1. Minnesota State Transfer Pathways
Fall 2017
Transfer Specialists Conference
Minnesota State Transfer Pathways
Academic Programs and Transfer and Degree Audit Support
Kelly Murtaugh, Academic Programs
Marta Mohr, Academic Programs
Louise DiCesare, Transfer and Degree Audit Support

2. Session Overview Legislation Regarding Transfer Pathways
Overview of the Academic Program Approval
Status of the Transfer Pathways
College and University Implementation Process
Transfer Pathways Map for DARS Encoding Process
Your Questions!

3. 2014 Minnesota Higher Education Legislation
MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION PLAN. The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall develop a plan to implement multi-campus articulation agreements that lead to baccalaureate degree completion upon earning the number of credits required for the degree minus 60 credits at a system university after transfer to the system university by a student with an associate in arts degree, associate of science degree, or an associate of fine arts (AFA) degree from a system college. The board shall assign the task of developing the plan to the appropriate committee formed under the board’s “Charting the Future” initiative. The board shall report on this plan to the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over higher education finance and policy by March 15, 2015.

4. 2015 Higher education legislation
2015 MINNESOTA SESSION LAWS; ARTICLE 3 HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY
Sec. 21. BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PATHWAYS
Subdivision 1. Regulate MnSCU baccalaureate transfers.
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities shall implement new transfer pathways for associate of arts degrees, associate of science degrees, and associate of fine arts degrees toward baccalaureate degree programs. The implementation must, to the greatest extent possible, be done in accordance with the implementation plan, including its timeline, developed pursuant to Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 1, section 12.
Subd. 2. New or enhanced bachelor of applied science degrees.
The board, in consultation with system constituency groups, is encouraged to create a plan to enhance or develop new bachelor of applied science degree programs in areas of high employment need in the state to facilitate transfer pathways for students with associate of applied science degrees.
Subd. 3. Report.
By March 15, 2016, the board must report to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over higher education on the status of implementation of transfer pathways under subdivision 1 and any deviations from the
implementation plan.

5. Academic Program Approval
The Academic Programs unit supports the Minnesota State colleges and universities in providing high quality programs. As designees of the Chancellor, the unit provides system leadership and support for academic programs policies and procedures and manages the official inventory of Minnesota State academic programs.
Regulation (DOE, HLC, etc.)and MN statute
Board Policy 3.36 and System Procedure
System initiatives
Quality programs
ASA Connect sharepoint site—academic program resources

6. Status of Transfer Pathways: Timeline
Pilot Transfer Pathways
Currently Implementing Biology, Business, Psychology and Theatre
Phase 2 Transfer Pathways
University Designations Deadline – Jan. 31, 2018
Priority Review for College Program Submission – Nov. 1, 2017 – May 1, 2018
Phase 2 Pathways Implemented at Colleges – Fall 2018
Phase 3 Transfer Pathways
University Designations Deadline – Jan. 31, 2019
Priority Review for College Program Submission – Sept. 1, 2018 – May 1, 2018
Phase 3 Pathways Implemented at Colleges – Fall 2019

7. Transfer Pathways Implementation
Pilot Transfer Pathways (Currently Implementing)
Phase 2
Phase 3
Transfer pathways no longer being pursued
Biology
Accounting
Art (not yet approved)
Addiction Studies
Business
Chemistry
CAL Education
Nursing
Psychology
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Health PE
Theatre
Computer Science
Early Childhood Ed.
Criminal Justice – Law Enf.
Elementary Education
Economics
English
Exercise Science
MIS
History
Mechanical Engineering
Mass Communication
Political Science
Mathematics
Sociology
Pre-Social Work
Special Education
Spanish

8. College Implementation
Currently offer a matching degree program—can create transfer pathway by using “New from Existing” application form. Not currently offering matching degree program—must complete “Notice of Intent” application process. Existing Discipline awards and emphases need to be closed following the approval of the Transfer Pathway awards. Post new and updated course outlines to website as soon as possible to facilitate course evaluations

9. University Implementation
Utilize existing campus and departmental curriculum approval process to designate which programs will receive the Transfer Pathways graduates; review and modify curriculum where necessary.
Designate programs officially through Program Navigator
Ensure designated baccalaureate degree can be completed with an additional 60 credits (unless waiver is granted) at the university and that the entire MnTC is completed

10. Review of Transfer Pathway Applications
Ensure the naming convention (Discipline Transfer Pathway), credits, CIP code and all documents are included in application
AASC Minutes showing review and approval of the Transfer Pathway
Learning Outcomes Crosswalk and Course Outlines
Program Guide Sheet for Transfer Pathway
Compare program guide to approved transfer pathway requirements
Approve transfer pathway
Connect with Transfer and Degree Audit Support team

11. Mapping for DARS Encoding
Transfer Pathways require mapping of college courses within the discipline pathways to the university designated baccalaureate degree courses
Mapping is necessary to ensure that the 2014 legislative mandate is met: “…upon earning the number of credits required for the degree minus 60 credits at a system university after transfer to the system university by a student with an associate in arts degree, associate of science degree, or an associate of fine arts (AFA) degree from a system college…”
One-to-one course relationships must be entered by university DARS encoders to ensure transfer pathways “work” as intended
Mapping assists college advisors to provide improved advising for all students

12. Transfer Pathways Mapping Process
System Office Transfer Staff will complete college side of map and top part of map for universities after college has submitted program for approval
A clear, complete program guide is required (e.g. entire AA requirements—each of the 10 goal areas and any graduation requirements)
Map will be sent to university for completion and remaining courses
Map will be sent to all contacts (point person, DARS encoder, Transfer Specialist, Dean, Faculty designee)
Course relationships from map will be entered in DARS
Final map will be posted in system database and sent to college

13. Transfer Pathways Map for Dars Encoding

15. Campus DARS Encoders & Transfer Specialists
Administrators at the ASA Leadership Conference were asked to:
Provide support for time required for encoding programs,
especially with the upcoming 23 Transfer Pathways Programs
Provide support for time required for creating & maintaining transfer rules, including course equivalencies
Correctly map one-to-one course relationships

16. We are available to help!
System Office DARS Team Support
What we’ve done and what we plan to do:
Helped several campus encoders and will continue to support both encoders and Transfer Specialist
Added a webpage displaying Transfer Pathways Encoding examples from other schools -
Will encourage consistency
We are available to help!
Encoders and Transfer Specialists can submit questions to

17. Transfer Pathway Resources
Transfer Pathways Website: Pathways
Approved Transfer Pathways
Learning Outcomes Crosswalk
ISRS Codes
Designated Bachelor’s Degrees
Campus Transfer Pathways Implementation Toolkit
FAQs
Lynda, slides 24-25

18. Any Comments or questions to:
Marta Mohr, Academic Program Director,
Kelly Murtaugh, Academic Program Director,
Louise DiCesare, System Director for Transfer and Degree Audit Support,