February 18, 2025 · AGSC Meeting · 6:00 AM

Draft meeting agenda

Recorded by Jacinta Whitehurst

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

   Facilitated by Mary Beth Lancaster (Coastal)

2. VERIFY QUORUM

   Facilitated by Jacinta Whitehurst (ACHE)

3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

   Facilitated by Mary Beth Lancaster (Coastal)

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Nov. 19, 2024

   Attachment

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   Facilitated by Mary Beth Lancaster (Coastal)

5. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS AND GUESTS

   Attachment

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   Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

   New University of South Alabama Member - Dr. Julie Estis has been appointed to replace Dr. Angela Coleman
   

6. COURSE APPROVALS

   Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

7. TEMPLATES FOR RATIFICATION

   Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

   Fashion Merchandising & Design (UNA Only)

8. UPDATE - NUMERACY ACT

   Facilitated by Karen Anderson and Ann Dominick (ALSDE)

   Numeracy Act
   What is the Numeracy Act?
   Impact of the Numeracy Act on Alabama Transfers
   2024 Numeracy Act Report (ACHE)
   

   QUESTIONS FOR THE EXPERTS:
   

   • Which course will be the Area III math requirement?
   • Will this be MTH110 for AA/BA and MTH112 for AS/BS degree plans? If so, if a student earns MTH112 at a community college and decides to attend a four-year institution whose education degree is a BA, will the four-year institution substitute MTH112 for MTH110?
     
   • From the ACCS Course Directory, which course will be the designated equivalent to the first interactive mathematics course? --- Note that ACCS instructional officers just received information about a workshop planned June 9-13 in Birmingham that will address interactive math courses. This workshop is hosted by ALSDE and may address this question through the continuance of MTH231 and MTH232.
     
   • Is there a plan for four-year institutions to standardize the first interactive math course?
     
   • Some four-year institutions may plan to re-configure their degree plans to make room for additional mathematics courses at the junior and senior level. As a result, as many as 15-18 credit hours could be unattainable at the community college level. Is there a plan to standardize the curriculum to aid in the ease of transfer for students statewide?
     

   
   

9. UPDATE - 2025 ACHIEVE CONFERENCE SUB-COMMITTEE

   Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

   • March 5-6, 2025 on the campus of Alabama State University
   • Over 200 people have signed up for the conference (look to have about 225 total)
   • 3 Keynote Speakers: Manny Smith, Matt Newlin, and Omega Wilson
   • Transfer Student Panel
   • 3 Concurrent (breakout) Sessions (over 20 presentations)
   • Reception at "The Nest" (first night)
   • Still not to late to sign up - Only a few days left! If you are an AGSC member your registration is FREE - Email Keith for DISCOUNT CODE
   • 9 Sponsors/Exhibitors
   • Goodie Bags and Door Prizes
   • ACHIEVE Conference Website

10. EDVISORLY PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

    Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

    EDVISORLY guest presenters:
    Manny Smith
    Lizzie Allison
    Brandi Stacey
    Jill Jeppe

    Proposal to enhance Alabama Transfers through use of AI and other technologies (use of discretionary funds to jump start pilot program)
    

11. SET TIME, DATE(S), & LOCATION FOR SPRING MEETING (April/May 2025)

    Facilitated by Keith Sessions (AL Transfers)

12. OTHER ISSUES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Facilitated by Mary Beth Lancaster (Coastal)

13. ADJOURN

    Facilitated by Mary Beth Lancaster (Coastal)