articulation what is it ?. articulation is the term used to describe the process that facilitates...

ArticulationArticulation

What is it ?What is it ?


Is the term used to describe the process that facilitates Is the term used to describe the process that facilitates the transition of a student from one institution to the transition of a student from one institution to anotheranother

Or from one level of education to the next with Or from one level of education to the next with minimum duplication of courseworkminimum duplication of coursework

Lansing Community College will engage in Lansing Community College will engage in partnerships and articulation opportunities whenever partnerships and articulation opportunities whenever this will enhance students’ success and increase this will enhance students’ success and increase access to advanced educational opportunitiesaccess to advanced educational opportunities


Who benefits?Who benefits?

Students Students

Free Credit !Free Credit !

Your SchoolYour School

Lansing Community CollegeLansing Community College

Win – Win – Win !Win – Win – Win !

How the Articulation Process How the Articulation Process WorksWorks

You (the instructor) and your school express an You (the instructor) and your school express an

Interest in articulating with Lansing Community CollegeInterest in articulating with Lansing Community College

Motivating factors for doing this:Motivating factors for doing this:

Benefits the students academically, emotionally, financiallyBenefits the students academically, emotionally, financially

Provides students with encouragement, guidance and motivationProvides students with encouragement, guidance and motivation

Helps build your high school enrollmentHelps build your high school enrollment

Helps teacher develop a viable and up-to-date-curriculumHelps teacher develop a viable and up-to-date-curriculum


Check out LCC opportunities Check out LCC opportunities

lcc.edu/academics/courseslcc.edu/academics/courses

Review LCC programs that lead to degrees at LCCReview LCC programs that lead to degrees at LCC

Review specific LCC class syllabi and recommended textbooks to Review specific LCC class syllabi and recommended textbooks to determine if any of your classes would qualifydetermine if any of your classes would qualify

Either as they are currently being taught or with a bit of sensible Either as they are currently being taught or with a bit of sensible adjustmentadjustment

Select classes that would help student move easily from high Select classes that would help student move easily from high school to their college programschool to their college program

Contact LCC staff with questions regarding the courses and Contact LCC staff with questions regarding the courses and curriculum you are targetingcurriculum you are targeting

Create a TableCreate a Table

Once you have determined which courses might qualify, Once you have determined which courses might qualify,

create a table based on the template provided by LCCcreate a table based on the template provided by LCC

List at top of page:List at top of page:

LCC course code, LCC program name, number of LCC creditsLCC course code, LCC program name, number of LCC credits

Articulated high school course title, number of hours the class Articulated high school course title, number of hours the class meets (seat time)meets (seat time)

Create a tableCreate a table

Include in the table:Include in the table:

A column listing the LCC Course Outcomes A column listing the LCC Course Outcomes (Learning Objectives) from course syllabus(Learning Objectives) from course syllabus

A matching column identifying the tasks to be completed in the A matching column identifying the tasks to be completed in the high school class that lead to mastery of the LCC course high school class that lead to mastery of the LCC course outcomesoutcomes

A check-off column for A check-off column for Meets Outcome Meets Outcome aand a column for nd a column for Still in ProgressStill in Progress

Also IncludeAlso Include

List the textbooks and other resources used in the high List the textbooks and other resources used in the high school classschool class

In Your Table In Your Table (Articulation Task List)(Articulation Task List)

Create and write specific tasks that students would Create and write specific tasks that students would complete based on your own course outline complete based on your own course outline

(including state requirements where applicable) that (including state requirements where applicable) that would lead to mastery of the aligned LCC outcomes.would lead to mastery of the aligned LCC outcomes.

How the Articulation Process How the Articulation Process WorksWorksRemember:Remember:

The student must complete 100% of the tasks you list The student must complete 100% of the tasks you list

to receive credit for the corresponding LCC Outcometo receive credit for the corresponding LCC Outcome

ANDAND

The student must pass your course with a grade of 80% The student must pass your course with a grade of 80% or higheror higher


Next Next

Meet with or contact appropriate LCC faculty (Program Meet with or contact appropriate LCC faculty (Program Coordinator) for review and or assistance as needed.Coordinator) for review and or assistance as needed.

ThenThen

Submit final task list to the LCC Articulation Submit final task list to the LCC Articulation Coordinator for review, final approval and signatures.Coordinator for review, final approval and signatures.

