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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COUNCILAGENDA ITEM: 4 – C (3) (f)DATE: May 24, ********************************SUBJECT:GE Block Transfer: NSU – Rochester Community and Technical CollegeBoard of Regents Policy 2.5 Transfer of Credit outlines the framework for coordinating theblock transfer of General Education coursework for students entering the Regental system with anearned Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree. Institutional Registrars areasked to evaluate the General Education goals and learning outcomes from the sending institutionto determine alignment with the AA and AS requirements outlined in BOR Policy 2:26 AssociateDegree General Education Requirements. During the August 2016 meeting, AAC approved thecreation of the GE Block Transfer Form which shall be used by institution performing theassessment.Personnel at Northern State University have performed a review of the General Educationrequirements at Rochester Community and Technical College, and recommend the creation of aGE Block Transfer agreement with this institution for students entering the Regental system withan AS or AA degree awarded. The AS/AA degree programs at the institution requires a total of30 (AS) and 40 (AA) credit hours of General Education coursework, and the course equivalenciesalign with all existing Regental system General Education goals and *************************************RECOMMENDED ACTIONApprove the General Education Block Transfer for the Associate of Science and Associateof Arts degrees for students transferring from Rochester Community and Technical College.

ATTACHMENT I2SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTSACADEMIC AFFAIRS FORMSTransfer of General Education Block CreditUse this form to evaluate the transferability of the General Education Goals and Curriculum from an AccreditedInstitution which results in a significant number of student transfer within the Regental system.Northern State UniversityInstitution Performing ReviewRochester Community and Technical CollegeTransfer Institution3/14/17Institutional Chief Academic Officer Approval SignatureDateWhich requirements are being applied? BS/BA AS/AATransferring Institution Accrediting Agency:Number of Transfer Students in the Last 5 YearsNCA-HLC5Identify general education goals at the transferring institution that correspond with current Regental System generaleducation goals. If there is no corresponding goal, leave the box blank. Additionally, identify courses at thetransferring institution that would fulfil the transferring institution’s general education goals.System GoalsTransferring Institutional Goals1. Student will writeeffectively and responsiblyand will understand andinterpret the writtenexpression of others.Goal 1: CommunicationObjective: To develop writersand speakers who use theEnglish language effectivelyand who read, write, speak,and listen critically. As a base,all students should completeintroductory communicationrequirements early in theircollegiate studies. Writingcompetency is an ongoingprocess to be reinforcedthrough writing-intensivecourses and writing across thecurriculum. Speaking andlistening skills needreinforcement through multipleopportunities for interpersonalcommunication, publicSample Courses Numberof CreditHoursRequiredfor GoalENGL 1117, Reading andWriting Critically I, 4 crENGL 1118, Reading andWriting Critically II, 4 crTransfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)8

ATTACHMENT I3speaking, and discussion.Student Competencies forGoal 1: 2. Students willcommunicate effectivelyand responsibly throughlistening and speaking.Construct logical andcoherent arguments.Select appropriatecommunication choicesfor specific audiences.Employ syntax and usageappropriate to academicdisciplines and theprofessional world.Use authority, point-ofview, and individual voiceand style in their writingand speaking.Locate, evaluate, andsynthesize in aresponsible mannermaterial from diversesources and points ofview.Participate effectively ingroups with emphasis onlistening, critical andreflective thinking, andresponding.Understand/demonstratethe writing and speakingprocesses throughinvention, organization,drafting, revision, editingand presentation.Goal 1: CommunicationObjective: To develop writersand speakers who use theEnglish language effectivelyand who read, write, speak,and listen critically. As a base,all students should completeintroductory communicationrequirements early in theircollegiate studies. Writingcompetency is an ongoingprocess to be reinforcedthrough writing-intensivecourses and writing across thecurriculum. Speaking andlistening skills needreinforcement through multipleCOMM 1114, Fundamentals ofPublic Speaking OR COMM 1130,Interpersonal Communication, 3CrTransfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)3

ATTACHMENT I4opportunities for interpersonalcommunication, publicspeaking, and discussion.Student Competencies forGoal 1: 3. Student will understandorganization, potential, anddiversity of humancommunity through studyof the social sciencesConstruct logical andcoherent arguments.Select appropriatecommunication choicesfor specific audiences.Employ syntax and usageappropriate to academicdisciplines and theprofessional world.Use authority, point-ofview, and individual voiceand style in their writingand speaking.Locate, evaluate, andsynthesize in aresponsible mannermaterial from diversesources and points ofview.Participate effectively ingroups with emphasis onlistening, critical andreflective thinking, andresponding.Understand/demonstratethe writing and speakingprocesses throughinvention, organization,drafting, revision, editingand presentation.Goal 5: Hist/Soc/BehavSciMinimum: 9 Credits with aminimum of two creditsfrom each of three areasfrom MnTC Goal 5Objective: To increasestudents knowledge of howhistorians and social andbehavioral scientists discover,ANTH Physical1611 Anthropology &ArcheologyANTH Cultural1612 AnthropologyECON Introduction to1101 EconomicsECON Principles of2214 Economics: MicroECON Principles of2215 Economics: MacroGEOG Human1614 GeographyHIST The Ancient WorldTransfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)33344339

