Bill Summaries: H903 (2013-2014 Session)

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  • Summary date: Jun 13 2013 - View summary

    A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE ALL CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO FULLY ADHERE TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM REGARDING THE TRANSFER OF COURSES AND ACADEMIC CREDITS BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS AND THE ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS AND TO DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM TO REPORT BIANNUALLY REGARDING THE AGREEMENT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. Enacted June 12, 2013. Effective June 12, 2013.

     
     

  • Summary date: Apr 30 2013 - View summary

    House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Amends GS 116-11 to clarify that the transfer agreement referenced in these provisions is an existing agreement, known as the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, between the constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina Community College System.

    Makes a conforming change to the title.


  • Summary date: Apr 16 2013 - View summary

    Amends GS 116-11, providing that the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina (Board) will require each constituent institution to fully adhere to the transfer agreement between the University of North Carolina and the NC Community College System, ensuring that it is applied consistently among the constituent institutions. Directs the two institutions to conduct biannual joint reviews of the transfer agreement to ensure that the agreement is fair, current, and relevant to all students and institutions. The institutions will report their findings, including revisions and reports of noncompliance, to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee. Directs the institutions to jointly develop an articulation agreement advising tool for use by students, parents, and faculty to simplify the transfer and admissions processes.