SampleSample

LCC Course Code: LCC Course Code: HORT 102HORT 102

LCC Course Name:LCC Course Name: Intro. Ornamental HorticultureIntro. Ornamental Horticulture

LCC Credits: LCC Credits: 33

LCC Curriculum: LCC Curriculum: HorticultureHorticulture

High School Program: High School Program: Kent ISDKent ISD

High School Course: High School Course: AgriscienceAgriscience

No. of District Class Hours: No. of District Class Hours: 150150

Textbook & other materials:Textbook & other materials:

Sample:Sample:Individual Individual SchoolsSchools

Good News!Good News!

We now have a State Wide Articulation AgreementWe now have a State Wide Articulation Agreement

For secondary schools who choose to participate in this programFor secondary schools who choose to participate in this program

For selected LCC Horticulture and Landscape Architecture CoursesFor selected LCC Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Courses

State Wide Articulation State Wide Articulation AgreementAgreementLCC Courses to be included: LCC Courses to be included: HorticultureHorticulture

HORT 102 Intro to Ornamental HorticultureHORT 102 Intro to Ornamental Horticulture HORT 103 Indoor Plants and FlowersHORT 103 Indoor Plants and Flowers HORT 105 Pest and Problems of Ornamental PlantsHORT 105 Pest and Problems of Ornamental Plants HORT 107 Beginning Floral DesignHORT 107 Beginning Floral Design HORT 109 Contemporary Floral DesignHORT 109 Contemporary Floral Design HORT 110 Wedding Floral DesignHORT 110 Wedding Floral Design HORT 143 Cut Flowers, Foliage & Potted PlantsHORT 143 Cut Flowers, Foliage & Potted Plants HORT 235 Greenhouse Structures and EnvironmentHORT 235 Greenhouse Structures and Environment HORT 236 Greenhouse OrnamentalsHORT 236 Greenhouse Ornamentals

State Wide Articulation AgreementState Wide Articulation Agreement

LCC Course to be Included: LCC Course to be Included: Landscape ArchitectureLandscape Architecture

LAND 100 Intro to Landscape DraftingLAND 100 Intro to Landscape Drafting

LAND 150 Principles of Landscape ArchitectureLAND 150 Principles of Landscape Architecture

LAND 132 Residential LandscapingLAND 132 Residential Landscaping

LAND 133 Residential Landscape MaintenanceLAND 133 Residential Landscape Maintenance

LAND 140 Evergreen and Deciduous TreesLAND 140 Evergreen and Deciduous Trees

LAND 141 Flowering Trees Shrubs and VinesLAND 141 Flowering Trees Shrubs and Vines

LAND 142 Perennial and Annual Flowering PlantsLAND 142 Perennial and Annual Flowering Plants


This provides considerable savings of time and effort This provides considerable savings of time and effort

for individual instructors and high schoolsfor individual instructors and high schools

who would otherwise need to develop their ownwho would otherwise need to develop their own

Articulation Task List for every LCC course Articulation Task List for every LCC course

for which they seek articulationfor which they seek articulation

And go through the approval process on an individual And go through the approval process on an individual basisbasis


We are now in the process of working out the final detailsWe are now in the process of working out the final details

to put this process into place for next yearto put this process into place for next year..

If your school participates in this program, your studentsIf your school participates in this program, your students

could easily qualify for articulated credit in LCC could easily qualify for articulated credit in LCC

Horticulture and Landscape Architecture classes in 2007.Horticulture and Landscape Architecture classes in 2007.

HandoutsHandouts

Lansing Community College Contacts and ResourcesLansing Community College Contacts and Resources

Articulation ApplicationArticulation Application

Articulation AgreementArticulation Agreement

Articles of AgreementArticles of Agreement

Student Proficiency Checklist (sample)Student Proficiency Checklist (sample)

Student Proficiency Checklist Student Proficiency Checklist (Crosswalk)(Crosswalk)

Sample : LCC HORT 102Sample : LCC HORT 102

Introduction to Ornamental HorticultureIntroduction to Ornamental Horticulture

The Statewide Articulation ProcessThe Statewide Articulation Process

Is intended to streamline the articulation process Is intended to streamline the articulation process

Making it easier for school districts and teachers to Making it easier for school districts and teachers to help students earn LCC credit for coursework they help students earn LCC credit for coursework they successfully completed in high school.successfully completed in high school.

Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers

Is my school automatically enrolled in this Is my school automatically enrolled in this statewide articulation agreement?statewide articulation agreement?

