The Arizona Course Applicability The Arizona Course Applicability System (AZ CAS): Overview for System (AZ CAS): Overview for Phoenix College FacultyPhoenix College Faculty

http://www.public.asu.edu/cashttp://www.public.asu.edu/cas

Amy V. Fountain, Ph.DAmy V. Fountain, Ph.D

CAS Transfer Analyst, State of ArizonaCAS Transfer Analyst, State of Arizona

April 20, 2000April 20, 2000

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Overview of the SystemOverview of the System• What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?

• How does AZ CAS work?How does AZ CAS work?

How can AZ CAS be used?How can AZ CAS be used?• What are the key functions of AZ CAS?What are the key functions of AZ CAS?

• What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS effectively?effectively?

Who can answer questions about AZ CAS?Who can answer questions about AZ CAS? Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

Overview of the SystemOverview of the System What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?

• A connection to the WWW (A connection to the WWW (via MAC or PCvia MAC or PC).).

– We are working on paper reports as well.We are working on paper reports as well.

• A browser that is java-enabled, and accepts cookies.A browser that is java-enabled, and accepts cookies.

– Netscape Navigator 4.0 or better is the national standard.Netscape Navigator 4.0 or better is the national standard.

– Internet Explorer 4.01 or better is the national standard.Internet Explorer 4.01 or better is the national standard.

– MCCCD’s CAS Team has established higher standards for MCCCD’s CAS Team has established higher standards for browser versions!browser versions!

• Ideally, you would want:Ideally, you would want:

– A very fast connection to the web (ethernet is best, a modem A very fast connection to the web (ethernet is best, a modem connection at 28/8 would be minimal)connection at 28/8 would be minimal)

– A very fast and clear local computing network.A very fast and clear local computing network.

• For help in navigating through CAS, print the “Guided Tour” For help in navigating through CAS, print the “Guided Tour”

documentdocument..– Go to http://www.public.asu.edu/cas, and select “CAS Guide”Go to http://www.public.asu.edu/cas, and select “CAS Guide”

Overview of the SystemOverview of the System

How does AZ CAS work?How does AZ CAS work?• There are two software applications involved in There are two software applications involved in

creating AZ CAS.creating AZ CAS.– A web interface application (“CAS”) creates the web pagesA web interface application (“CAS”) creates the web pages

– A transfer articulation/degree audit application (“DARwin”) A transfer articulation/degree audit application (“DARwin”) processes the course information that’s entered, and produces processes the course information that’s entered, and produces the various reports.the various reports.

• The data displayed in AZ CAS are maintained by the The data displayed in AZ CAS are maintained by the participating schools.participating schools.

– CEG information is maintained by the “target” school.CEG information is maintained by the “target” school.

– Degree audit and course bank information are maintained by Degree audit and course bank information are maintained by the school that offers the programs or courses.the school that offers the programs or courses.

How can AZ CAS be used?How can AZ CAS be used? What are the key functions of AZ CAS?What are the key functions of AZ CAS?

Course Equivalency GuideCourse Equivalency Guide• Contains course equivalency rules for transfer between Contains course equivalency rules for transfer between

any Arizona Community College and any public any Arizona Community College and any public Arizona University.Arizona University.

• Does not contain any information about how Does not contain any information about how transferred courses might (or might not) apply to a transferred courses might (or might not) apply to a degree program.degree program.

How can CAS be used?How can CAS be used?

Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs• Academic Program information for all of ASU’s Academic Program information for all of ASU’s

academic programs (for catalogs through 1999) is academic programs (for catalogs through 1999) is available today.available today.

• MCCCD plans to provide AGEC and pathway MCCCD plans to provide AGEC and pathway information soon.information soon.

Course InformationCourse Information• MCCCD has provided a course bank import containing MCCCD has provided a course bank import containing

current and past course information (from 1985 to current and past course information (from 1985 to current).current).

How can CAS be used?How can CAS be used?

Equivalency information availability in AZ CAS:Equivalency information availability in AZ CAS:• Now:Now:

– For the academic years 1990-1991 through 1999-2000.For the academic years 1990-1991 through 1999-2000.

– For transfer to ASU Main, ASU West, NAU and UAFor transfer to ASU Main, ASU West, NAU and UA

– For transfer from any Arizona Community CollegeFor transfer from any Arizona Community College

• Soon:Soon:– For courses taken in Fall 2000For courses taken in Fall 2000

– All ASU Main and ASU West equivalencies will be available by All ASU Main and ASU West equivalencies will be available by MAY 1, 2000.MAY 1, 2000.

– All NAU and UA equivalencies will be available no later than All NAU and UA equivalencies will be available no later than AUGUST 1, 2000.AUGUST 1, 2000.

How can AZ CAS be used?How can AZ CAS be used? Applicability information availability in AZ CAS:Applicability information availability in AZ CAS:

• NowNow– ASU (Main and West) programs for catalog years up to 1999-ASU (Main and West) programs for catalog years up to 1999-

2000 are available.2000 are available.

• SoonSoon– Some ASU programs for catalog 2001 will be available.Some ASU programs for catalog 2001 will be available.

– MCCCD will be producing AGEC programs and transfer MCCCD will be producing AGEC programs and transfer pathway programs.pathway programs.

