SB1440 Implementation Duane Short San Diego Miramar College

Overview of presentation Background Curricular component Admissions component The big picture An example Advising tool Questions & Discussion

Background

Presentation is representative of the collective perspective of CCC Articulation Officers Statistics represent broad averages and estimates based on available research

Background Components of a bachelor’s degree GE + MP + M + GR  At least 120 units GE = General Education MP = Major Prep M = Major GR = Graduation Requirements

Background Components of a bachelor’s degree GE + MP + M + GR  At least 120 units GE = General Education MP = Major Prep M = Major GR = Graduation Requirements

Background Most efficient path to degree: GE + MP + M + GR  120 units 70 units at CCC + 50 units at CSU

Background Observed in real world: GE + MP + M + GR  About 150 units 80 units at CCC + 70 units at CSU

Background Why is 150 units a problem? 30 more units than needed for most majors Represents 1 year of coursework and associated costs

Background GE + MP + M + GR  About 150 units Causes cited in research Exploration of various fields of study High unit majors (STEM disciplines) Erroneous information Barriers to transfer Varying curricular requirements

Background GE + MP + M + GR  About 150 units Causes cited in research Exploration of various fields of study High unit majors (STEM disciplines) Erroneous information Barriers to transfer Varying curricular requirements

Background Varying requirements… Each CSU may have its own unique major preparation requirements Each CCC has its own set of courses 23 CSU campuses x 112 CCC campuses = 2,576 different potential combinations for each major

Background Apparent intent of SB1440… Students complete an associate degree consisting of transfer requirements accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major Students get priority admission to their local CSU campus Students get guaranteed admission somewhere in the CSU system

Background Apparent intent of SB1440… Students complete an associate degree consisting of transfer requirements accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major Students get priority admission to their local CSU campus Students get guaranteed admission somewhere in the CSU system Already in place Already in place Already in place

Background Apparent intent of SB1440… Students complete an associate degree consisting of transfer requirements accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major Students get priority admission to their local CSU campus Students get guaranteed admission somewhere in the CSU system Already in place Already in place Already in place Modified

Curricular component

Students complete an associate degree consisting of transfer requirements accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major

Curricular component Students complete an associate degree consisting of transfer requirements accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major

Curricular component Students complete an AA-T/AS-T accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major

Curricular component What does accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major mean?

Curricular component What does accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major mean?

Curricular component “Accepted” might mean: “Fulfills all major preparation requirements”

Curricular component “Accepted” might mean: “Fulfills all major preparation requirements” AA-T/AS-T would function for majors just like CSU GE or IGETC pattern functions for GE

Curricular component “Accepted” might mean: “Fulfills all major preparation requirements” AA-T/AS-T would function for majors just like CSU GE or IGETC pattern functions for GE Viewed as a possible future goal; not being pursued at this time

Curricular component “Accepted” current usage: “Resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer”

Curricular component “Accepted” current usage: “Resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer” Might fulfill all major prep requirements

Curricular component “Accepted” current usage: “Resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer” Might fulfill all major prep requirements Might fulfill some major prep requirements

Curricular component “Accepted” current usage: “Resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer” Might fulfill all major prep requirements Might fulfill some major prep requirements Might fulfill no major prep requirements Depends on: AA-T/AS-T design CSU major prep requirements Student course selection Determined by existing articulation (or case-by-case evaluation after transfer)

Curricular component What does accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major mean? “Accepted” means resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer

Curricular component What does accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major mean?

Curricular component “Every CSU campus offering a similar major” might mean: “Every CSU campus offering a major in this field”

Curricular component “Every CSU campus offering a similar major” might mean: “Every CSU campus offering a major in this field” The AA-T/AS-T would function as “approximate preparation” for all possible CSU destinations CSU system is trying to implement this

Curricular component “Every CSU campus offering a similar major” current usage: “Every CSU campus that can ensure no more than 60 units after transfer”

Curricular component “Every CSU campus offering a similar major” current usage: “Every CSU campus that can ensure no more than 60 units after transfer” Not necessarily all campuses with the major

