1. Definition of Articulation A PLANNED PROCESS that links two or more educational institutions together to facilitate a smooth transition for STUDENTS to move from one COURSE, PROGRAM, or EDUCATIONAL LEVEL to the next.

2. Articulation Agreement b First defined in Perkins IV – 2006 b “Written commitment to a program designed to provide students with a non- duplicative sequence of progressive achievement leading to degrees or certificates in a Tech Prep Program.”

3. Types of Articulation b Institutional Agreements b Course to Course Agreements b Advanced Placement b Course Sequencing

4. Title V Regulation b Governing Board established policy for granting credit through “Credit By Exam “ Process for prior knowledge b Student Status b Nature & Content of the Exam b Notation on Students Record b Grading Option

5. Title V Regulations b Units Granted b Fees Charged Students

6. Credit by Exam b Nationally understood as a vehicle for offering credit in higher education b A transcripting term b Nature and content of the examination shall be determined solely by faculty in the discipline that normally teaches the course. b Does not have to be conducted at the college.

7. Credit by Exam Continued b Does the course meet the rigor and integrity of the course content at the receiving institution? b Faculty committees to determine when an examination “adequately measures mastery of the course content as set forth in the course outline of record”. b Is course evaluation based on measurable course objectives?

8. Articulation of High School Courses With Credit By Exam b Can be used to waive requirements b Can be used to partially satisfy certificate degree requirements b Must be noted as such on college transcript

9. Articulation of High School Courses Without Credit By Exam b May not be used toward any general education requirement for an associate degree b May not be used to fulfill the 60 semester units requirement to receive an associate degree.

10. Benefits of Articulation for Faculty b Increases interactions among faculty members across institutions. b Provide the opportunity for instructors to compare & align curriculum. b Allows for the sharing of resources & ideas among faculty members. b Encourages enrollment in articulated curricula.

11. Benefits of Articulation for Students b Creates a seamless transition from HS to Community College. b Allows students to receive college credit/advanced placement. b Encourages students to set educational/career goals & to develop plans to achieve these goals.

12. Articulation Responsibilities b Identify person responsible b Develop Policies and Procedures Regular review of agreementsRegular review of agreements Establishing of new agreementsEstablishing of new agreements Policy and Procedures for Credit by ExaminationPolicy and Procedures for Credit by Examination

13. Career Pathways b Federal Perspective – Career Pathways as a Systemic Framework Moving students to and through institutionsMoving students to and through institutions Placing students into high wage jobsPlacing students into high wage jobs Ensuring students the ability for life long learning Ensuring students the ability for life long learning

14. Career Pathways b Statewide Career Pathways Project – Michelle Pilati, Ph.D., Coordinator

15. Panel Presentation b What are your college policies and your college procedures for granting Credit by Examination. b Have you exercised this practice for CTE courses? If so, have there been any challenges to the process? b What individuals/departments are involved in the process? b Based on your experience, what advice can you give colleges related to Credit by Examination.

16. Articulation Handbook b Review of Handbook

17. Questions b Unresolved Issues b Local Challenges