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(Revision 10/16/96)
Position Description: Articulation Facilitator
The position of Articulation Facilitator will be responsible for coordination of various monitoring functions assigned by the Academic Program Articulation Steering Committee (APASC) to serve students in higher education institutions in the State of Arizona.
APASC is appointed jointly by the Arizona Board of Regents and the State Board of Directors for the Community Colleges of Arizona to ensure a smoother transfer of students among the various institutions which report to the two Boards so that individual students may maximize their higher education opportunities.
The position will be located and supported initially at the office of the Arizona Board of Regents. The position reports to the associate executive director for academic and student affairs.
Responsibilities of the Position:
* Facilitate the work of the Articulation Task Forces by coordinating training for Task Force chairs and members, including coordination of the annual schedule of meetings; collecting, reviewing, communicating minutes of the ATF meetings to those with a need to know; identifying problems/concerns of the ATFs; attending meetings of the various ATFs; maintaining records of ATFs, including minutes, attendance records, etc.; providing liaison support between APASC and the ATFs.
* Coordinate preparation of ATF members to serve by informing them of role and function of ATFs and the process of articulation in Arizona.
* Assist the ATFs in their work of academic program development and articulation of courses and programs through work with the institutions and APASC to develop annual articulation goals.
* Develop summary and evaluative reports regarding the outcomes of each ATF meeting, as well as an annual overview report on the activity of the ATFs in relation to previously established goals.
* Provide regular information sessions and orientations for university and community college administrations, department chairs and faculty about the role and function of ATFs, as well as institutional roles in the articulation process.
* Revise and coordinate the production, distribution, and communication of the Articulation Task Force Handbook.
* Work with the ATFs and APASC to establish guidelines for the evaluation and review of courses/programs to see that they meet the intentions of articulation.
* Monitor programs affected by course changes initiated by the various institutions, keeping records of all ATF recommendations/changes, and follow-up to see whether ATF recommendations are approved and implemented at universities and community colleges.
* Serve as liaison between ATFs and the CEG Steering Committee, as well as between ATFs and the CAS as it is implemented.
* Serve as technical advisor to APASC.
* Work with the ATFs and the various institutions to develop and monitor the Transfer Guides for currency and relevancy.
* Work with the ATFs to develop a more comprehensive approach to transfer/articulation by focusing more on program and less on course-to-course articulation.
* Develop and maintain relevant information/databases that inform and facilitate the development of an improved transfer articulation process.
* Work to ensure the accountability of ATFs through implementation of the various charges assigned by APASC.
Qualifications: Appropriate Master's or doctoral degree, with five years of related work experience in higher education. Demonstrated understanding of the role of staff in working to facilitate policy implementation in a cooperative multi-institutional setting.
Salary Range: $38,000-$46,000
Starting Date: Open until filled. Review of application to begin December 1, 1996.
To Apply: Send letter of application indicating how experience is relevant for position,
plus vita, and names of five references to:
Dr. Tom Wickenden, Assoc. Executive Director for Academic/Student Affairs
Arizona Board of Regents
2020 North Central Avenue, Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4593