2007-2009 Transfer Initiative
Montana University System
In the spring of 2007, the 59th Montana Legislature called on the Montana University System to develop simple and clear procedures and policies regarding the transfer of credits among the various units of the system. To jump-start this Transferability Initiative, the Legislature allocated significant funds to support the faculty efforts needed to reach consensus on what courses should transfer, and to develop the centralized data and web support capabilities at the Commissioner’s Office to ensure that this information is available to all users of the system.
Students seeking general advice about transfer can find it here. In addition, academic and student advisors can learn about relevant statewide policies, existing campus-to-campus transfer agreements, and plans and progress on the Transfer Initiative.
Faculty Learning Outcomes Councils drawn from specific disciplines at institutions throughout the state are meeting to examine individual transferable courses and reach consensus about appropriate learning outcomes for each one. A discussion board for these councils makes it easy for council members to continue their deliberations without having to travel to meetings. Reference Resources provide background discussions, data, and a national context to provide common ground for council members as they consider some of the larger questions of transfer throughout the system.
