1. C-ID Course Identification Numbering System: The New Kid in Town ASCCC Curriculum Institute July 11, 2008 Kate Clark

2. History—the Cliff’s Notes Version:  Background Context –Legislative Concerns Common Course Numbering Clear Pathways to Majors –UC/CSU Faculty Concerns: ICAS conference of discipline leaders in 1998

3. Historical Participant: CAN  CAN (California Articulation Numbering System (1985-2005) –Advantages: Articulation, Shared number, Widely used –Disadvantages: Lacked UC participation, Not sufficiently descriptive, Outdated, limited faculty review Last Gasp Effort: “New CAN Model” Faculty Discipline Review Groups Robust Descriptors Regular Cycle of Review CAN becomes a CCC Orphan: January 2005

4. Historical Participant: IMPAC: 2000-2006 ICAS project, launched after faculty summit to identify problems with student transfer  I ntersegmental  M ajor  P reparation  A rticulated  C urriculum  Advantages and Disadvantages www.cal-impac.org

5. LDTP : CSU’s Lower Division Transfer Pattern Project 2005--  CSU Initial Effort to –Reduce “unnecessary units” transferred in –Speed time to degree –Provide clear paths –Manage enrollment  Later –Effort to influence course content –Address faculty concerns about CAN –Achieve greater comparability among CSU courses and expectations

6.  LDTP Advantages  LDTP Disadvantages http://www.calstate.edu/acadaff/ldtp/

7. UC Transfer Initiatives  UC Streamlining (Articulation)  UC Transfer Preparation Paths –Specific paths for 10 majors—clear advisory information –www.uctransfer.orgwww.uctransfer.org –Preserved the vitality of difference but reduced surprises

8. C-ID  Early Concepts: 2002- 2005 Objective: “The Best of All Possible Worlds”  Build upon CAN’s: Simple, supranumber used widely Web-based access FDRG-based model of faculty development Articulation-oriented objectives  Build upon IMPAC’s Intersegmental/Interdisciplinary discussions Face-to-face interaction  Build upon LDTP’s On-line, robust course descriptors A course validation process

9. C-ID’s Early Concepts, cont’d.  Build upon UC’s –Use of existing articulation as a starting point –Identification of common features of major preparation to build paths  C-ID  Grids for chosen disciplines, indicating articulation  Respect for work done—complement not supplant LDTP  Campus-Specific Courses for CSU and UC  Focus on non-major coursework—GE and elective  On-line, robust course descriptors  A course validation process  Wide, intersegmental, interdisciplinary participation

10. C-ID Incubation  ICAS sponsored and supported  Participation of CIAC-affiliated AOs  “Faculty-driven, staff-supported” project  Funding: System Office RFA/Grant Los Rios Community College District Contracted with ASCCC Two-year Pilot Project Further the work already done in several disciplines

11. Status of C-ID Goals  #1 Secure the commitment of faculty representing the CCC, CSU, UC and AICCU member institutions to participate in the organizational infrastructure that supports a common course numbering system and determines its long-term sustainability. Advisory Committee On-going Commitments Work with ASSIST Build relationships with other groups Explore outside funding

12.  #2 Design, develop and prepare for implementation and use by all segments an overarching common numbering system Establish C-ID Office Secure list of CCC “Top 20 Majors” Develop a Training Manual for FDRGs Appoint and Train FDRGs Beta test electronic mechanism for faculty’s use in designing, reviewing, revising descriptors

13.  #3 Create and maintain a web portal for public and internal use. Database of faculty, professional groups Website for faculty, articulation, counselors Intranet forum for on-line faculty exchange

14. Where is C-ID now?  Website as a reflection of accomplishments, efforts and direction www.c-id.net

15. Where does C-ID go next? 2008-09  REVIEWS: Summer Early Fall –Compilation, Review, Reconsideration –Posting of Current Descriptors –Mechanism for Initial Validation to be Finalized Roll-overs on honor system Subsequent validation mechanism  NEXT CYCLES Begin new FDRG appointments: –Sociology, Earth Sciences, Theatre/Drama –Continuing: Psychology, English (Creative Writing, Linguistics)

16.  USING COMPLETED, ACTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTORS Curriculum Development Increased Articulation Increased Communication among colleges and universities offering courses  PROMOTING ACTIVE USE OF THE SITE AND THE NUMBER  RALLYING SUPPORT –Faculty : Participants, Reviewers, Users –Curriculum Chairs and Committees –Articulation Officers –System Office

17. Other Questions? Thank you!