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.