Enabling the BC Transfer System: A Discussion Paper

Institution	British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer
Titel	Enabling the BC Transfer System: A Discussion Paper
Quelle	(2011), (5 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Educational Opportunities; Articulation (Education); Institutions; Feedback (Response); Student Mobility; Discussion; Transfer Policy; Foreign Countries; College Transfer Students; College Credits; Canada + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Articulation; Artikulation (Ling); Artikulation; Aussprache; Student; Students; Mobility; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Mobilität; Diskussion; Ausland; Hochschulwechsel; Schulwechsel; Studienortwechsel; College; Colleges; Achievement; Performance; Anrechnung; Hochschule; Fachhochschule; Leistung; Kanada
Abstract	This discussion paper outlines processes, as well as opportunities and constraints, for "enabling" BC Transfer System institutions to enhance transfer credit information in the BC Transfer Guide, making it more reflective of institutional practices and student mobility. BCCAT's focus is increasing the availability of transfer credit information for students so they may better plan their pathways across institutions, where appropriate to their educational needs and goals. Currently 40 institutions comprise the BC Transfer System. Seven perform receiving functions only, 18 perform sending functions only, and 13 perform both sending and receiving functions. Two institutions with distinctive curriculum and program design do not articulate on a course-by-course basis. BCCAT is proposing that all institutions be enabled to enhance the scope of their role in the BC Transfer Guide by lifting the sending/receiving restrictions and revising the language of the bctransferguide.ca site and appropriate BCCAT documents in a manner commensurate with these changes. BCCAT is aware that any expansion of transfer credit information within the BC Transfer Guide should proceed cautiously with due consideration of the implications to the system as a whole. Therefore, BCCAT is operating under two assumptions in making this proposal: (1) Institutions want articulation agreements to reflect credit transfer and student mobility patterns; and (2) Institutions do not want a significant increase in articulation work. This proposal provides several potential opportunities for students and institutions alike. The key benefit would be an increase in the available transfer information at the BC Transfer Guide website. This would assist students in making more informed choices about their transfer pathways. A further outcome would be increased transparency and accountability of transfer arrangements among participating institutions. Implications arise for all institutions when one expands the scope of its articulation activity. An issue that would require consideration in moving forward under the proposed scenario is the maintenance of articulation agreements, which is a shared responsibility between institutions. In order to consider this proposal and inform development of a possible implementation strategy, BCCAT is seeking feedback from transfer system member institutions: students, faculty, and staff. (Contains 1 footnote.) (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer. 709-555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3H6, Canada. Tel: 604-412-7700; Fax: 604-683-0576; e-mail: info@bccat.ca; Web site: http://www.bccat.ca
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10