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January 2009

Evaluating Maricopa's Transfer Partnerships: How Effective Are They?

The Maricopa Community Colleges have formal transfer articulation agreements with 46 universities nationwide; this is in addition to Arizona’s three public universities which are part of the statewide transfer system. An evaluation was conducted by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation to examine the efficacy of the transfer articulation agreements with Maricopa's transfer partners. It was the first attempt by the Maricopa Community Colleges to examine systematically the efficacy of the district’s many transfer partnership agreements. The findings from the evaluation provide evidence that can be used to strengthen Maricopa’s established transfer partnerships and provide direction for CCTA regarding the development of future transfer agreements. Access full report.

Chancellor, ASU President Sign Expanded Transfer Agreement

Maricopa Community Colleges’ Chancellor Rufus Glasper and Arizona State University President Michael Crow emphasized renewed educational access and seamless transfer for students at a signing ceremony January 20 at Rio Salado College that marks a new partnership era for the two institutions. The expanded partnership’s goal is to increase the number of students who complete a community college degree and go on to graduate from ASU by doubling the number of student transferring to ASU from Maricopa, and increasing their success at the university. (Read More)

CCTA Announces A New Web Tool To Help Students Access Information On Maricopa’s Transfer Partners

A new web tool has been developed to help provide students with easy access to essential information for Maricopa’s Transfer Partners. Among the information provided for each institution:

• Scholarship information and FICE codes
• Annual tuition rates
• Maximum number of credits accepted and applied in transfer
• Deadlines and links to admission applications
• Accreditation and institutional designations

We would appreciate your help in implementing the web tool on departmental and college websites. To access the tool, click here. We hope this site is useful, and we welcome your feedback.

In The Spotlight

Ashford University

Founded in 1918, Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Ashford offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Online bachelor's degrees are currently available in 15 different areas, and include Accounting, Business, Early Childhood, Healthcare Management, and Sports and Recreational Management. Maricopa students can transfer and apply up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's program. For Maricopa employees, Ashford offers graduate programs in the areas of Business Administration, Organizational Management, and Teaching and Learning with Technology. The university is known for its high quality yet highly affordable programs, with tuition fees among the lowest in the U.S. compared to other private institutions. Ashford's tagline is: "Higher Education Made Affordable" (SM). For more information, visit http://www.ashford.edu

prescott College

Prescott College receives License to offer Early Childhood Education Teacher Certifications and Programs

The Arizona Department of Education has approved Prescott College’s application to offer degrees and teacher certification programs in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Few institutions in Arizona offer both ECE and Early Childhood Special Education programs. These programs are well suited for Maricopa College students seeking to transfer seamlessly into a competitively priced, low-residency distance learning program. Students complete the Teacher Education Program from their home community. No relocation necessary! Apply now for January entry and summer and fall 2009 terms. Contact Lydia Rowe 888.797.4680. Website

Publications

In 2005, Governor Janet Napolitano created the Governor’s P-20 Council to improve and align Arizona’s education systems from early childhood through postsecondary education. Click here to access Governor's P-20 Council Higher Education recommendations.

A ‘Penalty’ for Starting at a Community College?
To access full text.

Making the Transition to Four-Year Institutions: Academic Preparation and Transfer (Working Paper No. 13): Josipa Roksa & Juan Carlos Calcagno — June 2008. New York: Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University.

Transition Matters: Community College to Bachelor's Degree - A Proceedings Report of the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance. May 2008.

To access past editions of Transitions, click here.