1. 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

2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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