Credit by Exam Processes

Fall
2010
Resolution Number
09.08
 
Contact
Assigned to
Curriculum Committee
Category
Curriculum
Status
Completed
Status Report

Topic was covered at the 2011 Curriculum Institute and will be further explored at the 2012 Institute

Whereas, National and state interest in decreasing time to degree completion and increasing degree production has resulted in an interest in finding novel ways to meet these goals;
Whereas, The Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has been active in determining whether and how existing competency-based exams (e.g., College Level Examination Program, International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement) can be translated into course credit; and
Whereas, “Credit by exam” is a mechanism long in existence that can be used to award credit for demonstrated learning;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community develop and disseminate information to local academic senates regarding effective practices for using credit by exam to recognize learning gained through alternative mechanisms;
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local academic senates to ensure that students are aware of the existing mechanisms for earning credit through exam processes; and
Resolved, That the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges recommend that local academic senates consider the needs of their local communities and strive to ensure that all appropriate exam opportunities are available.
MSC Disposition: Local Senates, ICAS