Out-of-State)

FTIC = First Time in College

66,275 out of 152,721 students enrolled in upper-division undergraduate programs in

the SUS were Florida College System transfers.

Fall 2009 Upper-Division SUS Enrollment by Type of

Student

Fall 2009 Upper-Division SUS Enrollment by Type of

Student

83%

15%

2% FCS Transfers with AA Degree

FCS Transfers with AS Degree

FCS Transfers with No Degree

Not all Florida College System transfers complete an associate’s degree prior to transfer into the SUS, but current budget pressures are now resulting in tighter

restrictions.

N = 66,275

Fall 2009 FCS Transfers Enrolled in

Upper-Division Programs in the SUS

Fall 2009 FCS Transfers Enrolled in

Upper-Division Programs in the SUS

32.6%

4%

15.7%

47.7%

FTICS - Started in StateUniversity System

CC Transfers w/ AA or ASDegree

CC Transfers w/o Degree

Other (Includes Transfersfrom Within SUS)

N = 50,896

In 2008-09, 37% of SUS Bachelor’s

Degree Recipients were FCS Transfers

In 2008-09, 37% of SUS Bachelor’s

Degree Recipients were FCS Transfers

FL Policies/Infrastructure that

Facilitate Seamless Articulation


Facilitate Seamless Articulation Statewide Course Numbering System

(SCNS)

Over 106,000 active postsecondary courses About 9,000 course transactions per year

Florida Automated System for Transfer of Electronic Records (FASTER)

Expedites the transfer of records between all public education sectors (Est. 1989-90)

Processed a total of 4,277,765 transcripts in 2009-10

Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS)

Over 106,000 active postsecondary courses About 9,000 course transactions per year

Florida Automated System for Transfer of Electronic Records (FASTER)

Expedites the transfer of records between all public education sectors (Est. 1989-90)

Processed a total of 4,277,765 transcripts in 2009-10





FACTS.org – Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students

In 2009-10 FACTS.org: Performed 381,395 student-requested degree audits to

determine those courses required for a degree Completed 167,869 2+2 transfer evaluations – providing

students with specific degree and transfer course requirements

Assisted nearly 1 million middle and high school students transition into postsecondary education through the ePersonal Education Planner (ePEP)

Served as the central repository for statewide articulation policy documents

FACTS.org – Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students

In 2009-10 FACTS.org: Performed 381,395 student-requested degree audits to

determine those courses required for a degree Completed 167,869 2+2 transfer evaluations – providing

students with specific degree and transfer course requirements

Assisted nearly 1 million middle and high school students transition into postsecondary education through the ePersonal Education Planner (ePEP)

Served as the central repository for statewide articulation policy documents





Articulation Coordinating Committee

K-20 Cross-sector Advisory Council (appointed by Commissioner of Education)

Currently established in SBE Rule/BOG Regulation (previously in statute)

Only existing K-20 forum for discussing and coordinating efforts to help students easily transition between and among institutions and from one level of education to the next

Articulation Coordinating Committee

K-20 Cross-sector Advisory Council (appointed by Commissioner of Education)

Currently established in SBE Rule/BOG Regulation (previously in statute)

Only existing K-20 forum for discussing and coordinating efforts to help students easily transition between and among institutions and from one level of education to the next

ACC - Primary

Functions/Responsibilities

ACC - Primary

Functions/Responsibilities Approve and Publish Common Prerequisites Across

Baccalaureate Program Areas

Approve Residency Guidelines (for Tuition Purposes)

Monitor and Promote Acceleration Mechanisms ACC Credit-By-Exam Equivalency List (AP, IB, AICE, CLEP) Dual Enrollment Course-High School Subject Area

Equivalency List

Facilitate the Development of Statewide Articulation Agreements

Gold Standard Career Pathways – Industry Certification PSAV to AAS/AS AS to Baccalaureate Traditional 2+2 (AA to Baccalaureate)

Recommend Articulation Policy Changes to the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors

Approve and Publish Common Prerequisites Across Baccalaureate Program Areas

Approve Residency Guidelines (for Tuition Purposes)

Monitor and Promote Acceleration Mechanisms ACC Credit-By-Exam Equivalency List (AP, IB, AICE, CLEP) Dual Enrollment Course-High School Subject Area

Equivalency List

Facilitate the Development of Statewide Articulation Agreements

Gold Standard Career Pathways – Industry Certification PSAV to AAS/AS AS to Baccalaureate Traditional 2+2 (AA to Baccalaureate)

Recommend Articulation Policy Changes to the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors

Ongoing Issues Related to

Successful Credit Transfer

Ongoing Issues Related to

Successful Credit Transfer Progression from one certificate/degree

level to another Development of appropriate pathways

Movement between public/private institutions

Course Equivalencies (SCNS)

Advising Effective communication of statewide articulation

policies to ALL students & practitioners

Adoption of new 2+2 Agreement

Progression from one certificate/degree level to another

Development of appropriate pathways

Movement between public/private institutions

Course Equivalencies (SCNS)

Advising Effective communication of statewide articulation

policies to ALL students & practitioners

Adoption of new 2+2 Agreement

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