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			<title><![CDATA[Computing Education Flexible Pre-Major Analysis]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This report describes the traditional approach to articulation in Computing Education and outlines the rationale for using a learning outcomes approach as a basis for a Flexible Pre-Major. Outcomes for discipline-specific learning in both Computer Science and Information Science/Information Technology are provided. It concludes that a Flexible Pre-Major can be developed to facilitate students transferring institutions into a major at the third year level, recommending one be developed on the basis of learning outcomes and on the concept of a basket of courses rather than the more typical multi-lateral grid of individual course equivalencies.<br /><br />Produced by: Michael Zastre, University of Victoria, Mar 2010<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/ComputingEducationFPMAnalysis.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[International Education Short-term Programs: Transfer Issues Analysis]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This project was intended to examine study abroad offerings of BC post-secondary institutions; to propose an improved mechanism for students to register in and receive transfer credit for short-term international field courses;  and to develop a province-wide transfer grid for international short-term credit courses. While the final report includes a number of recommendations relating to improving information on international field course offerings, it recommended against creation of a province-wide transfer grid.<br /><br />Produced by: BC Council for International Education and David Glen, Consultant, Mar 2010<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/BCCIEFieldCourseProject.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfer Innovations Project (TIP) Application Package]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[BCCAT wishes to encourage the development of flexible and innovative transfer arrangements among BC post-secondary institutions and in doing so, BCCAT aims to minimize inequities and difficulties faced by students and institutions. The Transfer & Articulation Committee (TAC) invites articulation committees, or related discipline-based groups, to submit proposals for Transfer Innovations project funding for projects that have as their central objective, a significant improvement in transfer for students. This package explains the proposal process.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Mar 2010<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/tipackall.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting #93 Minutes, Vancouver (Dec. 9/09)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The approved minutes of meeting #93 of the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Mar 2010<br />Document Information: PDF, 8 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/minutes1209.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[An Assessment of BCCAT Research]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Research on student profiles, student experiences and outcomes, admissions, credit transfer practices and on student mobility plays an important role in how BCCAT discharges its mandate. Given the importance of such research to its mandate, the Council commissioned this report with the following four objectives:

a. To analyze BCCAT research on the success of transfer students and thus the effectiveness of the transfer system.

b. To examine the effectiveness of the BCCAT research agenda in providing a multifaceted view of transfer students and the transfer system.

c. To assess any important gaps in the research agenda which if filled could lead to a better understanding of the effectiveness of the transfer system.

