David Morse Michelle Pilati AA-T and AS-T Degrees - Considerations for Developing TMC-aligned Degrees David Morse Michelle Pilati

Overview Background Challenges Final thoughts Why TMC? TMC development Local TMC use Challenges Final thoughts

Why TMC? SB 1440 Statewide solution Benefits of a “statewide solution”?

TMC Development DIG or FDRG develops draft (AO assists) FDRG prepares for vetting FDRG finalizes ICW accepts

TMC Guidelines Minimum 18 units; degree must not exceed 60 Appropriate coursework for a degree in the discipline AND preparation for transfer “Double-counting” encouraged

TMC Guidelines Consider CSU requirements Consider courses outside of the major Consider limits of “small colleges” Establish a balance between required and options

Local TMC Use Overlap with existing degrees? Do you have the curriculum? Local CSU requirements? Discipline faculty – do they “like” the TMC?

Challenges?

What factors should be considered as courses are selected for your TMC-aligned degrees?

How do you address the potentially competing visions for these degrees that are both degrees in a discipline AND preparation for transfer?

What “data” should be considered when developing these degrees?

What data? Where do your students go? What are the requirements of your local CSU? Anything else?

Final Thoughts