Curricular component “Every CSU campus offering a similar major” current usage: “Every CSU campus that can ensure no more than 60 units after transfer” Not necessarily all campuses with the major Not necessarily all specializations within a major determined “similar” CSU system is trying to “get to 60” for all campuses with the major

Curricular component Possible strategies to implement “…no more than 60 units after transfer” Design ADTs to minimize coursework not required at all/most CSUs Provide student course selection advice with ADTs Accept AA-T/AS-T for a particular specialization within a major Waive CSU graduation requirements Waive CSU major requirements e.g. American Institutions Probably case-by-case basis after transfer

Curricular component What does accepted at every CSU campus offering a similar major mean? “Accepted” means resulting in no more than 60 units after transfer “Every CSU campus…” means every campus that can do this

Admissions component

New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T Students who have an AA-T/AS-T receive admission priority over those who do not

Admissions component Admission categories based on CSU campus/program impaction and CCC student/degree characteristics

Admissions component Admission categories based on CSU campus/program impaction and CCC student/degree characteristics

Admissions component Three kinds of impaction at CSU 1. No impaction All students admitted* 2. Impacted campus/nonimpacted program All local students admitted* Nonlocal student must meet campus impaction criteria * Must meet CSU system minimum admission requirements Determined by CSU Campus Impaction Information Chart

Admissions component Three kinds of impaction at CSU 3. Impacted program Local students must meet local program impaction criteria Nonlocal students must meet nonlocal program impaction criteria May be different criteria for local vs. nonlocal Determined by CSU Undergrad Impacted Programs Matrix

Admissions component Admission categories based on CSU campus/program impaction and CCC student/degree characteristics

Admissions component CCC student/degree characteristics Local Admission Area student; No AA- T/AS-T Nonlocal Admission Area student; No AA- T/AS-T This is the status quo (before SB1440) Determined by CSU Local Admission Area list

Admissions component New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T Students who have an AA-T/AS-T receive admission priority over those who do not

Admissions component New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T Students who have an AA-T/AS-T receive admission priority over those who do not

Admissions component New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T* from Local Admission Area CCC AA-T/AS-T* from Nonlocal Admission Area CCC Students who have an AA-T/AS-T* receive admission priority over those who do not * AA-T/AS-T must be accepted at the CSU campus for the student’s intended bachelor’s degree program

Admissions component CCC student/degree characteristics Local Admission Area student; No AA-T/AS-T Nonlocal Admission Area student; No AA-T/AS-T

Admissions component CCC student/degree characteristics Local Admission Area student; No AA-T/AS-T Nonlocal Admission Area student; No AA-T/AS-T Local Admission Area student; AA-T/AS-T awarded from Local Admission Area CCC* Nonlocal Admission Area student; AA-T/AS-T awarded from Local Admission Area CCC* Local Admission Area student; AA-T/AS-T awarded from Nonlocal Admission Area CCC* Nonlocal Admission Area student; AA-T/AS-T awarded from Nonlocal Admission Area CCC* New categories added via SB1440 implementation Determined by CCCs listed on CSU Local Admission Area list (ignore other criteria)

Ignore “majority of courses” criterion… Becomes “AA-T/AS-T* awarded from any CCC in Orange County”

Admissions component CCC student/degree characteristics * AA-T/AS-T must be accepted at the CSU campus for the student’s intended bachelor’s degree program

Admissions component New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T Students who have an AA-T/AS-T receive admission priority over those who do not

Admissions component New admission policy… Students are considered “local” for admission purposes based on the CCC awarding the AA-T/AS-T Students who have an AA-T/AS-T receive admission priority over those who do not 0.2 “GPA bump” for campus impaction 0.1 “GPA bump” for program impaction Admission standard GPA bump

The big picture

Which students are clearly advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T?

The big picture Which students are clearly advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T? Students seeking an associate degree in addition to transfer preparation No local graduation requirements Designed to be a “stand alone” associate degree

The big picture Which students are clearly advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T? Students preparing broadly for more than one CSU Designed to be “common preparation” for most CSU campuses CSU is trying to accept for all campuses that offer the major

The big picture Which students are clearly advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T? Students attending a CCC that does not have major prep articulation to their intended CSU Students are assured they will have no more than 60 units after transfer, even if no articulation exists

The big picture Which students are clearly not advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T?

