There is No Equivalent to an AA Degree没有相当于AA级.pptVIP

The Alternatives What are the intended outcomes of the original resolution? Are there alternative actions or resolutions that could lead to these outcomes? * There is No Equivalentto anAssociate Degree Yolanda Bellisimo, Dianna Chiabotti, David Morse, Wheeler North Academic SenateforCalifornia Community Colleges Standards and Practices Committee Spring Session – 2010 The Genesis Title 5 §53410 allows for foreign degrees that are equivalent Title 5 §53430 allows one to “possess qualifications that are at least equivalent to the minimum qualifications” The Resolve Spring 2009 – Resolution 10.11R Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recommend to the Board of Governors that there is no equivalent to the associate degree for disciplines in which a master’s degree is not generally expected or available and that an associate degree is the minimum educational qualification required for all faculty members in these disciplines. The Result The resolve was referred to the ASCCC Executive committee to conduct more research on the pros and cons of such a position and to bring back information in Fall 2009. (for reconsideration) The Timeline Fall 2009 session was too soon Conducted breakouts at numerous stakeholder events Prepared articles informing the field Collected information and evidence Reconsider resolution in April, 2010 at Spring Session. The Impact Title 5 §53410 currently allows for AA/AS degrees in the now two non-Master’s degree areas. This change would only impact those two areas. If adopted it would have no affect on equivalencies for Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. The Summary The most vocal input received was from the non-masters discipline cohorts and was predominantly against the resolution. Other input indicated that evaluating equivalencies is problematic, inconsistent, and time consuming. The Summary While many responders expressed mixed opinions, there was a common, albeit quiet, sentiment expressed that college p