Transcript Metropolitan State University of Denver Alternate Credit

Prior Learning Assessment-Task Force
Reviewed by
Faculty Senate Academic Policy Committee
Faculty Senate
February 5, 2014
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•Prior
•As
Learning Assessment-Task Force Members
part of the Charge (Spring 2013) of the Task Force by Dr. Vicki Golich
Review current MSU Denver policies and practices with respect to granting credit for prior learning
•Goal
of Task Force
•Approach the task with clarity, simplicity-USER Friendly
•Include a Veteran friendliness
•Different Alternate Credit Options (Prior Learning Options) evaluated consistently, fairly across
categories
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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•Current
Catalog Update recommends the following
modifications:
1. Grouping the credit for prior learning options in
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National Standardized Tests (IB, AP, CLEP, DSST/DANTES)
Department Credit by Examination
Portfolio Assessment
Military Training and MOS evaluated by ACE
Other Training programs evaluated by ACE.
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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•Current
Catalog Update recommends the following
modifications (Cont.)
2. Simplified the language for clarity in all categories
3. Added DANTES Tests
4. Any exceptions need to be BASE petitioned
5. Included MOS
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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•KEY
Message to Departments:
Creating Transparent Policies on Credit for Prior Learning
at MSU Denver
•Assist Academic Departments in decision making
•Leaving the decision to the Department on Credit for
Prior Learning-Department Chairs have the final say in the
decisions.
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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•Other
PLA Tasks
•Review
models and best practices
•Engage Departments in the process
•Identify/articulate standards-granting of credit for prior
learning
•Establish clear procedures for students to follow in order
to grant credit for prior learning at MSU Denver
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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Thank you
Any Questions?
Faculty Senate
January 22, 2014
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