No, each school district must apply individually No, each school district must apply individually by contacting LCC and submitting the by contacting LCC and submitting the appropriate formsappropriate forms


How soon can my school apply to participate in this How soon can my school apply to participate in this statewide articulation program?statewide articulation program?

We hope to have the process completed for statewide We hope to have the process completed for statewide articulation of these Horticulture and Landscape articulation of these Horticulture and Landscape Architecture courses in Spring ‘07Architecture courses in Spring ‘07

Therefore, Spring ‘07 high school graduates will be Therefore, Spring ‘07 high school graduates will be eligible to receive LCC credit – for course work earned eligible to receive LCC credit – for course work earned in high school.in high school.


How many articulation credits can a student earnHow many articulation credits can a student earn

at Lansing Community College?at Lansing Community College?

A maximum of 16 creditsA maximum of 16 credits


How much does this cost?How much does this cost?

It is totally FREE!It is totally FREE!

Neither the student or the school incurs any costNeither the student or the school incurs any cost


When is this credit received?When is this credit received?Is the student required to complete his/her first semester Is the student required to complete his/her first semester at LCC before receiving the articulated credit?at LCC before receiving the articulated credit?

Once the student becomes a registered LCC student, Once the student becomes a registered LCC student, and the appropriate paperwork is signed and filed, and the appropriate paperwork is signed and filed, the student receives credit for the appropriate LCC course(s)the student receives credit for the appropriate LCC course(s)


How much of my time will this process require?How much of my time will this process require?Do I have to attend any special meetings, etc?Do I have to attend any special meetings, etc?

Much of the work has been done for you. Much of the work has been done for you. No special meetings are required. No special meetings are required.

You will be the one responsible for making sure that all You will be the one responsible for making sure that all the learning outcomes on the task list are meet.the learning outcomes on the task list are meet.

You will be required to sign-off on the completed Student You will be required to sign-off on the completed Student Proficiency ChecklistProficiency Checklist


How long is this Articulation Agreement good for?How long is this Articulation Agreement good for?

It will be reviewed annually by LCCIt will be reviewed annually by LCC

and will also require annual review and will also require annual review

by the secondary schoolsby the secondary schools


Can I vary from the original Task List?Can I vary from the original Task List?

You can add tasks to the list but you cannotYou can add tasks to the list but you cannot

remove tasks.remove tasks.


How do I get more information regarding thingsHow do I get more information regarding things

like specific lists of plants for identification classeslike specific lists of plants for identification classes

and other course details?and other course details?

More specific information will be posted on our website More specific information will be posted on our website

www.lcc.eduwww.lcc.edu/articulation/articulation (January 2007) (January 2007)

Further InformationFurther Information

Or you can contact:Or you can contact:

LCC Horticulture Program Coordinator: LCC Horticulture Program Coordinator:

Ellyn Meyers Ellyn Meyers [email protected]@lcc.edu

LCC Articulation CoordinatorLCC Articulation Coordinator

Toni Glasscoe Toni Glasscoe [email protected]@lcc.edu


Are there any similar Statewide ArticulationAre there any similar Statewide Articulation

Agreements for other courses?Agreements for other courses?

This is a pilot program. If it is successful, it can serve This is a pilot program. If it is successful, it can serve

as a model for similar articulation agreements for other as a model for similar articulation agreements for other

LCC courses.LCC courses.

Please be sure to give us plenty of feedback.Please be sure to give us plenty of feedback.

Thanks goes to several people who have invested time andThanks goes to several people who have invested time andeffort in developing this Statewide Articulation Agreementeffort in developing this Statewide Articulation Agreement

Randy ShowermanRandy ShowermanMI Agriscience and Natural Resources EducationMI Agriscience and Natural Resources Education

Toni GlasscoeToni GlasscoeArticulation CoordinatorArticulation CoordinatorLansing Community CollegeLansing Community College

Ellyn Meyers Ellyn Meyers Program CoordinatorProgram CoordinatorHorticulture and Landscape ArchitectureHorticulture and Landscape ArchitectureLansing Community CollegeLansing Community College

Additional ThanksAdditional Thanks

To the Agriscience Teachers who participate in To the Agriscience Teachers who participate in the articulation program with Lansing the articulation program with Lansing Community CollegeCommunity College

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Documents

lcc opportunities lcc

lcc list

lcc curriculum

lcc articulation coordinator

high school class slide

sample lcc course code

number of lcc credits

aligned lcc outcomes