d. To provide comment on the role of BCCAT in a establishing a coherent research agenda and conducting research over time.<br /><br />Produced by: John Waterhouse, Feb 2010<br />Document Information: PDF, 31 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/waterhouse.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Block Transfer: A Private Career College Student's Ladder into the BC Transfer System]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[BCCAT remains committed to its obligation to facilitate private/public cooperation by providing the policy and process framework Recording Block Transfer Agreements with PCTIA-accredited Institutions: Policy and Process and encouraging institutions to use it. This paper explains BTAs and explores the benefits of using them to highlight their potential as versatile and efficient articulation tools. It also briefly examines the current evidence for student mobility from accredited private career training colleges to public institutions.<br /><br />Produced by: Raili McIvor, BCCAT, Feb 2010<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/sr_block2010.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Special Report: Flexible Pre-Majors]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[Historically in BC the emphasis has been on facilitating solutions that recognize the importance of diversity and institutional autonomy in the post-secondary system rather than on standardization. One possible approach to solving this problem for students and institutions is the development of flexible pre-majors.  The following two pager describes the Flexible Pre-Major and how it can increase transfer opportunities for students.<br /><br />Produced by: Jennifer Orum, Feb 2010<br />Document Information: PDF, 2 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/sr_feb10.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Research Results: How Much Academic Instruction Occurs Outside Research Universities in BC?]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This newsletter quantifies the proportion of academic instruction that occurs in BC public post-secondary institutions other than research universities, using data from the Central Data Warehouse and BC Transfer Guide database. It also describes in what programs academic instruction is concentrated in these institutions.<br /><br />Produced by: Bob Cowin, Dec 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 8 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/rr_academic.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting #92 Minutes, Prince George, BC (Oct. 2/09)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The approved minutes of meeting #92 of the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Dec 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 6 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/minutes0910.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Research Results: A Fifteen Year Portrayal of BC Young Adults]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This newsletter reports on the Paths on Lifes Way project, a longitudinal study which has followed BC high school graduates from the Class of 1988 to ascertain their transitions through the post-secondary system in BC and beyond and into the workforce. Findings from the 15 year follow-up study are highlighted. <br /><br />Produced by: Lesley Andres, Dec 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 8 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/rr_dec09.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inter-Provincial Post-Secondary Student Mobility]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This report identifies existing administrative and survey data sources and explores their potential to improve our understanding of inter-provincial student mobility from a BC perspective. The report identifies data source limitations and data access restrictions. The study also identifies gaps in existing data sources and makes recommendations for logical next steps in undertaking research in this area.<br /><br />Produced by: Jill Lawrance, Nov 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 57 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/interprovincial.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Psychology Flexible Pre-Major Analysis Final Report]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This report describes current transfer patterns in Psychology and impediments to student transfer into third year of a major, recommending that a Flexible Pre-Major be implemented for B.A., but not B.Sc. programs. A preferred Flexible Pre-Major model is described, one that fits well with existing degree requirements and course offerings.<br /><br />Produced by: Graham Rodwell, Douglas College, Nov 2009<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/PsychologyFPMAnalysis.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Engage - Fall 2009]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This Engage newsletter features articles on student mobility research, supporting the BC Transfer System and inter-provincial initiatives.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT Staff, Nov 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 4 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/engagefall09.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Special Report: Credit Transfer: Models and Systems in BC, North America and Beyond]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This newsletter explores a variety of credit transfer models implemented in BC, North America, and beyond as different jurisdictions seek to address mobility issues and ease transfer for students. <br /><br />Produced by: Finola Finlay, Associate Director, BCCAT, Oct 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 4 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/sr_transfermodels.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting #91 Minutes, Vancouver (May 28-29/09)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The minutes of the May 2009 meeting of the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Oct 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 11 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/minutes0905.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Articulation Committee Companion: 2009 Edition]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[BCCAT has designed The Articulation Committee Companion to serve as both an introductory resource for new articulation committee members and as an ongoing reference for committees.

The Companion includes a brief overview of the province's articulation committees and their essential role in the post-secondary system. In addition, the Companion outlines key roles and responsibilities of articulation committee members, and suggests best practices for articulation committee meetings and activities.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Aug 2009<br />Document Information: PDF,  <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/companion.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Council Meeting #90 Minutes, Vancouver (March 6/09)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[The minutes from the March 6/09 Meeting of the BC Council on Admissions & Transfer.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, Jun 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 9 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/Mar09 Council Meeting - minutes (approved).pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Research Results: Mobility of BC Transfer Students - Fall 2007 to Calendar Year 2008]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This newsletter highlights research results on the Mobility of Transfer Students (MTS), as conducted under the auspices of the Student Transitions Project (STP). In this annual study, students enrolled in the Fall of 2007 in BC colleges, university colleges1, and institutes were followed into calendar year 2008 to identify those who transferred to a BC university, including information about their transfer credits, academic qualifications, and movement between programs and institutions. This information is also used to make predictions on the expected volume and destinations of transfer students in calendar year 2009.<br /><br />Produced by: Joanne Heslop, Manager, Student Transitions Project, May 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 4 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/rr_mobility09.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[2008-09 Annual Report (to the Ministry of Advanced Education & Labour Market Development)]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[This report provides an overview of the work of the Council throughout the 2008-09, including research highlights and updates on regular and ongoing activities of the Council.<br /><br />Produced by: BCCAT, May 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 64 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/ar08-09.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Environmental Scan of BC Post-Secondary Admissions: 2009]]></title>
			<description><![CDATA[In 2008 BCCAT commissioned an environmental scan on the possible need for system-wide work on institutional admissions processes and practices. This report evaluates the current status of admission to B.C.'s post-secondary institutions. Admission is interpreted broadly to include entry of school leavers to post-secondary institutions (the majority of admissions) and transfers of post-secondary students between institutions, but excludes graduate programs. It is not limited to transfer students.<br /><br />Produced by: Nick Heath, Nicholas Heath Consulting Services Inc., May 2009<br />Document Information: PDF, 160 <a href='http://bccat.ca/pubs/admissionsscan09.pdf' target='_blank'>View article...</a>]]></description>
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