From jcruz at osrhe.edu Fri Dec 2 10:10:01 2011 From: jcruz at osrhe.edu (Dela Cruz, Jr., Jose) Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 10:10:01 -0600 Subject: [Oacrao-l] EOI Exams and College Admission Message-ID: <10ECF874043D5B4F8898258D307160EB0120F714@postman2.osrhe.edu> OACRAO Members: I apologize for the recent surge in e-mails, but after further review of the e-mail immediately below, we feel further clarification is needed. In addition to students being admitted under the parameters below, it is also understood that these students will have participated in the ACT or SAT and be admitted consistent with the 3.19 Assessment and 3.20 Remediation policies, and will have meet curricular and performance requirements, except as allowed under the 3.9.6.B Alternative Admission policy for the regional and research universities. It is important to note that this is not a full representation of admissions policies. For further guidance, refer to the OSRHE Chapter 3 Academic Affairs policies and procedures. Cheers, Jos? ________________________________ From: oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Dela Cruz, Jr., Jose Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:15 PM To: oacrao-l at lists.onenet.net Cc: Outon, Miranda Subject: [Oacrao-l] EOI Exams and College Admission OACRAO Members: This e-mail is to serve as a follow-up to the e-mail distributed on November 2nd. As detailed below, students who do not successfully complete the required number of end of instruction exams (EOI) and is not a high school graduate, but whose high school class has graduated are eligible for admission into community colleges using policy section 3.9.6.C.2. The Council on Instruction (COI) Admission/Retention/Transfer (ART) committee recognizes that students in some areas of the state may have limited access to community colleges due to geographical location; therefore, the consensus of the COI ART committee for regional and research institutions is that these institutions may admit students who do not successfully complete the required number of EOIs via the alternative admission category [institutions may admit up to 8 percent of freshman or 50 freshman, whichever is higher, who do not meet regular admission criteria] OR the president may request to the Chancellor an exception to policy 3.9.4.A1 [research] or 3.9.4.B1 [regional]. IMPORTANT NOTE: Oklahoma's Promise students will not be eligible to use the scholarship at any institution without having graduated from high school. State Regents' staff and the COI ART committee will continue to monitor the issue as graduation approaches and keep the OACRAO membership informed. Please do not hesitate in contacting our office if you have any questions. Cheers, Jos? Mr. Jos? Dela Cruz Coordinator -- Academic Affairs Projects Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education ________________________________ From: oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net [mailto:oacrao-l-bounces at lists.onenet.net] On Behalf Of Dela Cruz, Jr., Jose Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2011 4:16 PM To: oacrao-l at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oacrao-l] Admission Policy Interpretation Correction I am sending this e-mail out on Gina's behalf. Hello OACRAO Members: We enjoyed the conference and visiting with you all recently. Thank you for making us feel welcome and sharing vital insight on State Regents' policy impact. The correction noted in the subject line is outlined below and involves my misunderstanding of policy related to community colleges and Adult Admission. I apologize for the confusion this may have caused. While discussing the ACE End of Instruction requirements effective with the 2012 high school graduating class and high school diploma issue (students who do not pass end of instruction tests will not receive a diploma) and how that impacts college admission, I was asked if the community colleges were "o.k." because they were open door institutions. I said no, because policy states Adult Admission means 21 years of age or older or those on active duty in the military. Several of you indicated that community colleges could admit students without a high school diploma or GED and I was quite sure that was not allowed and said so. My statement is inaccurate. Somewhere in the last 20 years, my brain dropped 3.9.6C.2 (I looked in old policy books - it was there). As you see below, item 1. is the information I communicated. Section 2. [emphasis added] does allow student admission without a GED or high school diploma. Therefore, community colleges may admit students who do not pass EOI tests under ACE. 3.9.6C. Adult Admission 1. Students who are 21 years of age or older or on active military duty may be admitted based on criteria established at the campus level and submitted to and approved by the State Regents. For students admitted under the adult admission category, the campus must consider the probability of the academic success of the student. Related to the curricular requirements, students admitted under the adult admission category must demonstrate proficiency to the satisfaction of the entering institution in the curricular area the student desires to pursue. Institutions will be required to submit an annual report of those students admitted in this category to the State Regents. 2. Any student who: a. is not a high school graduate but whose high school class has graduated; and b. has participated in the ACT program or similar battery of tests is eligible for admission to any of the community colleges in the State System. Students utilizing a test other than ACT will have their scores converted to ACT equivalents. A GED recipient's high school class must have graduated to be eligible for admission. The president or the president's designee may allow exceptions on an individual student basis. Any exceptions, including subsequent student academic performance, will be reported to the State Regents upon request. For students admitted under #2 above, it is understood that they will be assessed and placed appropriately and that resources for academic success will be made available. Now, this addresses the issue for community colleges, but not for research or regional institutions. The Council on Instructions Admission/Retention/Transfer Committee will review the issue for those tier institutions and we will keep you informed of their decision. IMPORTANT NOTE: Oklahoma's Promise students will not be eligible to use the scholarship at any institution without having graduated from high school. I apologize for any confusion this caused at the meeting and appreciate those of you who contacted me afterward. Let me know if you have questions or need further clarification. Gina Ms. Gina M. Wekke Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73101 405.225.9142 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 1:20 PM To: Oacrao-l at lists.onenet.net Subject: [Oacrao-l] SACRAO Hello OACRAO land, I was wondering if any of you are planning on going to SACRAO this year. Have a Merry Christmas and great 2012! Pamla Armstrong Director of Admissions and Records/Registrar East Central University 1100 E 14th ECU PMB J-8 Ada OK 74820-6999 (580) 559-5239 (Phone) (580) 559-5432 (Fax) East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and community interact to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area, East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Rita From: AACRAO Transcript [mailto:transcript at aacrao.org] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:24 PM To: Peaster, Rita Subject: AACRAO Transcript for the Week of 12/15/2011 [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_L1.