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

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 (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 (1), F.S.

Pathways to Degree Completion High Schools Diploma Career Academies Florida Colleges Bachelor 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 Certificate Career 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, IB AA 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 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 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.

A Historical Perspective 1975 Statewide 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 , F.S.)  Transfer credit must satisfy institutional requirements in the same manner as native students 1975 Statewide 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 , F.S.)  Transfer credit must satisfy institutional requirements in the same manner as native students

A Historical Perspective 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)

A Historical Perspective 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

Governance 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

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

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

N = 50,896 In , 37% of SUS Bachelor’s Degree Recipients were FCS Transfers

FL Policies/Infrastructure that 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 )  Processed a total of 4,277,765 transcripts in  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 )  Processed a total of 4,277,765 transcripts in

FL Policies/Infrastructure that Facilitate Seamless Articulation FACTS.org – Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students In FACTS.org:  Performed 381,395 student-requested degree audits to determine those courses required for a degree  Completed 167, 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 FACTS.org:  Performed 381,395 student-requested degree audits to determine those courses required for a degree  Completed 167, 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

FL Policies/Infrastructure that Facilitate Seamless Articulation 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  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 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