The Arizona Course Applicability The Arizona Course Applicability System (AZ CAS): Overview for System (AZ CAS): Overview for PVCC CAS TeamPVCC CAS Team

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 24, 2000April 24, 2000

PreviewPreview Overview of the SystemOverview of the System

How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?

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

Will your feedback matter?Will your feedback matter?

Question and AnswerQuestion and Answer

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

A connection to the WWW (A connection to the WWW (via MAC or PCvia MAC or PC).).• The faster the better!The faster the better!

A computer with at least 32 megs of RAM.A computer with at least 32 megs of RAM.

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

To use CAS, print the “Guided Tour” for yourself!To use CAS, print the “Guided Tour” for yourself!

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: “CAS” and “DARwin”.creating AZ CAS: “CAS” and “DARwin”.

The data displayed in AZ CAS are maintained by The data displayed in AZ CAS are maintained by the participating schools.the 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 Degree audit and course bank information are maintained by the school that offers the programs or maintained by the school that offers the programs or courses.courses.

What are the functions of AZ CAS for users?What are the functions of AZ CAS for users?

Course Equivalency GuideCourse Equivalency Guide

Academic ProgramsAcademic Programs

Course InformationCourse Information

CAS Provides Course Equivalency CAS Provides Course Equivalency InformationInformation Equivalencies can be viewed through the CEGEquivalencies can be viewed through the CEG

• Login as a GUEST (or as a MEMBER).Login as a GUEST (or as a MEMBER).

• Select “View Course Equivalency Guide”Select “View Course Equivalency Guide”

• The CEG in CAS is different from the paper CEG:The CEG in CAS is different from the paper CEG:

Equivalencies can be viewed via “Transfer Equivalencies can be viewed via “Transfer Audits”Audits” Create an AZ CAS account and login as a Create an AZ CAS account and login as a

MEMBERMEMBER

Enter some Courses into your record (use the Enter some Courses into your record (use the “Course Bank” method!).“Course Bank” method!).

Request a Planning GuideRequest a Planning Guide

This method allows you to see all equivalencies This method allows you to see all equivalencies for source institution(s) courses at ONE target for source institution(s) courses at ONE target institution.institution.

Equivalency information availability in AZ Equivalency information availability in AZ CAS: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 All ASU Main and ASU West equivalencies will be available by MAY 1, 2000.by 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.

CAS provides Applicability informationCAS provides Applicability information

Applicability information is viewed by creating Applicability information is viewed by creating Planning GuidesPlanning Guides

• Login as a MEMBER.Login as a MEMBER.

• Enter some courses.Enter some courses.

• Select “Request Planning Guides”Select “Request Planning Guides”

Applicability information availability in AZ Applicability information availability in AZ CAS:CAS: NowNow

• ASU (Main and West) programs for catalog years up to ASU (Main and West) programs for catalog years up to 1999-2000 are available.1999-2000 are available.

SoonSoon• Some ASU programs for catalog 2001 will be Some ASU programs for catalog 2001 will be

available.available.

• MCCCD will be producing AGEC programs and MCCCD will be producing AGEC programs and transfer pathway programs.transfer 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 Pima College and Eastern Arizona College will be producing AGEC programs.producing AGEC programs.

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 If you have lots of courses to look up from one prefix at source institution, and you want to know their source institution, and you want to know their equivalencies at one or more target schools:equivalencies at one or 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 If you want to know about applicability of courses to a

program:program:

• Use the Planning GuidesUse the Planning Guides

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 To University Transfer Guides

• To Community College and University Catalogs To Community College and University Catalogs

• To the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support Systems To the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support Systems site site

Communicate with your PVCC CAS TeamCommunicate with your PVCC CAS Team• Share informationShare information

• Share strategiesShare strategies

• Share suggestions and commentsShare suggestions and comments

How can you get help using AZ CAS?How can you get help using AZ CAS?

Technical helpTechnical help

Help finding information in CASHelp finding information in CAS

Where should you send your feedback about AZ CAS?Where should you send your feedback about AZ CAS?

Will your feedback Matter? YES!Will your feedback Matter? YES!

The AZ CAS Project is part of a Development The AZ CAS Project is part of a Development PartnershipPartnership

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

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How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?How can AZ CAS be used in Advising?

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