Sample Letter of approval For Ohio's Credit When It s Due Initiative

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12 June 26, 2012 Calista H. Smith, Consultant Ohio Board of Regents 30 East Broad Street, 36 th Floor Columbus, OH Dear Calista: Hocking College wishes to express its full support to the Kresge and Lumina Foundations for the University System of Ohio s Credit When It s Due proposal. This is a fortuitous opportunity to create new opportunities for Ohioans to earn academic credentials. Current demographic projections suggest that by 2025, there will be 90,000 fewer adults with postsecondary credentials in Ohio s workforce, and the efforts outlined in this initiative could curtail or even reverse this trend. Ohio s established system of public college and universities has established a solid foundation of policies and procedures upon which to execute this project. This initiative will benefit from several sources of support for credit transfer, recognition and acceptance, including the Ohio Articulation and Transfer Policy, Transfer Assurance Guides, and Ohio Transfer Module. Hundreds of students from our own institution take advantage of these supports every year when seeking transfer opportunities; however, many leave us before attaining their associate degrees. The Credit When It s Due project will begin to address this problem, and will create incentives for those same students to reach their baccalaureate aspirations as well. Hocking College stands ready to support this project in every way possible, including participation in planning meetings, evaluation efforts, and adjustments to current institutional policies and procedures that may impede reverse transfer opportunities. The Credit When It s Due initiative is aligned with local, state and federal efforts at advancing the nation s Completion Agenda, and Hocking College stands ready to assist in any way it can. Sincerely, Ron Erickson, Ph.D. President

13 UNIVERSITY ToddA. Diacon Senior Vice President Clnd Provost June 25, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Calista Smith, Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation cj 0 Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Subject: Ohio Credit When It's Due initiative Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Kent State University is pleased to be a part of Ohio's Credit When It's Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four-year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, sharing transcripts, communicating w ith students and peer two-year institutions, and educating our staff about this opportunity. While we understand there w ill be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost po. Box 5190 Kent, O hio Fax: td iacon@kent.edu

14 Kent State University understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two-year and four-year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

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17 June 25, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Calista Smith, Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation C/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN RE: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: On behalf of Lorain County Community College, I am pleased to confirm our participation in Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, communicating with students and peer four year institutions, educating our staff about this opportunity, and awarding associate degrees. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of the attainment of credentials. Lorain County Community College understands the importance of this initiative and supports this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Roy A. Church President

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22 University College Chubb Hall 140 Athens, OH T: F: Re: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative June 25, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Calista Smith, csmith@regents.state.oh.us Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Ohio University is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, sharing transcripts, communicating with students and peer two year institutions, and educating our staff about this opportunity. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Ohio University understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Dr. David Descutner University College Dean; Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies

23 Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation June 25, 2012 Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Re: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: The Ohio State University is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, sharing transcripts, communicating with students and peer two year institutions, and educating our staff about this opportunity. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Ohio State understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Dr. Wayne E. Carlson - Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies and Dean of Undergraduate Education

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29 RE: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative June 25, 2012 Via Electronic Mail: Calista Smith, csmith@regents.state.oh.us Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Southern State Community College is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four-year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, communicating with students and peer four-year institutions, educating our staff about this opportunity, and awarding associate degrees. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Southern State Community College understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Kevin Boys, Ed.D. President Southern State Community College 100 Hobart Drive Hillsboro, OH 45133

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32 June 25, 2012 Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F.L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: We, at The University of Akron, are pleased to be part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative which seeks to increase the number of students awarded an associate degree by the community college at which they began after they have transferred and completed relevant credits at a baccalaureate institution. The past few years we have participated in a program with Cuyahoga Community College, so that students who have transferred to The University of Akron may earn an associate degree from Tri- C as they work to complete their baccalaureate degree with us. We look forward to collaborating with other colleges and universities in Ohio, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this program. We will commit our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents be granted funding. We understand that we will be expected to attend initiative meetings, share transcripts, communicate with students as well as with the colleges offering associate degrees, and educate our faculty and staff about this opportunity. While we understand that there will be some funding to participating institutions, UA s support is not limited by those boundaries as we are committed to being a transfer-friendly university. We fully recognize the value of degree attainment and how it benefits the State of Ohio. As in kind services, we agree to participate in planning and assessment activities. The University of Akron recognizes the important of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student. This collaborative effort between twoyear and four-year institutions in the State of Ohio has the potential to benefit the workforce in our state. We look forward to learning that Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative has been approved. Sincerely, Karla T. Mugler, Ph.D. Associate Vice President Office of Academic Affairs

33 Enrollment Management 350 University Pavilion University of Cincinnati PO Box Cincinnati OH Phone (513) Fax (513) Re: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative June 25, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Calista Smith, csmith@regents.state.oh.us Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: The University of Cincinnati is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, sharing transcripts, communicating with students and peer two year institutions, and educating our staff about this opportunity. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. The University of Cincinnati understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Caroline Miller Sr. Assoc. Vice President for Enrollment An affirmative action/equal opportunity institution

34 "l(f UNIVERSITY OF Cincinnati UC Blue Ash College Office of the Dean 9555 Plainfield Road Blue Ash, OH Phone (513) Fax (513) June 25, 2012 Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Blue Ash College, University of Cincinnati is pleased to be a part of Ohio's Credit When It's Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, communicating with students and peer four year institutions, educating our staff about this opportunity, and awarding associate degrees. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. UC Blue Ash College understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, ~~.-~ Dean, UC Blue Ash College An affirmative action/equal opportunity institution

35 RE: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative June 25, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Cal ista Smith, csm ithregents.state.oh.us Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lurnina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: University of Cincinnati Clermont College is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, communicating with students and peer four year institutions, educating our staff about this opportunity, and awarding associate degrees. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. University of Cincinnati Clermont College understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accuirnilated learning in a way that is valuable to the student. meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Dean, University of Cincinnati C lermont College

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39 Re: Ohio Credit When It s Due initiative Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Fax July 30, 2012 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Calista Smith, csmith@regents.state.oh.us Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Youngstown State University is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, sharing transcripts, communicating with students and peer two year institutions, and educating our staff about this opportunity. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Youngstown State University understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Dr. Ikram Khawaja Provost Vice President for Academic Affairs Youngstown State University

40 Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President 1555 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio June 27, 2012 Ms. Holly Zanville, Program Director, Lumina Foundation Mr. William F. L. Moses, Program Director, The Kresge Foundation c/o Lumina Foundation 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN Dear Ms. Zanville and Mr. Moses: Zane State College is pleased to be a part of Ohio s Credit When It s Due initiative to increase the number of students who are awarded an associate degree after they have transferred and obtained relevant credits at a four year institution. We look forward to collaborating with other Ohio colleges and universities, the Inter-University Council of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, and the Ohio Board of Regents for this work. By way of this letter, we are committing our support as an institution to provide staff time to plan and implement this initiative should the Ohio Board of Regents obtain funding. We understand our role in attending initiative meetings, evaluating transcripts, performing degree audits, communicating with students and peer four year institutions, educating our staff about this opportunity, and awarding associate degrees. While we understand there will be some funding to participating institutions, our support is not limited by those boundaries as we fully recognize the value of attainment. We agree to participate in planning for the first quarter of the grant and in evaluation activities as in-kind services. Zane State College understands the importance of this initiative. We support this effort to recognize accumulated learning in a way that is valuable to the student, meaningful in the workforce, and is collaborative between two year and four year institutions. We look forward to hearing a positive outcome. Sincerely, Chad M. Brown, Ph.D.