Utilizing the P’s and Q’s (Policy, Process and Quality) of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): Lessons Learned and New Approaches to Help Improve Your Transfer Center Workbook Presented by: Christie Grote, Director of Academic Process Amy Martin, Director of Academic Evaluation Liz Bernal, Supervisor of Prior Learning Assessment David Saenz, Supervisor of Prior Learning Assessment

Current State Analysis Topic Current Level of Effectiveness: Rate 1-10 (1 not effective at all 10 extremely effective) Level of Importance: (1 not important at all 10 extremely important) Policies and Procedures: Documented Recruiting and Training: Targeting Specific Skillsets Recruiting and Training: Behavior Based Interviewing Recruiting and Training: Module Training Recruiting and Training: Mentoring Program Recruiting and Training: Auditing Process Management of Special Populations Faculty Involvement Prior Learning Options: College Transfer Credit Prior Learning Options: Military Transfer Credit Prior Learning Options: Standardized Exams (AP, CLEP, DSST) Prior Learning Options: Experiential Learning Portfolio Prior Learning Options: Professional Training Certificates Prior Learning Options: Challenge Exams Technology: Workflows Technology: Mapping Databases AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012

AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012 Action Plan Identified Gap Area Priority to Close Gap Current State Target Future State Benefits of Implementation Timeline to Implement Action Items Prior Learning Options: Challenge Exams (example) M -No challenge examinations are offered -Seek to offer challenge exam in Composition course, ENGL 106. -Allow students to reach degree completion faster -Competitive edge -Proposal: 3 mo. -Implement: 6 mo.   -Meet with Dean; -Meet with curriculum committee; Etc… AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012

AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012 Action Plan Identified Gap Area Priority to Close Gap Current State Target Future State Benefits of Implementation Timeline to Implement Action Items   AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012

AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012 Action Plan Identified Gap Area Priority to Close Gap Current State Target Future State Benefits of Implementation Timeline to Implement Action Items   AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012

AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012 General Notes AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012

AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012 General Notes AACRAO Transfer Conference July, 2012