Some community colleges still require sequenced courses as a requirement for their version of the transfer degree while others do not. This topic was discussed recently at a meeting of community college administrators, where strongly held beliefs on this matter were expressed. The pervasive opinion was that the inclusion of sequences should remain an individual community college determination. The suggestion was made that it might be time to start talking about an A.S. transfer degree and that such a discussion might naturally lead to a reexamination of the sequence requirements. Carnahan expressed his desire for a list of all JBAC subgroups and their memberships.
Many items overlap with the JBAC workplan.
Tentatively, the Solution Team report to the Board will be made in September. No other meetings of the group are scheduled at this time. Dow reported that she asked Chancellor Cox if the work of the Solution Team could continue and the response was positive. There are areas where additional data are needed in order for the work of the group to proceed. May. This was a very successful event that enabled faculty members from both sectors to come together and talk about the latest developments with the proficiency systems.