North Carolina High School to Community College. Articulation Agreement

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1 North Carolina High School to Community College Articulation Agreement Endorsed by: North Carolina State Board of Education September, 1999 North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges September 9, 1999 North Carolina High School-to-Community College Articulation Agreement September 1999

2 HISTORY The steering committee of the Statewide Articulation Agreement met on August 1, 1998, at the urging of Lt. Governor Dennis Wicker, chair of the State Board of Community Colleges and Mr. Phillip J. Kirk, chair of the State Board of Education. The steering committee was made up of a college president, chief academic officer, student development officer, and programs content staff from the system office. The public schools part of the steering committee was comprised of a superintendent, principal, vocational director and programs content staff from DPI. This committee agreed on the guiding principles for the articulation agreement and the following definition, goal, objectives, criteria, and work team structure for the articulation agreement. Fourteen curriculum work teams and three support services work teams were created to assist in the process. Each of the work teams met in late October and early November In order to remain in compliance with SACS Criteria, there was a concerted effort to ensure that this was a faculty driven process. The curriculum work teams were entirely made up of faculty and program specific curriculum specialists. The work teams consisted of over two hundred high school and community college faculty, curriculum specialists, counselors, registrars, and instructional administrators. The curriculum work teams assisted in the alignment of curricula and made recommendations based on course competencies. The support services work teams assisted with issues related to the placement test, documentation, and evaluation. Recommendations from all of the work teams were incorporated into the articulation document. The seventeen work teams were: 1. Agriculture and Natural Resources 7. Commercial and Artistic Production 1. Public Service. Biological and Chemical Technology 8. Drafting 1. Transportation Systems. Accounting 9. Engineering 15. Records and Documentation. Business Administration 10. Metals 16. Role of the Placement Test 5. Information Systems 11. Welding 17. Evaluation 6. Office Systems 1. Health Sciences 1

3 On December 16, 1998, a College Tech Prep Leadership Forum was held at the Sheraton-Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park. Invited to this forum were all college presidents, chief academic officers, superintendents, principals, and other Tech Prep leaders. Its purpose was to present to the educational leaders of this state the initial draft of the statewide articulation agreement.these leaders, through table exercises, provided positive and constructive feedback on the articulation agreement. This feedback was compiled and mailed to each college in January 1999, along with the draft agreement. Each college was asked to provide an official institutional response. After receipt of these responses a series of five public hearings, sponsored by DPI, were held during the month of March The steering committee met on April 1, 1999, and, based upon the feedback received, redrafted the NC High School-to-Community College Articulation Agreement. The revised Agreement was again sent to all colleges inviting additional feedback.the NC High School-to-Community College Articulation Agreement was presented to, and endorsed by, the NC Board of Education and the NC State Board of Community Colleges as a model on September, 1999, and September 9, 1999, respectively. Letters were sent to all community college presidents in November 1999, asking whether their institution would officially adopt and implement the use of this model. The following colleges have formally endorsed, adopted and accepted this Agreement: Alamance CC Asheville-Buncombe Technical CC Beaufort County CC Bladen CC Blue Ridge CC Brunswick CC Caldwell CC & Technical Institute Cape Fear CC Carteret CC Catawba Valley CC Central Carolina CC Central Piedmont CC Cleveland CC Coastal Carolina CC College of the Albemarle Craven CC Davidson County CC Durham Technical CC Edgecombe CC Fayetteville Technical CC Forsyth Technical CC Gaston College Guilford Technical CC Halifax CC Haywood CC Isothermal CC James Sprunt CC Johnston CC Lenoir CC Martin CC Mayland CC McDowell Technical CC Mitchell CC Montgomery CC Nash CC Pamlico CC Piedmont CC Pitt CC Randolph CC Richmond CC Roanoke-Chowan CC Robeson CC Rockingham CC Rowan-Cabarrus CC Sampson CC Sandhills CC South Piedmont CC Southeastern CC Southwestern CC Stanly CC Surry CC Tri-County CC Vance-Granville CC Wake Technical CC Wayne CC Western Piedmont CC Wilkes CC Wilson Technical CC NC Center for Applied Textile Technology

