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August 2009

Expanded ASU/Maricopa Alliance Means Incentives for Students

Welcome back!  Over the summer, you may have seen news articles about Maricopa's expanded partnership with ASU.  This article will bring you up to date about these developments.

The ASU-Maricopa Alliance is the umbrella partnership agreement between ASU and the Maricopa Community Colleges.  As a part of the Alliance, we now have the Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program (MAPP) that provides curriculum pathways to maximize student transfer.  MAPPs are designed for students who are decided on a major, want to transfer to ASU, and can complete the requirements in a 3-year timeframe.  Because MAPPs include the AGEC and associate's degree, the student is "protected" if he or she decides to change course.  Students who are undecided about a major can still pursue their transfer course work, and decide at a later time if MAPPs are a good option for them..  Students who complete MAPPs will receive tangible incentives including guaranteed admission into specific university programs, tuition caps, personalized ASU transfer advisement, and eligibility for merit-based transfer scholarships. 

MAPPs are developed by ASU using the existing Maricopa AGEC, AA, AS, and ABus, as well as discipline courses agreed upon by the ATF's.  MAPPs are prescriptive because they specify what is required at the lower division, maximize transfer course work, and ensure no loss of credit for the major at ASU. (Continue...)

Change to University Transfer Admissions Policy

The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) approved a proposal to change the transfer admissions policy for all three Arizona public universities. In summary, the policy change would limit "assured admission" to the resident transfer students who either: 1) complete the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) and have a 2.5 cumulative GPA or 2) complete an associate degree or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.00=A scale. If students complete an AGEC with no additional coursework, they would need a grade point average of 2.50 or above on a 4.00=A scale. The policy is effective Fall 2010. To access the ABOR proposal. Should you have questions regarding the policy change, please contact Rose Rojas.

Statewide Policy Update: Change to "Elective or Better" Policy

The Academic Program Articulation Steering Committee (APASC) approved revisions to the Elective or Better policy at their May 1, 2009 meeting. The new policy will be effective beginning the Fall of 2010. To access the new policy language.

Instructional Council (IC) Meeting manager

At the request of IC Chairs, CCTA has created a web tool that allows ICs to post meeting dates, agendas, and documents. The tool was created to support ICs and their business processes. For IC Chairs who are interested in learning how to use the tool, there will be a training session on Friday, September 18, 1:30 - 3:30, District Office, Room 300 . To RSVP, please contact Nora Aguilar at (480)731-8139.

To access the IC Meeting Manager

Announcing New Partnership with Strayer University

Strayer University recognizes how important it is for adult students to balance the many responsibilities of their busy lives. By partnering with Maricopa Community College, Strayer University will make earning your degree as convenient as possible, while providing an affordable, quality education in a supportive environment. (Continue...)

Park University

Park University, at the Luke Campus Center, has been in Arizona since 1976, serving the needs of the local surrounding areas. Learn more about Park and its program offerings.

Midwestern University

Midwestern Announces Discontinuation of Undergraduate Biomedical Sciences Program

Capella University

Check out Capella University's scholarship and webinar opportunities.

University Transfer Guides

The following transfer guides are currently available:

Arizona Public Universities

Grand Canyon University

Midwestern University

Western International University

Publications

“On Track to Complete? A Taxonomy of Beginning Community College Students and Their Outcomes 3 Years After Enrolling: 2003-04 through 2006” a report from the National Center for Education Statistics.