ATTACHMENT Idescribe, and explain thebehaviors and interactionsamong individuals, groups,institutions, events, and ideas.Such knowledge will betterequip students to understandthemselves and the roles theyplay in addressing the issuesfacing humanity.Student Competencies forGoal 5: Use and critiquealternative explanatorysystems or theories.Examine socialinstitutions andprocesses across a rangeof historical periods andcultures.Develop andcommunicate alternativeexplanations or solutionsfor contemporary socialissues.Employ the methods anddata that historians andsocial and behavioralscientists use toinvestigate the M2130POLS1615Foundations ofWesternCivilization: FromAncient Greece to1715Europe in theModern Age:1715-PresentWar and Peace inthe 20th CenturyWorld History to1500World HistorySince 1500History inMinnesotaU.S. History to1865U.S. History 1865PresentHistory of theAmericasModern AsianCivilizationsWomen in History33333333333History of Religion 3History of theAmericanPresidencyHistory of theRock and Roll EraIssues in ModernWorld HistoryIntroduction tion tional LawPOLS1619POLS1620POLS Introduction to1630 Political ScienceTransfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)3333333335

ATTACHMENT SYC2620Positive Life Skills 3Psychology of3AdjustmentEvolution and3Human BehaviorHealth Psychology 3Social Psychology 3GeneralPsychologyIntroduction toCulturalPsychologyPSYC Abnormal2622 PsychologyPSYC Human Growth &2626 DevelopmentSOC Sex and Gender in1612 SocietySOC Introduction to1614 SociologySOC Social Problems1616SOC Environmental1618 SociologySOC Marriage and the2612 Family Across theLife SpanSOC Social Interaction2618SOC Minority Group2625 Relations4. Students will understandthe diversity andcomplexity of the humanexperience through study ofthe arts and humanities.Goal 6: Humanities/FineArtsMinimum: 9 Credits with aminimum of two creditsfrom each of three areasfrom MnTC Goal 6Objective: To expandstudents' knowledge of thehuman condition and humancultures, especially in relationto behavior, ideas, and valuesexpressed in works of humanimagination and thought.Through study in disciplinessuch as literature, philosophy,and the fine arts, students willengage in critical 1ART1123ART1124643333333333Introduction to Art 3Art Appreciation3Art History SurveyIArt History SurveyIIComputer AsCreative Media2D Design33D Design3Graphic Design I3Transfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)3339

ATTACHMENT Iform aesthetic judgments, anddevelop an appreciation of thearts and humanities asfundamental to the health andsurvival of any society.Students should haveexperiences in both the artsand humanities.Student Competencies forGoal 6: Respond critically toworks in the arts andhumanities.Engage in the creativeprocess or interpretiveperformance.Articulate an informedpersonal reaction toworks in the arts andhumanities.Demonstrate awarenessof the scope and varietyof works in the arts andhumanities.Understand those worksas expressions ofindividual and humanvalues within an historicaland social igital Art I3Drawing I3Printmaking: Relief 3and IntaglioPainting I3Ceramics I3Art of the IslamicWorldPhotography I3Figure Drawing33Darkroom3PhotographyOral Interpretation 3Ballet I3Modern I3Jazz I3DanceAppreciationMythology &Ancient LegendWomen'sPerspectivesIntroduction toCreative WritingMinnesotaLiteratureWriting Poetry3Shakespeare:Screen, Stage,and PageLiterature: TopicalStudiesEarly AmericanLiteratureModern AmericanLiteratureAsian-AmericanLiteratureBest Sellers3Transfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)33333033337

ATTACHMENT men and3LiteratureLiterature and the 3EnvironmentFiction e Bible asLiterature: HonorsFrench Culture ina Global ContextBeginning French I3Beginning FrenchIIIntermediateFrenchIntermediateFrench IIIntroduction toHispanic CulturesFrench-SpeakingCultures (InEnglish)Ancient Greek &Roman Culture &the Middle Ages:900 B.C. to 1400A.D.The RenaissanceThrough theEnlightenment:1400 A.D. to 1770A.D.The Romantic AgeThrough theModern Age: 1770A.D. to 2000 A.D.The Art of BeingHumanBrave NewWorlds: TheHumanities andContemporaryCulture (1965Present)Native AmericanStudiesCompassion4Transfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)3334333333333338

ATTACHMENT I1500HUM1841HUM2121HUM2255StudiesStudies inLeadershipWomen's IssuesAround the WorldShakespeare:Screen, Stage,and PageMCOM American Cinema1106MUSC Music1001 FundamentalsMUSC Music, Video,1002 LightsMUSC Music Appreciation1101MUSC History of Music to1201 1600MUSC History of Music1202 Since 1600MUSC Popular Music in1221 the United StatesMUSC Introduction to1231 World MusicMUSC Movies and1241 ComposersMUSC Concert Choir1301MUSC Concert Band1302MUSC Aires1321MUSC Jazz Band1322MUSC Vocal Ensemble1331MUSC Instrumental1332 EnsembleMUSC World Drum1340 EnsembleMUSC Marching1350 PercussionEnsembleMUSC Beginning Class1401 PianoMUSC Beginning Class1421 VoiceMUSC Intermediate Class1422 VoiceMUSC Beginning Class1431 GuitarTransfer of General Education Block Credit (last revised 8/2016)4333333333331111121133239