4 Definition Articulation is a systematic, seamless student transition process from secondary to postsecondary education which maximizes use of resources and minimizes content duplication. Goal Students will make a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary education. Guiding Principles 1. The statewide articulation agreement will build on existing College Tech Prep, Huskins, and concurrent enrollment initiatives.. In selection of courses for articulation, first priority will be NCDPI supported courses. s with a minimum enrollment of 1,000 high school students will be considered for inclusion, and courses from every career pathway will be included.. Local articulation efforts and local flexibility in responding to new and emerging areas are encouraged. This agreement shall not supersede local articulation agreements based upon national skill standards, external program certification, or accreditation requirements.. The curriculum alignment committees will consist of five experienced community college teachers, five experienced high school teachers, one curriculum specialist from the Community College System Office and one from the Department of Public Instruction. The number of participants may be modified if warranted by special considerations. The North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training will serve as the curriculum alignment committees for the construction technologies (Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology,Welding Technology and Commercial Refrigeration). 5. Criteria to award college credit for identified high school courses must be simple and uniform for all technical and vocational areas. 6. The state offices of NCDPI and NCCCS shall monitor the number of articulated students, their progression rate, their progress toward graduation, employment, and/or transfer to senior institutions. 7. For credit to be awarded in any individual course, all criteria of the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) must be met. 8. There will be a biannual review of these guidelines.

5 Components 1. Identification and alignment of courses. Process to Document Credit to be articulated in the future The curriculum alignment committees shall follow the procedures below to identify courses for articulation: 1. Review high school and community college course descriptions.. Review high school course blueprints and community college course outlines to compare competencies.. Review existing local articulation agreements.. Determine if articulation is course to course, courses to course, courses to courses, or course to courses, and if competencies are similar. 5. Follow policies and regulations of licensing/accrediting bodies. The Listings are found in the following appendices: Appendix A is the course list that the curriculum alignment committees identified as having similar competencies and recommended for articulation. Appendix B is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Electrical/ Electronics Technology. Appendix C is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology. Appendix D is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Carpentry. Appendix E is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Masonry. Appendix F is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Welding Technology. Appendix G is the course list that the NC Construction Industry Alliance for Training recommended for Commercial Refrigeration Technology.. Criteria to award college credit The following criteria shall be used to award college credit for identified high school courses: 1. Grade of B or higher in the course, and;. A raw score of 80 or higher on the standardized VoCATS post-assessment. In order to receive articulated credit, students must enroll at the community college within two years of their high school graduation date. The official high school transcript and all official standardized VoCATS post-assessment scores shall be required to verify that the criteria has been met to award credit for articulated course work. Community college officials shall have responsibility for verifying eligibility and acceptance of the articulated course or courses on the high school transcript for college credit. A technical committee will be appointed to determine how articulated courses and corresponding VoCATS scores may be reflected on the high school electronic transcript in order to make the high school-to-community college transition more efficient. This committee will be comprised of NCDPI and NCCCS information system personnel and representatives from local schools and colleges.. Process of evaluation The following elements will be considered in the evaluation: Evaluate the criteria for awarding credit (grade of B or higher in the course and a raw score of 80 or higher on the standardized VoCATS post-assessment) to ensure student success in the subsequent course(s) at the community college. Evaluate the process to document credit from high school to the community college. Review the Recommended List for course additions and deletions to insure the Recommended List reflects current curricula. Measure use of the NC High School-to-Community College Articulation Agreement to include the number of students receiving articulation credit, number of articulated credits, cost savings to students, and graduation rates of College Tech Prep students. Appendix H contains a matrix of each of these evaluation elements complete with time elements, assigned responsibility, and methods for evaluation. A technical committee will be appointed to determine how the above data elements may be collected annually utilizing the NCDPI and NCCCS information management systems.this committee will be comprised of NCDPI and NCCCS staff and information systems personnel.

6 Appendix A List High School Community College Prefix Number Title Prefix Number Title Program: Accounting 611 Computerized Accounting I ACC ACC Financial Accounting or College Accounting Program: Agriculture and Natural Resources 6851 Environmental & Natural Resources Studies I ENV 110 Environmental Science Environmental & Natural Resources Studies I Environmental & Natural Resources Studies II ENV 0 Applied Ecology Environmental & Natural Resources Studies I Environmental & Natural Resources Studies II ENV 8 Environmental Issues Agricultural Production I Agricultural Production II HOR 118 Equipment Operation & Maintenance Horticulture I Horticulture II HOR HOR Introduction to Horticulture Horticulture Practices Horticulture I Horticulture II AGR 10 Pesticide Use & Handling Horticulture I Horticulture II AGR 160 Plant Science Horticulture I Horticulture II AGR 170 Soil Science Program: Business/Marketing 66 Marketing Management MKT 11 Retailing 666 Strategic Marketing MKT 10 Principles of Marketing Program: Culinary Technology Small Business/ Entrepreneurship Travel,Tourism, & Recreation Marketing BUS TAT TAT Small Business Management Intro. to Travel & Tourism Travel Sales & Marketing Culinary Arts & Hospitality I CUL 110 Sanitation & Safety w/serve Safer Certification Food Science CUL 150 Food Science Culinary Arts & Hospitality I Culinary Arts & Hospitality II HRM 110 Introduction to Hospitality 5