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_Mid.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_R1.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_L2.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_R2.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_L3.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/TransEM_Header_R3.gif] [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/spacer_10x10.GIF] Highlights in this Week's Issue: 12/15/11 [http://www2.aacrao.org/email/images/transcript/transcriptEM_logo.gif] Government Relations DoD Announces 90-day Delay in MOU Implementations Breaking News: Late today, 12/15/2011, the Department of Defense announced a 90-day delay in the deadline for institutions to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Amendments Barmak Nassirian provides a more detailed look at the newly released final FERPA rules. FY 2012 Budget Plan Includes Major Policy Changes for Pell Grant Program Omnibus spending bill draws from competing House and Senate plans to fund the Pell Grant Program, maintaining the $5,550 maximum award but substantially changing some related policies. Congressman Targets Executive Compensation at For-Profit Education Companies Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) announced an inquiry into the pay of chief executive officers at for-profit colleges. For-Profit Lobbying Diluted New Rules to Curb Waste and Abuse in Federal Aid Programs The industry spent more than $16 million on its efforts to fight the "gainful employment" rules, with much of the money going to Democrats with ties to the White House. Industry Update Penn State Scandal Hasn't Deterred Applicants University sent applicants a letter from the new president emphasizing its strengths and hope that they remained interested in attending. University of Minnesota Sees Rise in Four-Year Graduation Rate Officials attributed the increase to better academic and financial advising as well as more rigorous entry requirements for freshmen. University of Maine Seeks More Students As Enrollment Declines UMaine System has developed a new four-year strategic plan, which will add online programs, improve the transfer process, and implement more aggressive marketing. Editorial Update For-Profits vs. Community Colleges: Either Way, Governments Pay Sandy Baum and Mike McPherson propose to view the two sectors as mechanisms by which governments pay for educations that students cannot afford. Castes and Higher Ed It's time for colleges and governments to focus on ending income stratification, writes Gloria Nemerowicz. International Crossroads Some of the prevailing models on academic collaboration across borders may be about to change, writes Edward Peck. [http://www2.aacrao.org/reporting/insidehighered2.png] Ride the Regulatory Wave Panelists at for-profit association meeting say industry should get ahead of accountability push by measuring student outcomes and making them public. Financial Advice Texas Association of Business goes after community college graduation rates with a campaign that was influenced by Complete College America. Behind the Billboards At New School conference, higher education leaders discussed the need to reduce institutional costs as revenue streams continue to dry up. AACRAO Announcements Register for AACRAO's 98th Annual Meeting Don't delay - registration for AACRAO's Annual Meeting is now open. Join us in Philadelphia, April 1-4, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Hotel reservations may also be made at our host hotels: the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown or the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown. The Annual Meeting promises four exciting days or workshops, session, plenaries and networking opportunities. Mark your calendar today! Important Note About Hotels We encourage you to reserve your room through AACRAO's housing block, which reduces housing penalties for the association and helps us keep meeting expenses low for you. In addition, we advise you to be aware of any unsolicited e-mails from third-party agents regarding hotel rooms for the Annual Meeting. Please be aware that such companies are NOT affiliated with AACRAO and that we discourage you from making your room reservations through such organizations. So please reserve your room through the AACRAO room block to receive the best rates and to ensure the security of your transaction. Acknowledge Retiring Professionals Please help us acknowledging retiring professionals for their years of dedicated service. If you know someone who is retiring from an AACRAO profession, please let us know by emailing awards at aacrao.org. Please include the name of your retiring colleague, title, institution, address (home if preferred), and number of years in the profession. Each retiring professional will be recognized on the Annual Meeting rolling screen and will receive a certificate in the mail. Thank you! Criminal History Screening Practice Tips LIVE Webinar date: January 19, 2012 Time: 2 - 3pm ET AACRAO will offer a webinar session exploring the tools and practices that can be used by college admissions officers to balance campus safety concerns and the mission of providing educational opportunities to qualified students. This webinar will cover when to screen for a criminal history record, what criminal history information should be considered, how to ensure accurate information, and the required qualifications and training for admissions staff. Join us for this important discussion on how administrators can balance educational opportunity and campus safety. Six new positions posted on AACRAO's Jobs Online. Discover your opportunity! Transcript contact information: If you have questions regarding the AACRAO Transcript, please contact Michelle Cormier, Editor. Unsubscribe from this mailing. Transcript is a benefit of AACRAO membership. If you or a colleague are interested in receiving Transcript, please email membership at aacrao.org. (c) 2011 American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers One Dupont Circle, NW | Suite 520 | Washington, DC 20036 | (202) 293-9161 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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