Articulation Task Checklist

The following checklist is provided to facilitate effective ABE articulation within and between post-secondary education institutions.

1. Within the ABE Division

Within the ABE division or department in the institution, there should be a plan for general information sessions, including:

• regular subject area meetings, particularly after representatives return from Working Committee meetings;
• prompt and efficient distribution of reports from the Working Committee and Steering Committee minutes and reports;
• change of terminology on certificates, transcripts, calendars, application forms, and other documents;
• development of a new ABE brochure to use in orientation meetings internally and externally;
• submission of course, program, or procedural changes to the respective college committees, i.e. Program Advisory Committee, Standards and Admissions Committee, etc.

2. Regarding Students

• Provide orientation for:
  • ABE students already enrolled in ABE;
  • potential ABE students currently enrolled in other programs.

3. Within the Rest of the Institution

• Provide information on an on-going basis to:
  • Coordinators or heads of other departments;
  • Dean or Vice-president of Instruction;
  • Counsellors/Advisors;
  • Registrar/Admissions;
  • Financial Aid Officer.

4. Planning and Tracking for the BCAGD

• Appropriate departments of the institution should plan to:
  • identify a list of required and elective courses at this level;
  • establish a procedure for dealing with electives;
  • ensure that students are well-advised or counseled in their course selection;
  • establish a procedure for applying for the Diploma (an application form, college transfer credit policy, application of 100 or higher level courses);
  • approve student applications (coordinator, committee, registrar);
  • establish a procedure for tracking diploma recipients.

5. Community

• Provide information on an on-going basis to:
  • Relevant BC Government Ministries;
  • school districts;
  • aboriginal band administration officers;
  • other funding agencies.