7 Appendix A List High School Community College Prefix Number Title Prefix Number Title Program: Culinary Technology continued Program: Drafting Culinary Arts & Hospitality I Culinary Arts & Hospitality II HRM 15 Hospitality Etiquette 791 Drafting I DFT 117 Technical Drafting Program: Electronics Drafting I Drafting - Arch. II Drafting I Drafting - Arch. II Drafting - Arch. III Drafting I Drafting - Engineering II Drafting - Engineering III DFT DFT DFT ARC ARC DFT 151 CAD I Arch. Drafting or Basic CAD CAD I or Intro. to Arch.Technology or Arch. CAD Program: Graphics Electronics I ELC 111 Introduction to Electricity Electronics II Electronics I EGR 11 Introduction to Electronics Technology Printing Graphics Communication I Printing Graphics Communication II GRA GRA GRA Graphic Arts I Orientation Computer Graphics I Program: Health Sciences Allied Health Sciences I Allied Health Sciences II Allied Health Sciences I Allied Health Sciences II Program: Information Systems SLP 10 Administrative Office Procedures MED MED 11 1 Medical Terminology I Medical Terminology II Computer Applications I Computer Applications II Computer Applications I Computer Applications II Computer Applications I CIS 10 Spreadsheets I CIS 169 Business Presentations CIS CIS Basic PC Literacy or Computer Basics 6

8 Appendix A List High School Community College Prefix Number Title Prefix Number Title Program: Metals Metals Manufacturing I Metals Manufacturing II Program: Office Systems Technology BPR MAC MAC Blueprint Reading Machining Technology I Machining Calculations Computer Applications I OST 16 Word Processing Computer Applications II OST 17 Office Software Applications OST CIS 165 Office Publications Design or Desktop Publishing I Keyboarding - High School OST 11 Keyboarding OST 1 Text Entry & Formatting OST 16 Word Processing 65 Business Management & Applications BUS OST Principles of Management or Intro. to Office Systems Program: Transportation Automotive Service Technology I Automotive Service Technology II Automotive Service Technology III Automotive Service Technology I AUT 110 Introduction to Automotive Technology AUT 115 Engine Fundamentals AUT AUT Brake Systems Brake Systems Lab AUT 111 Basic Automotive Technology 7

9 Appendix B Articulation Agreement For Electrical/Electronics Technology (A50) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning" modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation.. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy.the college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Credit Hrs. Wheels of Learning Modules * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging ELC 11 Basic Wiring I 0101 Electrical Safety 010 Fasteners & Anchors 010 Electrical Theory One 0105 Electrical Theory Two 0106 Electrical Test Equipment 0107 Introduction to NEC 0109 Conductors 0110 Introduction to Electrical Blueprints 011 Electrical Wiring: Residential 00 Grounding 005 Boxes & Fittings 005 Wiring Devices ELC 11 Basic Wiring II 010 Hand Bending 0108 Raceways, Boxes, & Fittings 0111 Electrical Wiring: Commercial & Industrial 00 Conduit Bending 006 Conductor Installations 008 Conductor Terminations & Splices 009 Installation of Electric Services 010 Circuit Breakers & Fuses 01 Electric Lighting 00 Overcurrent Protection 00 Raceway, Box, & Fitting Fill Requirements ELC 117 Motors & Controls 001 Alternating Current 00 Motors: Theory & Application 011 Contractors & Relays 010 Motor Maintenance, Part Motor Controls 005 Basic Electronic Theory 008 Advanced Controls ELC 118 National Electrical Code or ELC 119 NEC Calculations 001 Load Calculations Branch Circuits 00 Conductor Selection & Calculations 009 Motor Calculations 001 Load Calculations Feeder & Services *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college 8