– NAU and UA are planning to provide General NAU and UA are planning to provide General Education/Liberal Studies programs.Education/Liberal Studies programs.

– Pima College and Eastern Arizona College will be producing Pima College and Eastern Arizona College will be producing AGEC programs.AGEC programs.

How can AZ CAS be used?How can AZ CAS be used? What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS

effectively?effectively?• If you have lots of courses to look up from one prefix at source If you have lots of courses to look up from one prefix at source

institution, and you want to know their equivalencies at one or institution, and you want to know their equivalencies at one or more target schools:more target schools:

– Use the Course Equivalency GuideUse the Course Equivalency Guide

• If you have lots of courses to look up from lots of source If you have lots of courses to look up from lots of source institutions, in lots of prefixes, and you want to know their institutions, in lots of prefixes, and you want to know their equivalencies at one target school:equivalencies at one target school:

– Use the Transfer Audits (Planning Guides)Use the Transfer Audits (Planning Guides)

• If you want to know about applicability of courses to a program:If you want to know about applicability of courses to a program:

– Use the Planning GuidesUse the Planning Guides

How can AZ CAS be used in advising?How can AZ CAS be used in advising? What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS

effectively?effectively?

• Use the weblinks in CASUse the weblinks in CAS– To University Transfer Guides (from the CEG, or from the To University Transfer Guides (from the CEG, or from the

Transfer Audits)Transfer Audits)

– To Community College and University Catalogs (from the To Community College and University Catalogs (from the Course Information area)Course Information area)

– To the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support Systems site To the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support Systems site (from the AZ CAS Homepage)(from the AZ CAS Homepage)

• Communicate with your Phoenix College CAS TeamCommunicate with your Phoenix College CAS Team– Share informationShare information

– Share strategiesShare strategies

– Share suggestions and commentsShare suggestions and comments

What resources are available for you as What resources are available for you as part of AZ CAS?part of AZ CAS? How can you get help using AZ CAS? How can you get help using AZ CAS?

• Technical helpTechnical help– Click on the “Helpdesk” button on the AZ CAS homepageClick on the “Helpdesk” button on the AZ CAS homepage

– Contact your Phoenix College CAS TeamContact your Phoenix College CAS Team

– Your CAS Team has access to help from the statewide CAS Team, Your CAS Team has access to help from the statewide CAS Team, and from the ASU Help Desk and from the ASU Help Desk

• Help finding information in CASHelp finding information in CAS– Click on the “People” button on the AZ CAS homepageClick on the “People” button on the AZ CAS homepage

– Contact your Phoenix College CAS TeamContact your Phoenix College CAS Team

– Your CAS Team can contact the statewide team for additional help.Your CAS Team can contact the statewide team for additional help.

Where should you send your feedback about AZ CAS?Where should you send your feedback about AZ CAS?• Please route your feedback through your Phoenix College CAS Team!Please route your feedback through your Phoenix College CAS Team!

• Your CAS Team has access to a statewide development team, as well as a Your CAS Team has access to a statewide development team, as well as a National CAS Team who can work to improve the CAS site.National CAS Team who can work to improve the CAS site.

Will your feedback Matter?Will your feedback Matter?

The AZ CAS Project is part of a Development The AZ CAS Project is part of a Development PartnershipPartnership• The State of Arizona contracted with the Miami, OH The State of Arizona contracted with the Miami, OH

DARS Team to create the Course Applicability SystemDARS Team to create the Course Applicability System

• The Arizona CAS Implementation Team created the The Arizona CAS Implementation Team created the Course Equivalency Guide in CAS (which the whole Course Equivalency Guide in CAS (which the whole country can now use).country can now use).

• The Arizona CAS Team continues to work with Miami The Arizona CAS Team continues to work with Miami to further develop and improve the software, to further develop and improve the software,

• The MCCCD CAS Project is the first major effort at The MCCCD CAS Project is the first major effort at CAS Implementation in the State of Arizona, so…CAS Implementation in the State of Arizona, so…

Your feedback and suggestions are a Your feedback and suggestions are a crucial part of the ongoing development crucial part of the ongoing development of the Course Applicability System, both of the Course Applicability System, both in the State of Arizona, and Nationwide.in the State of Arizona, and Nationwide.

So….YES!!!

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• What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?What do you need in order to use AZ CAS?

• How does AZ CAS work?How does AZ CAS work?

How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?• What are the functions of AZ CAS for users?What are the functions of AZ CAS for users?

• What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS What are some key strategies for using AZ CAS effectively?effectively?

What resources are available for you as part of AZ What resources are available for you as part of AZ CAS?CAS?

Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

Contact Information Contact Information

Amy Fountain, Ph.D. Amy Fountain, Ph.D.

CAS Transfer Analyst, State of ArizonaCAS Transfer Analyst, State of Arizona

Pima College District Offices Pima College District Offices

4905B E. Broadway B204, 4905B E. Broadway B204,

Tucson AZ 85746Tucson AZ 85746

amy.fountain@asu.eduamy.fountain@asu.eduphone: 520-206-4987 phone: 520-206-4987

fax: 520-206-4788fax: 520-206-4788