The big picture Which students are clearly not advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T? Students transferring to a CSU campus/major that has not accepted the AA-T/AS-T No SB1440 benefits to the student

The big picture Which students are clearly not advantaged by the AA-T/AS-T? Students preparing for an unimpacted campus/program No admissions benefit to AA-T/AS-T Articulated coursework already guaranteed to meet major prep requirements No additional course requirements beyond major prep

The big picture Harder decision when… AA-T/AS-T accepted by CSU CCC has major preparation articulation Student preparing for impacted campus or program Possible admissions advantages Possible admissions or curricular disadvantages 

An example

Student intends to transfer to a non- local CSU in an impacted major Option A: Complete major prep Option B: Complete AA-T/AS-T from student’s home CCC Option C: Complete AA-T/AS-T from a CCC in the intended CSU’s local service area

An example: Curricular component Option A: Complete major prep Required major preparation Intro American Government Intro Sociology Social Problems Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option A: Complete major prep Transfer courseworkRequired major preparation Intro American Government Intro Sociology Social Problems Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option A: Complete major prep Transfer courseworkRequired major preparation Intro American Government Intro Sociology Social Problems Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T Required major preparation Intro American Government Intro Sociology Social Problems Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T courseworkRequired major preparation Intro Criminal JusticeIntro American Government Concepts of Criminal LawIntro Sociology Criminal Justice ElectiveSocial Problems Criminal Justice ElectiveStatistics Intro Sociology Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T courseworkRequired major preparation Intro Criminal JusticeIntro American Government Concepts of Criminal LawIntro Sociology Criminal Justice ElectiveSocial Problems Criminal Justice ElectiveStatistics Intro Sociology Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T courseworkRequired major preparation Intro Criminal JusticeIntro American Government Concepts of Criminal LawIntro Sociology Criminal Justice ElectiveSocial Problems Criminal Justice ElectiveStatistics Intro Sociology Statistics

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T courseworkRequired major preparation Intro Criminal JusticeIntro American Government Concepts of Criminal LawIntro Sociology Criminal Justice ElectiveSocial Problems Criminal Justice ElectiveStatistics Intro Sociology Statistics Required major prep not included in AA-T/AS-T

An example: Curricular component Option B or C: Complete AA-T/AS-T AA-T/AS-T courseworkRequired major preparation Intro Criminal JusticeIntro American Government Concepts of Criminal LawIntro Sociology Criminal Justice ElectiveSocial Problems Criminal Justice ElectiveStatistics Intro Sociology Statistics Required major prep not included in AA-T/AS-T Additional coursework not required for university major

An example: Admissions component Option A: Complete major prep Must meet non-local program impaction GPA (Status quo)

An example: Admissions component Option B: Complete AA-T/AS-T from student’s home CCC Must meet nonlocal program impaction GPA GPA bump (i.e. lower GPA standard) Retain local status at the local CSU

An example: Admissions component Option C: Complete AA-T/AS-T from a CCC in the intended CSU’s local service area Gain local status at intended CSU GPA bump (i.e. lower GPA standard) Lose local status at the local CSU

An example: Summary Option A: Complete major prep CostsBenefits Must meet nonlocal program impaction GPA for intended CSU Fully prepared for major after transfer No GPA bump (i.e. higher GPA standard) No additional coursework required Retain local admission priority for local CSU

An example: Summary Option B: Complete AA-T/AS-T from student’s home CCC CostsBenefits Incomplete major prep (6 units)GPA bump (i.e. lower GPA standard) Coursework not required for university major (12 units) Retain local admission priority for local CSU Must meet nonlocal program impaction GPA for intended CSU Possible additional admission opportunities (spring term)

An example: Summary Option C: Complete AA-T/AS-T from a CCC in the intended CSU’s local service area CostsBenefits Incomplete major prep (6 units)Gain local admission priority for intended CSU Coursework not required for university major (12 units) GPA bump (i.e. lower GPA standard) Lose local admission priority for local CSU Possible additional admission opportunities (spring term)

The advising tool

Background Produced by CCC AO Regional Reps with input from others Intended for use by counselors as an advising tool Updated as new information is available

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