10 Appendix C Articulation Agreement For Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology (A5100) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning" modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation. Credit Hrs. 5 * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration AHR 111 HVACR Electricity AHR 11 Heating Technology AHR 11 Comfort Cooling. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy.the college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Wheels of Learning Modules Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging 0101 Introduction to HVAC 010 Trade Mathematics 010 Tools of the Trade 010 Copper & Plastic Piping Practices 0105 Soldering & Brazing 0106 Ferrous Metal Piping Practices 0108 Introduction to Cooling 01 Leak Det., Evac., Rec., & Charging 0107 Basic Electricity 00 Alternating Current 005 Basic Electronics 007 HVAC Controls 00 Introduction to Troubleshooting 00 Troubleshooting Elect. Controls 0109 Introduction to Heating 00 Chimneys,Vents, and Flues 006 Electric Furnaces 008 Accessories & Opt. Equipment 00 Troubleshooting Gas Heating 005 Troubleshooting Elec. Heating 006 Troubleshooting Oil Heat 009 Troubleshooting Accessories 001 Air Properties & Distribution 009 Metering Devices 010 Compressors 007 Troubleshooting Cooling AHR 11 Heat Pump Technology AHR 115 Refrigeration Systems AHR 10 HVACR Maintenance 011 Heat Pumps 008 Troubleshooting Heat Pumps 008 Comm. & Ind. Ref. Equipment 00 Introduction to Mech. Maint. 1 AHR 160 Refrigeration Certification 001 Preventive Maintenance 01 Steam Systems 01 Ref.Transition & Rec. Program 1 AHR 180 HVACR Customer Relations 01 Customer Relations AHR 11 Residential Sys. Design or 001 Advanced Blueprint Reading AHR 5 Commercial Sys. Design 007 Heating & Cooling Systems Designs AHR 5 Chiller Systems 010 Comm. Heat. & Cooling Systems 011 Air and Water Balance 005 Water Treatment 006 System Start-Up & Shut-Down AHR 55 Indoor Air Quality 00 Indoor Air Quality *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college. 9

11 Appendix D Articulation Agreement For Carpentry (D5180) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning" modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation.. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy. The college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Credit Hrs. Wheels of Learning Modules * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills CAR 110 Introduction to Carpentry Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging 7101 Orientation to the Trade 710 Wood Building Mat., Fasteners, & Adhesives 710 Hand & Power Tools 710 Floor Systems 7105 Wall & Ceiling Framing 7106 Roof Framing 701 Reading Plans & Elevations 70 Site Layout Concrete Forms 70/10508 Water & Damp Proofing 1015 Roofing Applications *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college. 10

12 Appendix E Articulation Agreement For Masonry (D580) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning " modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation.. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy.the college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Credit Hrs. Wheels of Learning Modules 10 * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging MAS 110 Masonry Level I 8101 Introduction to Masonry 810 Safety 810 Masonry Tools & Equipment 810 Masonry Mathematics, Drawings & Specifications 8105 Mortar 8106 Masonry Units & Installation Techniques 801 Residential Plans & Drawing Interpretation 80 Residential Masonry 80 Grout & Other Reinforcement 80 Brick/CMU Advanced Techniques 805 Advanced Masonry Techniques 806 Construction Techniques & Moisture Control 807 Elevated Work 808 Construction Inspection & Quality Control MAS 170 Masonry Tech. Mgmt. 801 Safety in High Rise Construction 80 Specialized Materials & Techniques 80 Repair & Restoration 80 Commercial Drawings 805 Project Planning & Supervision 806 Estimating *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college. 11

13 Appendix F Articulation Agreement For Welding Technology (A500) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning" modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation.. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy.the college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Credit Hrs. Wheels of Learning Modules 5 * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills WLD 110 Cutting Processes ** WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate WLD 116 SMAW (Plate) Pipe Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging Oxyfuel Cutting 090 Air Carbon Arc Cutting & Gouging 090 Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) 0910 Base Metal Preparation 0910 SMAW Equipment & Set-Up Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes & Selection SMAW Beads & Fillet Welds SMAW Groove Welds with Backing 0901 Welding Symbols 0901 Reading Welding Detail Drawings 0910 Joint Fit-Up & Alignment Weld Quality SMAW Open V-Butt Welds WLD 1 GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe 090 Physical Characteristics & Mechanical Properties of Metals 090 Preheating & Postheating of Metals 0908 GMAW Pipe 0909 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Pipe WLD 11 GTAW (TIG) Plate WLD 1 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe WLD 11 Symbols & Specifications WLD 15 SMAW (Stick) Pipe 090 GTAW Equipment & Filler Metals 0905 GTAW Plate 0906 GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe 0907 GTAW Stainless Steel Pipe 0908 GTAW Low Alloy Steel Pipe 0010 Base Metal Preparation Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes & Selection 0901 Welding Symbols 0901 Reading Welding Detail Drawings 0905 SMAW Open-Root Pipe Welds 090 SMAW Stainless Steel Groove Welds *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college. **Colleges which do not offer WLD 116 may, at their option, elect to require SMAW Open V-Butt Welds as an additional requirement to receive credit for WLD 115 or may accept in lieu of

14 Appendix G Articulation Agreement For Commercial Refrigeration Technology (D5180) On the recommendation of the North Carolina Construction Industry Alliance for Training, the following articulation agreement provides college credit for high school graduates who complete the identified National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) "Wheels of Learning" modules. Students who have successfully completed these modules in other settings, such as apprenticeship programs, may also be eligible to receive the college credit at the discretion of the local institution. To receive college credit, the student must comply with the following: 1. The student must complete all application procedures and enroll in a member institution of the NCCCS authorized to offer the applicable college courses within two years of their high school graduation.. The student must notify the appropriate admissions officer at the institution referred to in the requirement above of his/her qualifications for college credit under this agreement.. An official NCCER transcript must be utilized to determine the college credit to be awarded to the student. The institution will post the college credit on the student's record and transcript in accordance with local policy.the college credit awarded on the basis of an NCCER transcript will not be calculated in the student's grade point average. s covered by this agreement are as follows: Credit Hrs. Wheels of Learning Modules * WOL 110 Basic Const. Skills Basic Safety 0010 Basic Math 0010 Introduction to Hand Tools 0010 Introduction to Power Tools Introduction to Blueprints Basic Rigging AHR 110 Introduction to Refrigeration 0101 Introduction to HVAC 010 Trade Mathematics 010 Tools of the Trade 010 Copper & Plastic Piping Practices 0105 Soldering & Brazing 0106 Ferrous Metal Piping Practices 0108 Introduction to Cooling 01 Leak Det., Evac., Rec., & Charging AHR 111 HVACR Electricity 0107 Basic Electricity 00 Alternating Current 005 Basic Electronics 007 HVAC Controls 00 Introduction to Troubleshooting 00 Troubleshooting Elect. Controls AHR 115 Refrigeration Systems 008 Comm. & Ind. Ref. Equipment AHR 160 Refrigeration Certification 01 Ref.Transition & Rec. Program AHR 180 HVACR Customer Relations 01 Customer Relations AHR 6 Energy Management 00 Energy Conservation Equipment 00 Energy Management System *As an alternative for those institutions not offering WOL 110, credit may be awarded for another other major course of up to SHC by course substitution at the discretion of the local college. 1

15 Appendix H Matrix of Evaluation Elements Evaluation Element Evaluate the criteria for awarding credit ( B average and a raw score of 80 or higher on the standardized VoCATS postassessment) to ensure student success in the subsequent course(s) at the community college Evaluate the process to document credit from high school to the community college Review the Recommended List for course additions and deletions to insure the Recommended List reflects current curricula. Measure use of the NC High School-to- Community Articulation Agreement to include the number of students receiving articulation credit, number of articulated credits, cost savings to students, and graduation rates of College Tech Prep students Responsible Party NCDPI & NCCCS Staff NCDPI & NCCCS Staff NCDPI & NCCCS Staff Community College Information Systems Personnel Associate Director for Tech Prep, NCCCS Computer assessment and survey to review success rate of students in classes subsequent to articulated classes Survey of college registrars, counselors, and admissions officers and high school counselors and SIMS operators Curriculum Alignment Committee Meetings Computer Assessment Survey Method for Evaluation Time Element Annually Annually Annually Annually 1

16 The Public Schools of North Carolina and the Community College System conduct all activities and procedures without regard to race, sex, color, national origin or handicap. This document was published through funds from the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 1998,Title 111 E.Tech Prep at a cost of $7,9.00 or $.7 per copy Public Schools of North Carolina State Board of Education Department of Public Instruction State Board of Community Colleges North Carolina Community College System